After the rapid delivery (thanks Ron!) I proceeded to investigate what was in the box. Boy. There was certainly a lot of it. A very nicely formed fibreglass hull; two trays of fittings; a huge colour detailed plan; catalogues; wood; several sheets of laser cut parts in sheet plastic; motors; shafts; props; battery; two Kestral motors; rudders; three crew figures; . . .and the most important thing – a very nicely detailed 27 page instruction booklet.
Having built many Deans Marine models I knew the best plan of action was thoroughly reading all the instructions (several times) before getting anything out of the box. Never rush these things, and do not get anything out until you need it
Here is a picture giving an impression of just how much is in the box.
As I said above, I already have a 1/48 scale Vosper Thornycroft Type 1 seventy foot motor torpedo boat, which although goes like a rocket is a bit small for days when the wind is more than 10 mph. This is a 1/24 scale rendition of the same boat, ideal for just about any sea and wind state.
Just for effect I took the hull to Black Park Lake today, with the half sized MTB inside Yes, it did create a stir. Tee Hee !
All the parts supplied with the new boat look well made and very detailed. The cabin is a single piece F/G moulding, as is the core of the gun mount.
More soon