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Assembly instructions for the PARAT model boat, Order No. 2095
The full-size vessel
The PARAT harbour tug was built in 1983 by the Detlef Hegemann Roland dockyard, and delivered in
the same year to the Hamburg-based Lütgens & Reimers shipping company.
The ship is equipped with 2 Voith-Schneider propellers, powered by 2 x 6-cylinder e 4T K.H. Deutz
diesel engines each rated at 2460 BHP, giving the vessel a tensile power of 32.2 tonnes.
The tug also features a comprehensive fire-fighting system for use in the lower Elbe region.
The model
Our model of the PARAT has been developed with the help and support of the D. Hegemann Roland
dockyard. As with the full-size vessel the model is powered by 2 Voith-Schneider propellers, although
it is possible to replace them with two Schottel drive units at the builder’s discretion. The pair of Voith-
Schneider drive systems makes the tug extremely agile, as it is capable of manoeuvring in any
direction. Installing an optional “tug” sound module allows realistic reproduction of characteristic
operating sounds such as diesel engines, foghorn, horn and winch noise. Additional working systems
can also be installed, including rotating fire monitors, and extending the upper fire monitor to a height
of 30 cm.
The boat is not intended for the beginner, as construction demands a certain level of technical
expertise and manual skill.
Specification
Length approx. 885 mm
Beam approx. 285 mm
Draught approx. 75 mm
Overall height approx. 670 mm
All-up weight incl. RC approx. 10 kg
Empty weight excl. battery approx. 4.5 kg
Scale 1:33
Important safety notes
You have purchased a kit which can be assembled to produce a fully working RC model when fitted
out with the appropriate accessories. As manufacturers, we at GRAUPNER are not in a position to
influence the way you install, operate and maintain the model, nor the other components used in
connection with the model. For this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or costs
which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect use and operation of our products, or which are
connected with such operation in any way. Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation
of the GRAUPNER company to pay compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is
excluded. This includes personal injury, death, damage to buildings, loss of trade or turnover,
interruption of business or other indirect or direct damages which are caused by the operation of the
model.
Under all circumstances and in all cases the company’s overall liability is limited to the amount which
you actually paid for this model.
The model is operated at the sole risk of the operator. To avoid injury to persons and damage
to property please handle your model boat carefully and operate it conscientiously at all times.
Before you run the boat for the first time it is important to check that your private third party insurance
policy covers you for operating model boats of this kind. If you are not sure, take out a special
insurance policy designed to cover the risks of RC modelling.
If you ever dispose of the model, be sure to pass on these safety notes to the new owner.
Guarantee conditions
The guarantee provides for free repair or replacement of any part which exhibits proven
manufacturing or material faults within the guarantee period of 24 months from the date of purchase.
We will not consider any claims beyond these conditions. The cost of transport, packing and carriage
are payable by the purchaser. We accept no liability for transit damage. If you send goods to
GRAUPNER or to the approved service centre for your country, be sure to enclose an accurate
description of the fault together with the dated purchase receipt. The guarantee is invalid if the
component or model fails due to an accident, incompetent handling or incorrect usage.
The following points are important and must be observed at all times:
• This model is not suitable for young persons under 14 years of age.
• You must NEVER operate this model boat when there are persons or animals in the water,
otherwise there is a serious risk of causing injury.
• Never run your boat in protected sites, animal or plant sanctuaries or sites of special scientific
interest (SSSIs). Check with your local authority that the stretch of water you wish to use is
suitable for model boats.
• Do not run the model in salt water.
• Never run your boat in adverse conditions, e.g. rain, storm, strong wind, choppy water or strong
currents.
• Before you run the model check that the radio control system is working reliably, and that all
connections are secure.
• The batteries must be charged and the range of the radio control system must be checked before
you run the model. In particular the radio control system batteries must be fully charged before
each session.
• Ensure that the channel you intend to use is not already in use by other modellers. Never run the
boat if you are not certain that your channel is free.
• Read and observe the instructions and recommendations provided by the manufacturer of your
radio control system and accessory components.
• Do not work on the power system unless the motor is disconnected from the drive battery.
• When the drive battery is connected, keep well clear of the area around the power systems, as
this represents the greatest risk of accident and injury. Make sure any spectators do the same.
• Do not exceed the recommended voltage of the drive battery. Increasing the voltage may cause
the motor and/or the speed controller to overheat, and the electrical leads can even melt. In the
worst case this may cause the model to go up in flames and be completely ruined.
• Check that all the drive train components work smoothly and freely. This applies in particular
when you are running the model, as leaves and other detritus can get caught up in the power
system. If this happens and you do not remove the obstruction, the motor, speed controller or
rudder servo may be ruined due to overloading.
• Ensure that the servos are not mechanically obstructed at any point in their travel.
• Dry cells and rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited. Do not allow them to come
into direct contact with water.
