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The
purpose of this web site is to provide the boat modeler information on
building the
Model Slipway Aziz.
For this project, I'm going to do things a bit differently, let me
explain. In the past I have spent my time building the models
then later went back and devoted time to the website. Modelers
fail to realize the amount of effort it takes not only to build the
models, but also the effort that goes into the website design,
creation and maintenance. When things are done, I've spent
more time on the website than on the model. The problem with
this system is that it leaves other model builders waiting long
periods of time for updates or other information about the model.
For this project, I plan to work the website and model at the exact
same time. I will leave the Review until I have completed the
assembly of the kit. Please keep in mind that this area is
under constant construction, please watch your step!
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I will provide the boat
modeler an in-depth review of this kit. During the
construction of this kit, I will outline some modified building
instructions to aid in assembly. With
these modified instructions, the assembly of your kit should go even
more smoothly.
This review has not been conducted by The Model
Slipway, but by a fellow boat
modeler with over 35 years of experience in various types of model
construction.
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Project
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Progress:
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Pictures of finished model courtesy of
Model Slipway - Used with permission.
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The Full-size
Vessels:
Built for worldwide
operations to service and tow drilling units, and support production
platforms Aziz and her sister ship Arif were commissioned
in 1983 for Prince Offshore Ltd of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
The vessels
were powered by two diesel engines, total maximum BHP of 4200 at 600
rpm, with fixed pitch propellers running in Kort nozzles. Maximum
ballard pull is 52 tons.
The main
feature of their deck machinery is a diesel driven double-drum waterfall
type anchor handling/towing winch.
One of the
drums holds 730 meters of 50mm diameter towing wire that can be reeled
in and out remotely from the wheelhouse. Additional towing wire is
available as a spare on a separate reel.
Two 3.1 ton capacity
Tugger winches are fitted behind the superstructure, one on each side of
the cargo deck and a 6 ton electro-hydraulic deck crane is located on the
boat deck for cargo handling.
The wheelhouse
is designed to incorporate maximum visibility all around with dual
controls for the main engines, steering gear and bow-thruster units. A
second control station at the aft end of the wheelhouse incorporates
remote control of towing/anchor handling winch. Each vessel is fully
air-conditioned for hot and cold climates and berths are provided for 11
crew and 12 passengers.
Kit Contents:
A high-quality detailed
fiberglass hull. Running gear is included that consists of prop shafts, rudders, propellers,
fixed Kort nozzles, a bow-thruster tube (a working bow-thruster is not
provided). The kit also comes with CNC-milled and printed plastic styrene for decks,
superstructure and the wheelhouse. For the rear decks, printed wood deck overlay
is provided. The kit also comes with a thermo-formed
styrene dinghy, life raft canisters and stern roller. Metal kits for the
large waterfall winch, the tugger winches, anchor windlass and deck
crane are included. It's worth stating that these are kit's in
themselves. There are over 600 cast alloy metal fittings and also etched brass components for the
fine detail finish including brass handrail stanchions. All necessary
rubber tires, fendering, wire, rod, dowel, chain; waterslide transfers
for the vessel names Aziz and Arif, depth markings, life
raft canisters etc. are included. Inside the box you will find three
full size main plans sheets and a nice building instruction booklet
with numerous step-by-step assembly drawings of the highest standard by
Dave Milbourn.
Although the 6 AHTS vessels supplied to Prince Offshore Ltd were
identical in color schemes, decals for only the Aziz and Arif are
supplied in the kit.
Model
Specifications:
Twin screw
Scale 1:50
Length o/a: 43½"
Beam o/a: 9¾"
Displacement: approx. 30lbs |
