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Parts in "Smooth Fine Detail Plastic" material to complete the model of the US Navy fleet ocean tug "T-ATF-172 Apache" in 1:144 scale:
  • tender boat
  • upper crane beam
  • lower crane beam
  • crane basis
  • 2 side panels for davit
  • davit (for RC function)
  • main mast
  • bow mast
  • radar mast
  • rear mast
  • bow thruster
  • paddle for bow thruster
  • winch
  • 2 rudder lever
  • main rope guide
  • secondary rope guide
  • stern roller
  • 2 rudder
  • box
  • 5 cable drums (1 spare)
  • 5 life rafts (1 spare)
  • 2 air vents
  • 2 large anchor winches (starbord and port)
  • 2 small winches
  • 2 anchors
  • crane
  • main winch
  • 2 distribution valves (starbord and port)
  • 2 fire guns on platforms (starbord and port)
  • 1 fire gun for main mast
  • compass
  • 4 searchlights (1 spare)

 To complete the "T-ATF-172 Apache", the following sets of 3D prints are needed:
To get an idea of the assembly required to complete the model, please see the assembly manual. It also contains the list of parts needed to complete the model as an RC model.

Size of the model:
    scale        1:144
    length      47,6 cm
    width        10,3 cm

The Model is designed in 1:144 scale. It can be built as a model for static display or as a working RC boat. It is set up to enable radio control functions (RC), both for the two shafts (in Kort nozzles), the rudder and the bow thruster. 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, it requires refinement and is only suitable for skilled model builders. For an assembly manual, details and further background information: see www.microboathobby.com (download section)

To complete the boat as an radio controlled model, further components are needed. It requires the advanced skills and experience to complete this (see manual or here).

The seven Powhatan Class tugs were built and operated by the Military Sealift Command of the US navy since the late 1970‘ies for all kinds of fleet ocean tug duties. In 2014, four were still active with the US navy.

The following vessels were originally built

T-ATF-166 USNS Powhatan, built in 1979, later sold to Turkey
T-ATF-167 USNS Narragansett, built in 1979, now leased to commercial services
T-ATF-168 USNS Catawba, built in 1980
T-ATF-169 USNS Navajo, built in 1980
T-ATF-170 USNS Mohawk, built in 1980, now inactive
T-ATF-171 USNS Sioux, built in 1981
T-ATF-172 USNS Apache, built in 1981

Each vessel is used to tow vessels, barges, and gun exercise targets, and they are used for salvage and rescue operations. With their twin diesel engines, they have a bollard pull of approximately 54 tons. Additional equipment includes a ten ton crane, a dinghy and firefighting equipment. The ships are propelled by twin propellers in kort nozzles, and they have an additional bow thruster for maneuverability.

Technical data
    Length           68,9 m  
    Width            12,8 m  
    Weight          2290 tons (full)

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What's in the box:
DRUCKTEIL Beschlagteile Apache 1zu144 SfP
Dimensions:
12.48 x 2.54 x 13.67 cm
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