{"product_id":"hercules-tugboat-1-30-occre-61002","title":"Hercules Tugboat 1:50 OcCre (61002)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOcCre Hercules Tugboat Model Ship Kit 1:50 (61002) – Wooden RC-Ready Scale Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gh5l1n\" data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"166\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eBuild one of the most famous steam-powered tugboats in maritime history with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eOcCre Hercules Tugboat 1:50 Model Ship Kit (61002)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This beautifully engineered wooden model recreates the legendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eHercules\u003c\/strong\u003e, a working steam tug launched in 1907 that served along the American West Coast before becoming a preserved National Historic Landmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eDesigned for both experienced ship modellers and ambitious beginners, the kit combines laser-cut wooden parts, precision cast metal fittings and detailed plans to produce an impressive display model over \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e915 mm long\u003c\/strong\u003e. The model can be built as a static display piece or prepared for \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eradio control (RC)\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to specially designed access points and included propulsion hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eOcCre's renowned building system includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003estep-by-step HD instructions, multilingual manuals and detailed video tutorials\u003c\/strong\u003e, making construction enjoyable and straightforward. The model is also compatible with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eOcCre LED Lighting Kit (55010)\u003c\/strong\u003e for an even more realistic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eWhether you're interested in historic working vessels, steam-powered ships or RC model boats, the Hercules is an outstanding addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1j5j2vt\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eHistory of the Hercules Tugboat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eBuilt in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e1907\u003c\/strong\u003e for the San Francisco Shipowners and Merchants Tug Company, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eHercules\u003c\/strong\u003e became one of the most capable ocean-going steam tugboats operating on the Pacific Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eThroughout her working career she towed sailing ships, barges and heavy cargo between ports on the American West Coast and Hawaii. She also supported the construction of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003ePanama Canal\u003c\/strong\u003e by transporting equipment across the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eOne of Hercules' most dramatic missions came in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e1947\u003c\/strong\u003e, when she helped tow the hull of the former battleship \u003cstrong data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eUSS Oklahoma\u003c\/strong\u003e from Hawaii to California. During a violent storm the battleship began sinking, and Hercules narrowly escaped being dragged beneath the sea before the towline finally broke free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eToday, Hercules is preserved at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eSan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park\u003c\/strong\u003e, where visitors can admire one of the finest surviving steam tugboats in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18xuk59\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003eOfficial \u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eOcCre Hercules Tugboat\u003c\/strong\u003e wooden model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ezxp4u\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eScale \u003cstrong data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e1:50\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fuypft\" data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003eFinished model measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e915 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bvoln3\" data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eCan be built as a static display model or converted for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eRC operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1avoqz6\" data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eIncludes propeller, propeller shaft and rudder components for RC installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"toa7w8\" data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eDeck openings provide easy access to radio control equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n8t001\" data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eOcCre LED Lighting Kit (55010)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1apk0d8\" data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eHigh-quality laser-cut wooden parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10kc66\" data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003eRealistic cast metal fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sqki2p\" data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003eIncludes wooden display stand and engraved nameplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qu1tug\" data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003eDetailed scale plans included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ibt3em\" data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eStep-by-step HD photographic instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bkgwts\" data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003eVideo building tutorials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r0pog0\" data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003eInstructions available in five languages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kt90xq\" data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3030\"\u003eParts identification sheets and complete parts list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y031g8\" data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003eLifetime manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k5q749\" data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3503\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003eOcCre Hercules Tugboat 1:50 (61002)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium wooden model ship kit that faithfully recreates the famous American steam tug. 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