Smit Zwarte Zee (1963) – Digital Building Plan (.io file)
Build the legend of the North Sea!
The Smit Zwarte Zee (IV), launched in 1963, was once the most powerful and famous deep-sea tugboat in the world. Christened by Princess Beatrix, she became the flagship of L. Smit & Co’s International Towing Service, representing the pinnacle of Dutch maritime engineering. Now, you can recreate this masterpiece of ocean towage with this highly detailed 1:40 scale digital design.
About the Model
This is one of the largest and most complex maritime models in the Konajra collection. It captures the sleek, powerful lines and the classic "Smit livery" that defined an era of ocean salvage and towage.
Scale: 1:40.
Model Length: A massive 190 cm (approx. 75 inches).
Parts Count: Approximately 32,000 bricks.
Features: A fully detailed bridge, the iconic single funnel, lifeboats, and the massive towing winch system on the aft deck.
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⚠️ Important Note for Master Builders
This is a raw design file and represents a high-level engineering challenge. Please read the following carefully before purchasing:
Design Challenges: The file may contain technical "errors" or complex part overlaps (illegal connections) that were solved manually during the original physical assembly.
Expert Level Only: These hurdles remain in the digital file. I believe a true "LEGO freak" enjoys the engineering puzzle of designing a custom skeleton and building around these issues to achieve a rock-solid final result.