DUMAS City of Buffalo 838mm RC River Steamboat Building Kit

Overview

The DUMAS City of Buffalo (4SP1270) is an impressive 838 mm 1:48 scale model kit of the historic American river passenger steamboat City of Buffalo, launched in 1890 on Chautauqua Lake, New York. The kit combines a laser-cut plywood frame hull with balsa wood planking, a deck and superstructure made of pre-cut microcellular PVC, and various wooden details. An extensive collection of brass, plastic, white-metal, and laser-cut wooden scale details ensures an authentic finish. The kit is intended for experienced model builders and can be equipped with a 500/600-series electric motor and RC system. For RC operation, at minimum a 2-channel transmitter/receiver, bidirectional ESC, and standard rudder servo are required. A unique building project for enthusiasts of historic American steamboats and detailed RC models.

Features

• Detailed 1:48 scale replica of the historic City of Buffalo
• Historic American river passenger steamboat from 1890
• Completed model length: 838 mm
• Model width: 197 mm
• Classic wooden hull construction
• Laser-cut poplar plywood frames
• Hull with balsa wood planking
• Deck and superstructure with pre-cut microcellular PVC
• Details made of basswood, plywood, and balsa wood
• Various metal and plastic scale parts
• Brass wire and brass tube components
• Vacuum-formed plastic parts
• Cast white-metal details
• Laser-cut wooden parts
• Flags and decals included
• Complete building plans included
• 57-page instruction booklet included
• 30 pages of figure drawings included, with 70 individual figure drawings
• Suitable for electric RC propulsion
• Suitable for a 500/600-class motor
• Control via a minimum 2-channel RC system
• One standard servo required for the rudder
• Designed for experienced model builders
• The hull may, with suitable modifications and fireproofing measures, optionally be adapted for a suitable steam engine.

Required separately

For an RC sailing model, the propulsion system and RC electronics are not included as standard and must be purchased separately. The recommended configuration consists of a 500/600-class electric motor, an electronic speed controller, a 7.2 V NiMH battery, a standard servo, and a minimum 2-channel RC system.