• Allow the drive motors and speed controller to cool down after each run. Don’t touch the hot
surfaces!
• Remove all batteries from the model prior to transporting and storing it.
• Do not subject the model to dirty or cold conditions, or high levels of humidity or heat.
• Secure the model and your RC equipment carefully when transporting them. If they are free to
slide about, they may be seriously damaged.
• If you wish to operate the model on moving water (e.g. a river), remember that it could be washed
away downstream if the battery fails or a malfunction occurs.
• If you have to salvage the model, take care not to risk your own life or those of others.
• Check regularly that the boat is completely watertight, as it may sink if too much water enters the
hull. Check the boat for damage before every run.
• Take great care to prevent water entering the boat. Apply tape all round the removable hatch to
make it watertight.
Care and maintenance
• Clean the model carefully after every run, and remove any water which penetrates the hull. If any
of the receiving system components should get wet, dry them out immediately and have them
checked by your local GRAUPNER service centre.
• Clean the model and RC components using suitable cleaning agents only. Ask your model shop
for information.
Notes on building the model
• Before building the boat it is important that you study the plan and read the instructions right
through to the end. Use the parts list constantly as an aid to construction. The instructions and
parts list reflect the sequence of assembly.
• The instructions do not describe every single operation in assembling the parts; they concentrate
on important points, and should be considered as a supplement to the plan.
• Tools can be dangerous; be aware of the hazards involved in using them.
• The vacuum-moulded parts are best cut out using a pair of scissors (we particularly recommend
our Lexan shears, Order No. 26), although in many areas a sharp knife (e.g. Order No. 982) can
be used. These parts feature moulded-in cut lines; always cut slightly outside the line so that you
can sand back carefully to the exact size.
• Don’t throw away the scrap ABS material, as some is required for making small parts.
• Sand all wooden parts carefully and apply several coats of GLATTFIX sanding sealer (Order No.
207) before installing them permanently. The printed wooden parts, such as the planked deck,
must not be brush-painted as the printed lines may smear. These surfaces should be sprayed with
a clear lacquer.
• The electric motor or motors must be adequately suppressed: use at least one 470 nF capacitor
(Order No. 3588) for each motor, soldering the capacitor between the motor terminals as a bridge.
• Deploy all electrical cables neatly, without crossing them over. It is essential that no positive (+)
wire or terminal should ever come into contact with a negative (-) one.
• Use cable of adequate cross-section, capable of carrying the high currents which will flow when
the boat is running.
• Install the receiver aerial well away from any high-current leads (min. distance 3 cm).
• Before making any glued joints, be sure to clean the surfaces and remove all traces of grease. We
recommend sanding lightly, or wiping with a non-greasy cleaning agent. The same applies to
surfaces to be painted, otherwise the paint is unlikely to adhere well. Before gluing parts inside the
hull it is essential to roughen the surfaces with fine abrasive paper, and de-grease them with
acetone or similar solvent, otherwise you will not obtain strong, durable joints.
• Recommended adhesives for gluing:
Material - material Adhesive
Wood - wood UHU hart, white glue
Wood - metal Stabilit express, UHU plus
Wood - ABS Cyano-acrylate, Stabilit express
Metal - metal Cyano-acrylate, UHU plus
ABS - ABS Cyano-acrylate, Stabilit express, UHU Plast
ABS - metal Cyano-acrylate, Stabilit express
Rubber - metal Cyano-acrylate
Be sure to read the instructions supplied with each adhesive! The building instructions include
notes on the right glue to use for particular joints; please keep to our recommendations. If you
use acetone, white spirit and other solvents as cleaning agents, special safety measures are
essential. Read the instructions on the label!
The hull
1. The first step is to assemble the boatstand from parts (1), (2) and (3). Glue the joints with cyano
(cyano-acrylate) or UHU coll.
1.1 You may wish to apply strips of foam material to the stand to prevent scratches to the hull.
2. Cut out the two shells of the vertical fin (5) from the scrap material as shown in the drawing, and
glue them together using Stabilit express.
2.1 Trim the fin to fit against the hull and glue it in place.
3. The openings for the Voith-Schneider drive units are not pre-cut as standard. This is intentional,
to give you the option of fitting Schottel drive systems instead of the VS units, if you prefer.
3.1 If you are installing VS power units cut out two 84 mm Ø holes, ideally using a pair of dividers.
The centre of the circles is marked on the moulding.
3.2 When gluing the support rings in place ensure that a line joining the two opposed mounting
holes is parallel to the centre bulkhead (13).
3.3 It is important to refer to the instructions supplied with the VS units when installing them.
4. The guard plate (6) is a vacuum-moulding, and should be removed from its scrap material
leaving a height of 6 mm. Glue the plate to the baseplate (7), taking care to produce a
watertight joint.
4.1 Lightly score the baseplate (7) along the centreline, and bend it so that it follows the angle of
the guard plate.
