Harbour directory
7. Alexi (Krabbenkutter)
Specifications
- Boat Length
- 20" (50.80 cm)
- Boat Weight
- 1kg (35 oz)
- Motor Type
- Brushed
- Drive Type
- Shaft
- Props
- Single
- Battery Type
- NiMH
- Battery mAh
- 3Ah (3,000 mAh)
- Prop Type
- 3 Blade
- Prop Size
- 28mm
- Run Time
- 45 min
Photos
About this boat
Hello all,
My grandson really wanted to be involved in my harbor project, too.
Well, here is his handiwork—though, in our zeal to get the job done, we unfortunately forgot to snap photos of the various construction stages.
Still, the few pictures we do have say it all.
It was an experience for both of us, but we found common ground in the detailed construction work. He wanted to assemble everything with great precision—though, as is often the case with children, patience is something that has to be learned.
And so, the assembly process became like a puzzle: soldering a small part here, while waiting for something else that had been glued to dry.
In this way, he learned to be patient—all on his own.
I myself first had to learn how to interact with my grandson—not exactly an easy task for an old geezer like me.
But he’s already looking forward to our chaotic, labor-intensive crafting sessions—and to working on those old model boats from the former GDR, the ones called "Müritz."
Michel-C.
PS: I already reported on this in another thread back in August.
My grandson really wanted to be involved in my harbor project, too.
Well, here is his handiwork—though, in our zeal to get the job done, we unfortunately forgot to snap photos of the various construction stages.
Still, the few pictures we do have say it all.
It was an experience for both of us, but we found common ground in the detailed construction work. He wanted to assemble everything with great precision—though, as is often the case with children, patience is something that has to be learned.
And so, the assembly process became like a puzzle: soldering a small part here, while waiting for something else that had been glued to dry.
In this way, he learned to be patient—all on his own.
I myself first had to learn how to interact with my grandson—not exactly an easy task for an old geezer like me.
But he’s already looking forward to our chaotic, labor-intensive crafting sessions—and to working on those old model boats from the former GDR, the ones called "Müritz."
Michel-C.
PS: I already reported on this in another thread back in August.
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Beautiful!!
Just make sure not to pressure him too much, when working with my grandson, I always prepared small, short tasks
so that he could step back and take in the whole picture every now and then.
You can do it...!!!
And I really like this fireboat! For children, water is an element they absolutely love.
Cu Michel-C
Especially Ian, Julian and Dave B,
I feel flattered, but this gift is something my grandfather bestowed upon me early in life.
We didn’t build ships, it’s true—but as a cantonal forester, he would let me help him construct raised hides, and at night, we would observe the animals together . . .
Times one never forgets.
It seems some of it has rubbed off on others—to the good fortune of my grandchildren.
In our club, we genuinely struggle to attract newcomers. People might have the desire, but unfortunately, the necessary patience and care are simply lacking.
***
Oh, and on the fishing boat, we also added the name and a simple stripe—and . . .
@Dave B
you nailed it!
The Krabbe Tön by Graupner.
Perfect!!
Happy building, Michel-C.
Ian
What a wonderful project, and what a beautiful model you and your grandson have put together! Congratulations to both of you!
Looking at your photographs, I can certainly appreciate the amount of work and patience involved, especially when working with all those delicate details and the RC installation.
But what impressed me the most wasn't just the finished model. It was the fact that you shared the entire experience with your grandson. In my opinion, that's worth more than any model we could ever build.
You are not only teaching him the skills of model building, but also patience, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of creating something with his own hands.
And believe me, those are lessons he will carry with him for many years.
I also had a good laugh reading about the old geezer having to learn how to work with his grandson! 😂
I suspect that, in the end, both teacher and apprentice learned a few things from each other.
Keep encouraging that young fellow. Who knows?
One day he might become a master model builder and proudly tell everyone that his grandfather was the one who introduced him to this wonderful hobby.
Congratulations again to both of you, and I look forward to seeing your next grandfather-and-grandson adventure!
Cheers,
Julian
Is that a Graupner Krabbe Ton 12?
Beautiful job building it. You and your granson can be proud.
I have a grandson coming up that has experssed interest.
He's only 10, so it might be a couple years before any serious projects.
He loves driving my boats, and has great hand-eye coordination.
It will be fun to see where his interest goes.
Dave B
In the video, you can hear him say: "It’s going a bit too fast."
Another thing is that his uncle (my son) was supposed to cut the name "Alexi" using his cutting machine.
I asked Alexi—well, the idea is for him to have a name similar to his father’s, Alex, just slightly modified.
There are no limits to your imagination!!
Grandchildren are the elixir of life for one’s later years.
Michel-C.
PS: Photos to follow