Emile Robin 1:33

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Emile Robin 1:33
A rescue boat launched in 1989, named in honour of French philanthropist Emile Robin, whose foundation became famous for its support of marine rescuers around the world. The MRB 20 Emile Robin has its home port in Hvide Sande on the west coast of Denmark. The actual ship is 19.99m long, displaces 49 tonnes and has twin engines giving it a speed of up to 12 knots. The 1:33 scale kit is designed for intermediate shipbuilders.

Emile Robin - RC model of Danish rescue boat 610 mm long with plastic hull and wooden deck and superstructure by Danish company Billing Boats. 1:33 scale kit for intermediate beginners. A nimble twin rudder boat; ideal for NAVIGA F4A class competition or as a first beginner model for the F4B class
Emile Robin has a hull made of plastic moulding with internal plywood reinforcements, a plastic deck and superstructure made of plywood and plastic parts. The kit includes the plastic hull moulding and all other plastic and wooden parts needed to complete the model, mock-up accessories (e.g. position lights, anchors, life rafts etc.), propeller shafts with bushes and propellers.

For propulsion of the model, it is envisaged to use 280 or 400 series DC motors, at least 10 A bidirectional regulators (depending on the motor) and a 6-cell NiMH or 2S LiPo battery with a capacity of 2-3000 mAh.

For controlling the basic functions, even the most ordinary two-channel RC kit and one speed controller for both motors connected in parallel is sufficient; for controlling the rudder, a standard servo will do. For best handling and manoeuvrability, it is advisable to use independent control of both motors, allowing the boat to be steered not only by the rudders but also by the motors - for this you will need at least a four-channel transmitter with a mix for the butterfly tail surfaces. As well as reducing the turning radius, controlling the direction with the engines will make it extremely easy to control the boat in reverse (when the rudders are only marginally effective). This will be appreciated at model competitions in the NAVIGA F4A or F4B categories. Emile Robin is ideal as a first beginner model for the F4B category (with both build and ride ratings) - the build is not complicated and plenty of readily available photos of the real boat allow you to fill in and thoroughly detail the layout.