4.2 Make the lateral braces (8) from brass tube as shown in the drawing, and glue them in the
guard plate.
4.3 The next step is to install the guard plate; at this stage please note that there must be about 1 -
2 mm clearance to the blades. We recommend gluing the braces in place using Stabilit express,
as this produces the strongest joints.
4.4 Cut the front and rear braces (9) and (10) from 8 mm Ø aluminium tube. Squeeze the tubing flat
over a length of 5 mm as shown, using a vice.
Trim the bottom ends to meet the guard plate neatly, and glue them in place using simple butt-
joints.
5. Parts (11) to (18), (20), (21) and (23) are die-cut plywood components which are joined together
to form the internal framework of the model.
5.1 Important: note the spacings between the main axis of the VS units and the bow bulkheads
(12) and centre bulkhead (13): these distances should be 106 mm and 92 mm respectively.
5.2 Take the time to trim the plywood parts carefully, so that they fit really accurately inside the hull.
The forestem (11) must be relieved at the point where the front brace (9) is glued to the hull.
5.3 Fit two reinforcing strips to the underside of the servo plate (18). Fix the plate to the mounting
rails (19) and (22) using four self-tapping screws as shown in the drawing, so that it can be
removed at any time.
6. Install the battery supports (24) and the battery locating rails (25) and (26). We now recommend
that you temporarily install the VS units and servos and set up the control travels accurately:
when the transmitter stick is at centre, the control points N should be at the centre of the circle.
If you use a servo output arm which gives a lever length of about 11 mm (measured from the
servo output shaft axis to the ball-link) you will need around 40% to 50% of full servo travel.
This can be set on the transmitter.
7. We suggest that the water pump for the fire monitors be mounted on the stern plate (24) using
Velcro tape, so that it can be removed easily and conveniently at any time.
The water connections are shown in the longitudinal cross-section. Glue a 15 mm length of
5/4.1 mm Ø brass tube in the centre of the hull bottom to form the water intake, and connect the
pump to it.
8. Once all the work on the interior of the hull is complete, the deck (28) can be fitted.
8.1 Drill holes for the anchor hawse pipes as shown in the drawing; the pipes are 6/5.2 Ø x 50 mm
in size. Cut them to exact length and glue them in place securely.
8.2 At this point the deck can be glued in place permanently; take care not to distort the hull in any
way.
9. It is advisable to remove the VS units again at this stage, and paint the hull in the colour
scheme shown in the kit box illustrations. Below the waterline the hull is red, above it black. The
deck should be light grey. Before painting we recommend that you mask out the lateral vertical
surfaces to which the bulwark (30) is glued later. Use masking tape for this.
10. The bulwark (30) features pre-cut machined openings to accept the two-part cable hawses (31).
Cut out the cable hawses from the scrap material, trim them to match the shape of the bulwark
and glue them in place. Repeat the procedure with the buffer strip (32).
10.1 The bulwark can be painted separately: mask out the inside vertical surface, and paint it black
on the outside, light grey on the inside.
10.2 The bulwark is glued to the hull next: fix it temporarily with several strips of adhesive tape, with
the bottom edge flush with the bottom edge of the deck, then apply cyano along the joint.
11. Trim the length of each bulwark stanchion (33) to fit individually. Paint the stanchions and allow
the paint to dry before gluing them in place.
The superstructure
12. Trim the frame (35) to fit in the pre-cut machine-trimmed superstructure moulding (34). Lay the
frame on the camber of the deck, place the superstructure over it, and tack the frame to the
inside of the superstructure with a few drops of cyano. Remove the assembly and run cyano all
round the joint.
12.1 The cross-pieces (36) and longitudinal bearers (37) should now be glued in the superstructure
as shown in order to stiffen the roof area.
13. Trim the frame (39) to fit snugly in the machine-trimmed wheelhouse (38) and glue the parts
together.
14. Glue the side cladding (40) in place, butting up against the wheelhouse, then fill the joints and
sand back carefully so that the transition to the side panels is invisible.
Tip: to achieve a truly flush joint first lay the wheelhouse (38) down on one side on a piece of
polythene film (to avoid it becoming stuck), then tack the side cladding (40) in place using
cyano.
Repeat with the other side.
14.1 Cut out the marked opening for the door window in the wheelhouse centre section.
15. Glue the roof support (43) in the top section of the wheelhouse (42), then to the centre section
of the wheelhouse (41).
15.1 At this point the two aluminium tube consoles (63) should also be cut to length and fixed in the
roof support as shown in the drawing.
16. The door console (44) is supplied as a vacuum-moulding. Trim it to fit against the wheelhouse,
and attach the door (45), door handle (46) and hinges (47).
