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 Dutch
Canadian
The Dutch Canadian was built partly from
the original drawings from the lake boat Richelieu and builder Chris
Rombouts' own design. Chris wanted to build a self unloader and the
model was shortened so it can be transport by car.
The model is remote controlled. Items
that work include; propeller, rudder, bow thruster, anchors,
steering pole, radar, boarding ladder, navigation lights, anchor
lights, danger lights,
floodlights, deck lights, captains voice, horn and the whole self
unloading gear. The model took 5 years to build and has won
various prizes in Holland.
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Builder Chris Rombout holding the model |
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The self unloader was a real
challenge to build.
My first attempt was made of metal. This proved too heavy.
This second boom is made of abs. (plastic). The hoist
motor and the swing motor are placed on the boom itself.
The boom can swing to approximately 45 degrees to either side.
The conveyor belt is made of
the inner tube of a bicycle. The most difficult part was
the elevator that goes through the deck. I used a tube
with a spiral inside, like a drill. It brings seeds from
a small container below up on deck and on to the conveyor
belt. It works rather well. There is still a little to much
room between the spiral and the tube walls. This causes small
seeds to get stuck sometimes. I always have to check the
seeds before I put them into the small cargo room below
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