MV Anticosti Hull, Decks and GillJet (RC, 1:200)

Parts in "Strong & Flexible" material to complete the model of the MV Anticosti in 1:200 scale:

• main hull
• removable aft deck
• GillJet

To complete MV Anticosti, four different sets of 3D prints are needed:

• MV Anticosti, Hull, Decks and GillJet  (in "Strong & Flexible") - this set
• MV Anticosti, Superstructure (in "Strong & Flexible Polished")
• MV Anticosti, Details 1/2  (in "Strong & Flexible Polished")
• MV Anticosti, Details 2/2  (in "Frosted Detail")

If you want to build only a static model (no radio control function), I suggest getting "MV Anticosti, propellers and shafts for static model" to complete the model. Otherwise, it looks a bit empty.To get the full set to build the MV Anticosti, use the button below. For an RC model, you need additional components (not available here), for a static model, it is advisable to get the "MV Anticosti, propellers and shafts for static model" as well.To complete the boat as an radio controlled model, further components are needed. It requires the advanced skills and experience to complete this. For the drive, the following parts are needed:

• two 1.8 gram servos (recommended: S18JST by Sol Expert)
• micro motor M700 (7x16mm) for GillJet
• two motors N20 (DC Ø 12mm x 15mm) for main propulsion
• two shafts of 68mm length (recommended: Graupner 413)
• two propellers of no more than 17,8mm diameter (recommended: Prop Shop KNP/0710/4/LH/BR and  KNP/0710/4/RH/BR)
• coupling hose (recommended: Robbe R 1386)
• GillJet steering control mechanism:  two gears (7 and 35 teeth, M0,5, 2mm wide)
• GillJet drive: two gears (M0,5, 8 and 12 teeth, 2mm wide each, for 1mm shaft)
• GillJet shafts: small 1mm shafts can be need that should be run in brass tubes (2mm outside)
• one propeller of 12mm diameter (available in various shops) for GillJet impeller

The complete model was featured in "SchiffsModell" magazine (in German) in the 01-02/2016 edition:
http://schiffsmodell-magazin.de/news/exot-aus-dem-drucker/The MV Anticosti (IMO registration number 7314723, see e.g. shipspotting.com) is a common representative of a larger workboat, in this case a supply vessel used for offshore-work. The Anticosti was built originally "Jean Tide" as an oil-rig supply vessel and later converted by the Canadian Navy to serve as a minesweeper (HMCS Anticosti (MSA 110)). Along with this, her sister ship "Joyce Tide" was converted to the minesweeper "HMCS Moresby" (MSA 112). With the introduction of the Kingston-class patrol vessels, both ships were retired from active service and later sold to be used as supply vessels again. Today, the Anticosti still is in active duty. The Anticosti displaces 2,200 tons (deep load) and is 58.3 m (191 ft) long with a beam of 13.1 m (43 ft). Driven by four diesel engines, it employs a total power of 4,600 horsepower. It uses, in addition, a GillJet thruster to aid maneuverability (also referred as azimuth bow thruster or pump jet). Built by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in Vacouver, three other vessels of the same family of design were built, e.g. "Lady Lisbeth", "Lady Vivien", "Lady Alexandra", all of which still are used today as offshore supply ships.The model is designed in 1:200 scale. It is consequently set up to enable radio control functions (RC), both for the two shafts (in Kort nozzles), the rudder and the GillJet, which is designed to be fully working. Additionally, the radar and lights can be set up to work, and additional functionality can be designed. However, this model is not set up to be ready to run, but it requires refinement and it only suitable for skilled model builders.For an assembly manual, details and further background information: see www.microboathobby.com (download section)Björn shared his building experience on the model. See his website (only available in German) for his RC model of the Anticosti: http://besser-modellbau.npage.de/anticosti-1-200.html