16.1 Cut the glazing panel for the door (45) from the scrap material of die-cut sheet “C”.
17. The next step is to assemble the funnel (48) as shown in the drawing. The funnel consists of
the following plywood parts: front panel (49), in-fill piece (50), baseplate (51), top plate (52),
rear panel (53) and in-fill piece (54). Trim the parts to fit and glue them together.
18. The same applies to the mast (55) and the plywood parts (56 to 59).
19. Glue the cover panel (60) to the angled rear face of the superstructure.
20. The fire-fighting platform (61) consists of an upper and a lower part. Drill a 5 mm Ø hole in the
top section to accept the water tube (75), and drill eight 1.5 mm Ø holes in each section to
accept the angled railing stanchions (64).
20.1 Glue eight reinforcements (62) to the bottom section using UHU plast.
20.2 Make up the railings (65) and rails (66) by winding the brass rod round a cylindrical former of
the appropriate diameter, then cutting it into sections of the required length. Slip the rails
through the holes in the railing stanchions.
21. The ladders (68) and (70) and staircase (69) are injection-moulded parts which just need to be
cut to length and attached as shown in the drawing. The same applies to the die-cut corner
lamp console (71) and pendant lamp console (72).
22. At this point the superstructure and wheelhouse should be painted white overall. Paint the deck
of the superstructure and wheelhouse light grey.
23. The wheelhouse can now be glazed using the flat smoked-tint glazing material (73).
24. Assemble the two fire cannon (74) as described in the instructions supplied with them. Push the
brass water tubes (75) into them as far as they will go, and secure the joints with cyano. Glue a
brass tube connecting piece (75A) in the other end of each water tube. These parts can now be
installed in the wheelhouse as shown in the drawing.
24.1. Push the spacer sleeve (76) onto the bottom end of the water tube, followed by the tiller (77), to
prevent the water tube sliding upwards.
24.2 It is possible to operate the two fire cannon separately, i.e. with one servo each, or alternatively
to rotate both together using one servo and two pushrods (78).
25. The windscreen wipers (80) are injection-moulded parts; cut them to the length shown in the
drawing before fitting them.
26. Cut 5 x 5 mm slots in the mast as shown in the drawing, and glue the lamp supports (82) (plus
the braces (83)) in them. Repeat the procedure with the lamp supports (91).
26.1 Parts (84) to (94) (lamp platforms and braces) are supplied as die-cut plastic parts; attach them
to the model in the positions shown in the drawing.
27. The cable (95) can be extended into the superstructure so that it acts as the aerial for the
receiver.
28. Make the flagstock and brace (96) from 1 mm Ø brass rod as shown.
29. Parts (97) to (150) are mostly ready-made items. Sizes and materials for making them are
shown in the parts list and the drawing.
30. When assembling the railings it is generally advisable to drill the holes for the railing stanchions
first, then to bend the railings and the rails to the shape shown in the drawing; slip the
stanchions onto all three rails at the same time, and only then attach the stanchions to the
model, starting on one side and working round steadily.
31. A similar procedure is used for the handrails.
32. Cut the ladders (68) and (70) and the staircases (69), (125) and (131) to the lengths shown in
the drawing, and modify them as shown before fitting.
The lift mechanism
33. The lift mechanism is designed to allow the upper fire cannon (113) to be extended to a height
of about 25 cm. At the same time it can be swivelled through about 45º to either side of centre.
The mechanism is assembled as follows: first cut the brass water tube (151) and the guide tubes
(152) to length. Push the two guide tubes into the bottom sleeve (153) as far as they will go and fix
them in place with cyano. Fix the water tube (151) in the sliding sleeve (154), projecting by 15 mm at
the bottom. Now place the sliding sleeve on the two guide tubes, and check that it moves up and
down with complete freedom. The top sleeve (155) can now also be glued in place, with the tubes
flush with the top edge. Fix the return block (156) to the top sleeve using the pin (157). Push the
silicone water hose (158) onto the brass water tube (151).
The next step is to prepare the mounting plate (164) by drilling the holes as shown in the drawing. Be
very careful when drilling the 2 mm Ø hole for the attachment of the bottom sleeves, otherwise the
wood may split on the narrow side. Mount the lifting winch and the swivel servo for actuating the fire
cannon (133), and attach the bottom sleeve (153) to the mounting plate using a 2.2 Ø x 9.5 mm self-
tapping screw. You will need to pull off the water hose beforehand, otherwise it will obstruct the
screwdriver.
Don’t forget to place a 6.0 / 3.2 Ø washer (163) between mounting plate and bottom sleeve. Attach
the cable guide return bar (165) to the mounting plate using thick cyano, as shown in the drawing.
The next step is the most important part of assembling the lift mechanism: installing and adjusting the
winch cord (160).
