In 1949 a large Hamburg shipping company granted the JOHANN OELKERS dockyard the contract to build one of the last great steam-driven tugs, and in 1952 the 29.8 m long tug ēJANē was delivered to the shipping company. It was employed to assist ocean-going ships of more than 20.000 BRT as well as for tug duties in the North and Baltic Seas.

Before we even started the development phase of our model of the ēJanē we decided to create a model which could be built by the advanced beginner as well as by the specialist marine modeller. Our model of this harbour tug is the first to incorporate a number of new methods of manufacture, developed by us in-house. For example, all the superstructure and deck components are supplied in the form of CNC-machined plastic parts instead of the conventional die-cut sheets. These precision parts interlock in such a way that mistakes are virtually impossible. As a result you can check the exact fit of individual sub-assemblies even before applying the glue. The wheel stand and bridge are clad in wood veneer to give the model its characteristic old-time character.
The harbour tug is based on a large, rigid GRP hull which provides ample space for lead/acid batteries of generous capacity, all the electronic components of the RC system and the mechanical components of the auxiliary working systems.
The hull and deck are designed to eliminate the necessity of bulkheads. The RC components, batteries and motor are mounted on CNC-machined plastic supports. The kit contents for this model also include a complete fittings set, the Power 1000 electric motor, all the wood required for the bridge cladding and a boatstand.

Kit contents:

• Rigid GRP hull
• CNC-machined plastic deck components
• CNC-machined plastic superstructure components and RC system supports
• POWER 1000 electric motor
• Stern tube with shaft and dog drive connector
• Propellor 95 mm Ø
• Small hardware items for RC installation
• Cast and injection-moulded fittings and live boats
• Complete fittings set
• Decal sheet
• Detailed, illustrated building instructions and plan
• Boatstand

Recommended accessories for auxiliary working systems:
Multi-Switch-Prop 12+2 module Order No. 8101
Multi-Switch-Prop 12+2 decoder Order No. 8102
Navy Sound module Order No. 8270
Multi-Switch 8 module Order No. F 1511
Bass loudspeaker Order No. 8080
Relay module (2x) Order No. 8303
Transistor reversing module Order No. 8249
Universal geared motor (3x) Order No. 4127
Towing mechanism
release servo Order No. F1259
6 V battery pack Order No. 4600

Other accessories:
Fender set Order No. 1423

Specification:
Length: approx. 1200 mm
Beam: approx. 315 mm
Height: approx. 820 mm
Displacement: approx. 18 kg
Scale: 1:25