artesania kit of the tug samson .I always fit extra bits and pieces as i like to have individual non scale additions made from kit scraps attached or small resin items.They class this model as suitable for the inexperienced,i believe there should always be an adult to assist. The steel propshaft thread was damaged and i found the prop coupling is a bit cheap.The end result was excellent and the tug performs well

A good but very cold day at Ilfracombe pond yesterday. Nice breeze from the north to keep the yacht going but calm enough for Gordons hydro. beating up the place !

nice shot of Gordons hydro at ilfracombe yesterday in the cold !

1/96 Linkspan Model Constructed By D H Greatbatch

This is a old model I purchased to renovate after few months here is the completed build. Must give many thanks for all the advice and help given to me by the members of Model Boats, and thanks to all the other builds I gathered a lot of the information to the build. Tried to get a near original model but a few discrepancies as not all to scale. We’d more practice and experience this is my third build so am still learning.

Dumas Cobra 28” long weighs 5 1/2 pounds

Sterling Emma C Berry 49”long 17 pounds with added keel weight.

This is what I wish to build at 1/48 scale. The island class cutter is 110 feet long and serves with the United States Coast Guard Service, there are about 35 still in service and it is based on a Vosper Thornycroft design.

Dumas model 51” long weighs 22pounds. Desiel sound, whooper,
Movable turrets, twin screw.

Dumas Cobra 28” long weighs 5 1/2 pounds

Robert E Perry test. Sea trials ballast seams good.

Dumas Exspress Crusier 36” long twin drive.