Starting from the two-pulley winch drum, the winch cord runs from drum A (pulley A) to the return
block (156), and from there back again to drum B (pulley B). Set the winch to the “fire cannon
retracted” end-point, and wind sufficient cord onto drum A by hand - around 5 full turns. The principle
is that the system unwinds the same length of cord as it winds onto drum B. To compensate for
fluctuations in winch drum diameter caused by the thickness of the cord as it is wound up or unwound,
the tension spring (159) must be incorporated into the winch cord. The tension on the spring should
be no more than moderate. There is a 1 mm Ø hole in the sliding sleeve (154); fit the split pin (124)
through this from the underside, and form a second loop in it at the top. Engage the tension spring
(159) in the lower loop, then connect the winch cord to the upper loop.
The top face of the winch casing features a screw potentiometer which you can rotate to adjust the
number of drum revolutions within the range 1.5 to 5.5 turns. If an inner drum diameter of 25 mm is
used, the cord travel range is about 12 to 45 cm. For the Parat a travel of about 26 - 27 cm is
required. Another method of adjusting the travel is to use the servo travel adjustment facility (or Dual
Rates, or end-point adjustment) if you have a computer transmitter.
Important note: it is essential to ensure that the winch is not mechanically obstructed at any point in
its full winding travel, including trim. If this is not the case the winch or the cord guidance system may
be damaged. We recommend that you drill a 2 mm Ø hole in both pulleys A and B; thread both ends
of the cord through the holes and tie knots to secure them.
Fit an M3 x 3 grubscrew in the base (1) of the fire cannon. This makes it possible to remove the fire
cannon if required, in order to dismantle the lift mechanism (see drawing).
The first step is to remove the winch drum and wind five turns of cord onto the inner pulley; wind it on
clockwise, and leave about 10 cm of cord free. Wind one turn anti-clockwise onto the outer pulley B,
leaving about 90 cm of cord free. Move the winch to one end-point and check the direction of rotation,
then fit the drum on the winch again, and run both cords over the return bar (165) and through the slot
in the bottom sleeve. Connect the short free end of the cord to the tension spring, and connect the
spring to the bottom loop (124) on the sliding sleeve (154). Run the long end of the cord over the
return block (156) and attach it to the top loop (124).
We recommend that the winch should be assigned its own channel, operated by a proportional slider
module, Order No. 4152, as this enables you to adjust the cord travel and direction of rotation without
difficulty.
The cover (161) is a vacuum-moulding, and should be trimmed as shown in the drawing. At the top it
is held in place by the water tube (151). At the bottom it should be secured to the bottom sleeve (153)
using double-sided adhesive tape This cover is very important, as it prevents the water hose coiling
up or becoming kinked in the mast or funnel when the fire cannon is retracted; the hose should simply
retract into the hull in the space between the two drive batteries.
34. The hawser guide (168) and the tyres (169) are vacuum-moulded items, each of them
assembled from two half-shells. Assemble the parts, paint them, then attach them to the model
in the position shown in the drawing.
35. The anchor winch (176), anchor stopper (177), coupling winch (178), towing winch (179) and
towing hook (180) take the form of sets of ready-made parts which should be assembled as
described in the instructions supplied with them. Paint these assemblies and mount them on the
model.
Painting
General notes
• If you wish to apply the final painted finish by brush you will only achieve good results if you use
high-quality modelling paints. Your local model shop will advise you, but we strongly recommend
Graupner paints, as they have been tested on a wide range of surfaces.
• Whichever type of paint you select, use only ONE type, i.e. all paints of the same type and made
by the same manufacturer, otherwise you may encounter compatibility problems, with one coat
dissolving another or causing bubbling. Be particularly careful when combining spray cans and
brushing paints; always carry out a test on some scrap plastic to check that the materials don’t
react with each other.
• To ensure that the paint adheres really well it is important to sand the surfaces lightly using fine-
grade wet-and-dry paper (600- to 800-grit). Remove all traces of grease from the prepared
surface using a non-greasy cleaning agent. Try not to touch the surfaces again if possible until
you have applied the paint, as the sweat on your skin contains grease which will again prevent
the paint adhering.
• Small parts are best fixed temporarily to a piece of wood using double-sided adhesive tape. They
can then be painted and allowed to dry before being removed and glued to the model.
• If you are using spray paints, be punctilious about masking out all areas not to be painted. Cover
all slots and holes, as the fine mist of paint creeps into the smallest of openings.
• Be sure to read and observe the paint manufacturer’s instructions.
Colour scheme
For the final paint scheme we recommend Graupner ACRYLFIX colour paint cans:
Hull (under waterline): Order No. 929.7 black
Hull (above waterline): Order No. 929.20 carmine red
Deck: Order No. 929.30 agate grey
Superstructure, wheelhouse: Order No. 929.8 white
Funnel: Order No. 929.7 matt black
For the small parts we recommend Graupner ALKYFIX colour paints:
Lifebelts, inside of ventilators etc.: Order No. 1470.2 red
Bridge roof: Order No. 1470.9 grey
Installing the receiving system
Sheet 3 on the plan and the wiring diagram show the installation of a 7-channel receiving system.
