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Yes it is. This is my version of making this plastic wonder more reliable and realistic.
I bought this one locally in a rather beaten up state so set about completely stripping it down. Most of the electrics and electronics were stuffed so were discarded.
The prop and shaft were OK so were refitted with plenty of grease, and it was repowered with a 550 size motor from a broken rechargeable drill.
The top of the ballast tank was chopped off to provide a perfect housing for the 6volt gell cell battery.
The deck had openings cut into it and then was screwed and glued back in place. The large hatch on the rear deck provides access to the motor and steering servo.
The wheelhouse was moved forward and the exhaust stacks mounted to the rear in a more common position.
The heavier 550 motor, gell cell battery and the original weight up front proved just the right amount of ballast to sit in the water and the right height.
It sails very well and the motor and standard prop provide plenty of pulling power.

Camping will be confirmed in due course, we’re still waiting for the park management to confirm what rates we can have.


What I can say for sure is that the show is free and you can arrive and leave whenever you want to

Lifebuoys are another thing that would be ideal for 3D printing. Every boat has lots of them and they all look the same.

These are old school ply with a loth of sanding. I used a simple jig to attach the grab lines. The lines will get a trim and then a coat of diluted PVA to stop any fraying or loose threads. The 'Whangarei' text is about as small and fine as you can get with rubdowns. Applying it to a curved surface was tricky too, luckily I had a few spares.

The lifebuoys must be the originals as they have Busby's initial home port: Whanagei, while the stern hull markings have the current home port – Auckland. In real life they are quite faded, but I'm keeping this as it looked on the day I visited in 2020, not long after it had been surveyed and painted.

Thanks both for your help, how can something so simple be so complicated. lol

ANYthing to do with 'aircraft' and 'grey' is complicated!

Seals Direct.  Take your pick.
https://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/shop/category/sponge-seals-expanded-neoprene-1-2-round-cord-446

started painting the superstructure and it has the feeling of the model coming together... still to finish the mast but its getting there

Want to come to Wicksteed this year. Last time was many moons ago when a wee lad (might have exaggerated a bit). Few questions how do I book camping, how much, how late can I arrive. Driving up from Devon and can't leave till 5.
Phil

Am I looking at the half round profile wrong?  They all seem to have same codes but different prices?  Either way thanks for the heads up as I need some also.


Thanks

Interesting update on painting Battleship New Jersey's bottom with a three layer coating system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86BP8ClTVxM

Colin

I agree that ~ €6,0000 is prohibitive, BUT the auction ends in six days!!!!  It could be yours.   
More interesting to me is that the "Firefly" complete kit sold for £960 back in September.  That seems to have been a bargain find for some lucky bidder.