Hermann Helms

The Herman Helms was built according to a 1:75 Revell Construction Kit (since 1999 sold as "Arkona"). I gave the model a heavy but powerful drive unit that permits it to move at a high velocity. Because of weight limits I could add only two other functions, the on/off light switches and the standby control. If I activate the (Herman Helms) standby I can operate another model ship simultaneously. Often I have two or more 1:75 models in the water at the same time.

The model is powered by a Speed280 motor and 6 nc-cells (size AA 700 mAh). The propeller has a diameter of 25 mm.

built: 1996
lenght: 38 cm (15'')
weight: 400 g

Hermann Helms
Interior of the model: The nc-cells are in the stern.

steering
here you can see how the ruder works. The small dougther-boat hides the technic

Hermann Helms
Slightly too much below the surface - but still acceptable.

Hermann Helms
The model is gliding over the water surface with ¾ full speed.

Hermann Helms
Herman Helms twice in one photograph.

Erbauer: Harry Jacobsen, 2000

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