The channel sequence at the receiver is as follows:
Channel 1: right VS unit forward, stop, reverse
Channel 2: right VS unit left, centre, right
Channel 3: left VS unit forward, stop, reverse
Channel 4: left VS unit left, centre, right
Channel 5: fire monitor retract / extend
Channel 6: Speed controller, controlling the electric motors powering the VS units
Channel 7: 1/5-channel decoder
1/5-channel decoder: AD switch, pump on/off
CP rotate upper fire cannon
EP rotate both fire cannon on wheelhouse
This arrangement leaves two free decoder channels which can be used for any other auxiliary
functions you wish to install.
At the transmitter the right stick operates the right VS unit and the left stick the left VS unit, each stick
providing forward/reverse and right/left functions.
Connect the VS units as shown in the wiring diagram: the one giving right-hand rotation, the other left-
hand rotation. It is therefore also important to check the direction of rotation of the servos, to ensure
that the movements of the boat follow the operator’s commands from the transmitter.
The two 12 V drive batteries are wired together in parallel, giving very long potential running times.
Important: the direction of effect of control point N, as described in the operating instructions supplied
with the Voith-Schneider drive unit, is exactly opposed to the direction in which the control lever on the
VS unit is operated (see sketch below).
Maiden run
Charge the batteries fully and test all the model’s working systems. Now you are ready for the boat’s
maiden run. Start by keeping the PARAT at low speed, to give yourself an opportunity to become
familiar with the boat’s handling.
We hope you have many hours of pleasure building and running your PARAT.
Parts list - PARAT
Part Description No. Material Dimensions
No. off in mm
1 Front support 1 Plywood Ready made, machined
2 Rear support 1 Plywood Ready made, machined
3 Connecting piece 2 Plywood Ready made, machined
4 Hull 1 ABS Vac. moulded
5 Fin, 2-part 1 ABS Vac. moulded
6 Guard plate 1 ABS Vac. moulded
7 Baseplate 1 ABS Vac. moulded
8 Lateral brace 4 Brass tube 4/3.2 Ø x 65
9 Front brace 1 Alum. tube 8/7.1 Ø x 100
10 Rear brace 1 Alum. tube 8/7.1 Ø x 90
11 Forestem 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
12 Bow bulkhead 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
13 Centre bulkhead 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
14 Longitudinal bearer 2 Plywood Die-cut, 4
15 Stern bulkhead 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
16 Deck support 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
17 Bow plate 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
18 Servo plate 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
19 Mounting rail 1 Spruce 160 x 8 x 8
20 Reinforcement 2 Spruce 130 x 5 x 5
21 Console 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
22 Mounting rail 1 Spruce 33 x 8 x 8
23 Stern plate 1 Plywood 4, as plan
24 Battery support 2 Plywood 170 x 75 x 4.0, sheet
25 Battery retainer strip 2 Spruce 150 x 5 x 5
26 Battery retainer strip 4 Spruce 75 x 5 x 5
27 Clevis 4 Plated steel Order No. 3548
28 Main deck 1 ABS Vac. moulded
29 Anchor hawse pipe 2 Brass tube 6.0/5.2 Ø x 50
30 Bulwark 1 ABS Vac. moulded
31 Cable hawse, 2-part 7 ABS Vac. moulded
32 Buffer strip 1 ABS Vac. moulded
33 Bulwark stanchion 29 ABS rod 3 Ø, L = 33
34 Superstructure 1 ABS Vac. moulded
35 Frame 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
36 Cross-piece 2 Spruce 168 x 6 x 6
37 Longitudinal bearer 2 + 2 Spruce 140 x 6 x 6 and 85 x 6 x 6
38 Wheelhouse bottom section 1 ABS Vac. moulded
39 Frame 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
40 Side cladding 2 ABS Die-cut, 1
41 Wheelhouse centre section 1 ABS Vac. moulded
42 Wheelhouse top section 1 ABS Vac. moulded
