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Norwegian oil platform Bredford Dolphin
Scale: 1/400
Skill Level: difficult
Length: 271 mm (10.67 inch)
A rare and exceptional subject in paper modeling: The Norwegian semi-submersible drilling rig Bredford Dolphin in her 2007 refit configuration is an extensive, highly detailed kit - complete with an Eurocopter AS332L2 Super Puma for the helideck.
With the Bredford Dolphin, JSC tackles a truly unique niche in scale card modeling. Offshore drilling structures are rarely seen in paper, and this kit embraces the subject to the fullest: it is an extensive, complex build capturing the intricate lattice of submerged pontoons, support columns, modular decks, and the towering derrick with great precision.
The model faithfully reflects the rig following her major 2007 upgrade. A standout addition is the included Eurocopter AS332L2 Super Puma in 1:400 scale, designed to sit directly on the prominent helideck to bring the entire offshore structure to life. A rewarding, advanced project for builders looking for a technical challenge beyond traditional ship hulls.
| Product type | Papermodel |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JSC |
| Scale | 1/400 |
| Designer | Bartosz Colczynski |
| Difficulty | difficult |
| Sheet size | DIN A4 |
| Sheets | 18 |
| Parts | 1897 |
| Length | 271 mm (10.67 inch) |
| Bauanleitung | English, Polish, Pictures |
Technical data:
- Type: Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig (Aker H-3 Design)
- Operator / Flag: Dolphin Drilling (Fred. Olsen) / Singapore (previously Panama / Norway)
- Original build / Major refit state: 1976 / upgraded configuration 2007
- Upper deck dimensions: approx. 84 m x 67 m
- Height to main deck / Total height: approx. 45 m / approx. 100 m including drilling derrick
- Draught: approx. 6.5 m (transit) / approx. 21 m (operational drilling mode)
- Operating water depth: up to 450 m (moored)
- Drilling depth: up to 7,600 m
- Accommodations: approx. 100 personnel
- Helideck rating: Certified for Sikorsky S-61N and Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma helicopters
The Bredford Dolphin is a mobile semi-submersible offshore drilling rig operated by the noted Norwegian offshore contractor Dolphin Drilling (part of Fred. Olsen Energy). The rig is based on the legendary Aker H-3 design, originally engineered to endure the punishing wave patterns and harsh climates of the North Sea.
In 2007, the rig underwent an extensive engineering rebuild and technological upgrade at the Remontowa shipyard in Gdańsk. This comprehensive overhaul fitted her with advanced drilling systems, upgraded crew accommodation, and modernized safety gear for harsh-environment exploration. Semi-submersibles like Bredford Dolphin submerge their lower pontoons to achieve exceptional hydrodynamic stability during drilling operations while keeping working and living decks high above wave crests, relying heavily on heavy offshore helicopters like the Super Puma for crew transport.