Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, RC work boat (Vlet) for Shell in port Harcourt is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by rene76, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

RC work boat (Vlet) for Shell in port Harcourt 3D printable model by rene76

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RC work boat (Vlet) for Shell in port Harcourt

Source: Thingiverse by rene76

The RC work boat (Vlet) for Shell in port Harcourt is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by rene76. Dear fellow modellers, I am pleased to present my model of a small workboat (Vlet), one of three built for Shell in Port Harcourt. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-16 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial Category: Vehicles & RC

Tags: RCChallenge, boat, RC, schiff, schip, ship

About this model

Dear fellow modellers, I am pleased to present my model of a small workboat (Vlet), one of three built for Shell in Port Harcourt. I admire these often-overlooked vessels, they work for decades, only to be abandoned and left to decay. Named Eleme, Ubena, and Uburi, the three boats were built in the 1960s at the Van der Molen shipyard in Zaandam, the Netherlands. As I could not find the original drawings, I used the hull of a similar vessel and designed the wheelhouse from a photographs. The model measures approximately 57 cm long by 20 cm wide and is built at a 1:15 scale. I used an FDM 3D printer to make the hull, servo holder, motor support, and wheelhouse (floorboard). I then coated the hull and wheelhouse with three layers of ABS-like resin. All other parts were produced with an SLA pr…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. RC work boat (Vlet) for Shell in port Harcourt is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by rene76.
Who made this model?: Designed by rene76, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.