Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: flybobby on February 06, 2007, 09:06:25 pm

Title: Model boat plans
Post by: flybobby on February 06, 2007, 09:06:25 pm

Anyone know where I could get plans for this vessel (only need deck up).  Its an Island Class patrol boat used by the US Coastguard.  Have been trawling and dredging the internet with no luck!!  The US Coastguard had 49 of these in operation, and there are plenty of photos and stats online, so there must be plans around somewhere?! ??? ::)

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Title: Re: Model boat plans
Post by: Tug Man on February 06, 2007, 10:29:57 pm

Have you tried the USCG?

Administrative Services Section
Naval Engineering Division
Coast Guard Yard Building 27
2401 Hawkins Point
Baltimore MD 21226

This is for Commissioned cutters. If it is decommissioned I have another address just let me know. The plans are usually free including postage. Just tell them what scale you are building.

Don

Title: Re: Model boat plans
Post by: FullLeatherJacket on February 06, 2007, 11:08:57 pm

Flybobby
The Island Class cutters used by the US Coastguard are essentially the same as the UK Customs cutter Sentinel (although they have much better engines - but that's another story......). They were built under license from Vosper-Thorneycroft. VT's customer liaison people are legendary for being helpful to boat modellers, so you might start there with your research. Sounds like Tug Man is also on the case, so good luck.
FLJ

Title: Re: Model boat plans
Post by: flybobby on February 07, 2007, 09:29:29 am

I love lights at the end of the tunnel, thanks folks  ;)