ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT SAILING YACHT (OVERSIZE)

Alexander Von Humboldt Scale Sailing Yacht

Scale model of the Alexander von Humboldt operated by the German charity Sail Training of Bremerhaven. The model was developed according to original drawings in collaboration with the DSST. The "Alex" was converted from a former light ship of 1906. At that time light ships were built with seaworthy sailing ship hulls. The central mast took the form of a lantern mast. Sailing the model in high winds is not recommended! Since the model is not fitted with a variable rig, it should be operated as a powered boat with sails. The "Alex" has become an extremely familiar sight through its appearance in television advertisements for a world-renowned brand of beer. The hull was painted green in recognition of the sailing ships of the Rickmers shipping company.

Top-quality model with superb detailing. Ready-made model (ARTR), GRP hull, Superstructure assembled from laser-cut ABS and wooden parts, Metal or plastic detail fittings and small parts, Finely detailed superstructure, railings and details, Completely factory-assembled rig, The model is supplied with all sails set (under full sail), Green sails, as on the full-size vessel, Hull, superstructure and ships boat spray-finished in semi-matte paints, Decals applied, The model is factory-fitted with a SPEED 600 class electric motor, Relatively simple installation of the RC components in the model, Set contents: model, boatstand, small items.

* The HUGE box that this product comes in makes it an Oversize Shipment that has to be delivered by Truck Freight. The shipping charge is $250.00.