43 Roof support 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
44 Door console 1 ABS Vac. moulded
45 Door 1 ABS Die-cut, 1
46 Door handle 1 Brass rod 1 Ø x 6
47 Hinge 2 Brass rod 1 Ø x 5
48 Funnel 1 ABS Vac. moulded
49 Front panel 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
50 In-fill piece 1 Plywood Die-cut
51 Baseplate 1 Plywood Die-cut
52 Top plate 1 Plywood Die-cut
53 Rear panel 1 Plywood Die-cut
54 In-fill piece 1 Plywood Die-cut
55 Mast 1 ABS Vac. moulded
56 Baseplate 1 Plywood Die-cut, 4
57 Top plate 1 Plywood Die-cut
58 Rear panel 1 Plywood Die-cut
59 Angled panel 1 Plywood Die-cut
60 Cover 1 ABS Die-cut, 1
61 Fire monitor platform, 2-part 3 ABS Vac. moulded
62 Reinforcement 16 ABS Die-cut, 1
63 Console 2 Alum. tube 8/7.1 Ø x 35
64* Angled railing stanchion 24 Plastic Ready made
65 Railing 3 Brass rod 1.5 Ø x 180
66 Rail 3 Brass rod 1.0 Ø x 150
67 Handrail 4 Brass rod 1.0 Ø x 30
68* Ladder 2 Plastic Ready made, L = 30
69* Small staircase 1 Plastic Ready made, L = approx. 50
70* Ladder 1 Plastic Ready made, L = 75
71 Corner lamp console 1 ABS Die-cut, 1
72 Pendant lamp console 2 ABS Die-cut, 1
73 Glazing 8 Smoked tint Die-cut, 1
74* Fire cannon 2 Plastic Ready made
75 Water tube 2 Brass tube 5/4.2 Ø x 176
75A Connecting piece 2 Brass tube 4/3.2 Ø x 40
76 Spacer sleeve 2 Brass tube 4/3.2 Ø x 40
77 Tiller 2 Plastic Ready made
78 Pushrod 2 Brass rod 1.5 Ø x 100
79 Pushrod retainer 4 Plastic Ready made
80* Windscreen wiper 6 Plastic Ready made
81* Ladder 8 Plastic Ready made, total L = 336
82 Lamp support 3 Spruce 70 x 5 x 5
83 Brace 3 Brass rod 2 Ø x 100
84 Lamp platform 3 ABS Die-cut, 1
85 Lamp platform 2 ABS Die-cut
86 Brace 2 ABS Die-cut
87 Lamp platform 1 ABS Die-cut
88 Brace 1 ABS Die-cut
89 Lamp platform 2 ABS Die-cut
90 Brace 2 ABS Die-cut
91 Lamp support 2 Spruce 70 x 5 x 5
92 Lamp platform 2 ABS Die-cut, 1
93 Cable guide 2 ABS Die-cut
94 Reinforcement 1 ABS Die-cut
95 Cable 2 Thread 0.3 Ø x 1000
96 Flagstock and brace 1 Brass rod 1 Ø x 150
97* Signal horn 2 Plastic Ready made
98 Housing 1 ABS Vac. moulded
99 Deflector 1 ABS Vac. moulded
100 Radar antenna 1 ABS Vac. moulded
101 Wire frame 2 Brass rod 2 Ø x 350 total
102 Plate and shaft 1 ABS 16 Ø x 1
102A Shaft 1 Brass rod 2 Ø x 45
103* Radar antenna 1 Plastic Ready made
104* Housing 1 Plastic Ready made
105 Exhaust pipe 2 Alum. tube 12 Ø x 50
106* Double lamp console 11 Plastic Ready made
107* Panoramic lamp 11 Plastic Ready made
108* Mast lamp 18 Plastic Ready made
109* Single lamp console 4 Plastic Ready made
110* Floodlight 3 Plastic Ready made
111 Lens 3 Smoked tint Die-cut, 1
112* Ladder 2 Plastic Ready made
113* Fire cannon 1 Plastic Ready made
114 Spacer sleeve 1 Brass tube 5/4 Ø x 10
115 Side door 3 ABS Die-cut, 1
116 Stern door 2 ABS Die-cut, 1
117 Hinge 10 Brass rod 1 Ø x 5
118 Door handle 10 Brass rod 1 Ø x 8
119* Porthole 9 Plastic 17 Ø, ready made
120* Porthole glazing 9 Plastic 12 Ø
121* Porthole 3 Plastic 9 Ø, ready made
122* Porthole glazing 3 Plastic 6 Ø
123 Handrail 5 Brass rod 1.5 Ø x 400 total
124* Split pin 25 Brass rod Ready made
125* Large staircase 2 Plastic Ready made
126 Railing 5 Brass rod 1.5 Ø x 1500 total
127 Rail 10 Brass rod 1.0 Ø x 4500 total
128* Railing stanchion 40 Plastic Ready made
129* Gooseneck 6 Plastic Ready made
130* Lamp mast 2 Plastic Ready made
131* Centre staircase 2 Plastic Ready made
132 Railing 3 Brass rod 1.5 Ø x 500 total
133 Rail 6 Brass rod 1.0 Ø x 1500 total
134* Railing stanchion 4 Plastic Ready made
135 Roof railing 1 Brass rod 1.5 Ø x 220
136 Rail 1 Brass rod 1.0 Ø x 600 total
137* Railing stanchion 10 Plastic Ready made
138* Navigation lamp 8 Plastic Ready made
139 Retaining piece 2 ABS Die-cut, 1
140 Lifeboat, 2-part 1 ABS Vac. moulded
141 Lifeboat stand 2 ABS Die-cut, 1
142* Liferaft 1 Plastic Ready made
143 Liferaft stand 2 ABS Die-cut, 1
