RYHOPE

TECHNICAL DATA: SCALE: 1:48 LENGTH: 553MM BEAM: 178MM

This is a small highly colourful scale harbour tug which although owned by Messers. France Fenwick Tyne and Wear Co., and based on the Tyne, had U.S. origins. These readily show in the characteristic high sided superstructure. Arriving in the U.K. as part of the lend lease agreement in 1950-51 she was sold out of service by her then owners the Ministry of Supply and Transport along with many other similar vessels.
The moulded GRP hull which has external detail of plates and strakes, but is essentially a smooth hull showing only the weld lines of the plates. Superstructure and deck is of die-cut ply, boats and funnel are styrene mouldings. All necessary parts including prop shaft and prop and a very comprehensive fittings pack is included to finish the model. This is a model that draws attention when on the water wherever model boating enthusiasts gather.