DUMAS George W. Washburn 762mm RC Tugboat Building Kit

Overview

The DUMAS George W. Washburn (4SP1260) is an impressive 762 mm 1:48 scale RC river tugboat building kit, based on the historic George W. Washburn of the Cornell Steamboat Company. This classic Hudson River tugboat was known as one of the fastest tugboats of its time and transported tows carrying stone, sand, and bricks between Albany and New York City. The kit features traditional wooden plank-on-frame construction, laser-cut plywood and balsa wood components, high-quality scale details, and numerous authentic accessories. Combining historical accuracy with excellent sailing performance, this model is ideal for experienced model builders who want to build a realistic and functional RC tugboat.

Features

• Detailed replica of the historic George W. Washburn river tugboat
• Large 762 mm (30") model length
• 1:48 scale
• Traditional wooden plank-on-frame hull construction
• Laser-cut plywood structural components
• Laser-cut balsa wood components
• Pre-cut micro-foam PVC detail parts
• Vacuum-formed lifeboat components
• Cast-metal scale fittings
• Plastic and wood scale accessories
• Balsa and limewood beams included
• Sticker/decal set included
• Suitable for RC conversion
• Supports both sport and scale-oriented propulsion setups
• Full-size construction drawings included
• Illustrated step-by-step building instructions
• Building difficulty rating S3
• Pilot difficulty rating P1
• Ideal for intermediate to advanced model boat builders

Required separately

• Electric motor
• Propeller shaft and shaft tube
• Coupling
• Propeller
• Electronic speed controller (ESC)
• Steering servo
• RC transmitter and receiver
• Battery
• Battery charger
• Glue
• Paint and finishing materials