144 Frame 4 Brass rod 1.5 Ø x 130 total
145* Deck floodlight 1 Plastic Ready made
146 Floodlight mast 1 Brass tube 4/3 Ø x 32
147* Navigation compass 1 Plastic Ready made
148* Lifebelt 4 Plastic Ready made
149 Water hose 2 Silicone Ready made
150 Hose connecting piece 2 Plastic Ready made, Order No. 562.4
Lift mechanism 1
151 Water tube 1 Brass tube 4/3.2 Ø 375
152 Guide tube 2 Brass tube 4/3.2 Ø x 360
153 Bottom sleeve 1 Plastic Ready made
154 Sliding sleeve 1 Plastic Ready made
155 Top sleeve 1 Plastic Ready made
156 Return block 1 Metal Ready made
157 Retaining pin 1 Brass rod 1 Ø x 4
158 Water hose 1 Silicone 7/3 Ø x 550
159 Tension spring 1 Steel 4.0 Ø x 17
160 Winch cord 1 Plastic 2000, Order No. 2413.0,8
161 Cover 1 ABS Vac. moulded
162 Retaining screw 1 Plated steel 2.9 Ø x 9.5, Order No. 5877.10
163 Washer 1 - 6.0/3.2 Ø
164 Mounting plate 1 Plywood Ready made, machined
165 Return bar 1 Brass rod 2 Ø x 30
166 Pushrod connector 2 Plated brass Order No. 1173
167 Steering pushrod 1 Brass rod 2 Ø x 50
168 Hawser guide, 2-part 1 ABS Vac. moulded
169 Tyre, 2-part 22 ABS Vac. moulded
170* Retaining chain 22 Plated brass 200, total 440
171 Grating 35 Wood strip 3 x 1, total approx. 3500
172* Hall anchor 2 Plastic Ready made
173* Anchor chain 2 Plated brass Ready made, total 250
174* Double cruciform bollard 4 Plastic Ready made
175* Cruciform bollard 1 Plastic Ready made
176* Anchor winch 1 Plastic Ready made
177* Anchor stopper 2 Plastic Ready made
178* Coupling winch 2 Plastic Ready made
179* Towing winch 1 Plastic Ready made
180* Towing hook 1 Plastic Ready made
181 Hook bearer plate 1 ABS Vac. moulded
182* Return drum 1 Plastic Ready made
183 Console 1 Wood dowel 10 Ø x 30
184 Winch cable 1 Thread 1000
185* Bell 1 Plastic Ready made
The components marked in the parts list with an asterisk (*) are ready-made items which are included
in the fittings set, Order No. 457; they are not included in the basic kit.
You will also need the following items (included in the kit):
1 decal sheet
4 self-tapping screws, 2.2 Ø x 9.5 (winch mounting)
4 self-tapping screws, 2.2 Ø x 9.5 (mounting plate 164)
4 self-tapping screws, 2.2 Ø x 9.5 (mounting servo plate 18)
3 grubscrews, M3 x 3 (pushrod connector - 2, fire cannon - 1)
2 M2 nuts (pushrod connector)
8 hose ties, Order No. 1521.52
2 collets, 7/4 Ø (tiller)
2 retaining screws, M3 x 5 (tiller)
2 washers, 9/4.3 Ø x 0.8 (tiller)
1 retaining screw, 2.9 Ø x 9.5 (lift mechanism)
1 washer, 6/3.2 Ø (lift mechanism)
You will also need the following items (not included in the kit):
1 fittings set Order No. 457
2 Voith-Schneider power units Order No. 2358
or 2 Schottel drive units 1 Order No. 1761
2 lead-acid batteries, 12 V/7 Ah Order No. 2591
1 geared pump, 12 V Order No. 1651
Radio control system
1 mc-24 radio control set Order No. 4817
1 1/5-ch Nautic Multi-Split module Order No. 4140
1 1/5-ch Nautic Multi-Split decoder Order No. 4139
2 2-channel proportional module Order No. 4152
1 Power V 60 speed controller Order No. 2847
1 REGATTA ECO winch Order No. 5173
4 C 4041 servos Order No. 3916
2 C 577 servos Order No. 4101
1 Mini Switch Order No. 3294
Plan texts
1 Side elevation
2 Stern view, superstructure (excl. funnel and mast)
3 Stern view, superstructure
4 Side view, superstructure
5 Bow view, superstructure
6 Plan view, superstructure
7 Separate here
8 Separate here and glue together
9 Plan view (hull excl. deck)
10 Plan view
11 Water pump
12 Drive battery
13 Speed controller
14 Receiver
15 Receiver battery
16 Longitudinal cross-section
17 Winch
18 Voith-Schneider drive system
19 Grubscrew
20 Bottom position
21 Top position
22 Inlet stub
GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
We reserve the right to introduce modifications. No liability for printing errors.
08/2002
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