Aardvark Modern Australian Coastal Freighter
M/V Targa
This is a modern hull form of a mid 1920's designed Australian Coastal Freighter.
Based on several different vessels, M/V Nimbin, and M/V Bambinda mostly, with a dash of creative license added in.
This is more or less a 250' dry freight vessel, three decks in the cargo holds with liftable decks.
Electric motors added for a bit more oomph.
Controls are labeled.
Anchors will not currently release, crane controls are rough, but do more or less work. Might replace the pivots with mechanical pivots vice free floats.
Galley (Kitchen) has not been added yet.
Features:
Twin screws with independent engines/clutches and controllable pitch props
Working Radars
Working cargo Hatches, with raisable decks
working diesel engines with Generators
Working Navigation and Anchor Lights
Does have a basic interior, rooms for the Captain and crew.
Interior is not complete, but workable
Interior Day/Night and Deck Lights, controls for the interior lights are on the bridge, Deck light controls on the Stern Cabin.
