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[Barry-C]

Hi
I'm a complete newbie to the world of pond & model yachts. So I'm wondering if anyone can help identify the origins of this hull (see pictures).
I picked it up in an antique shop in Petersfield. Initially I was just attracted to the colour and age of it and thought it might just look good hung on the wall in my den. Now I've had it a while and I'm starting to think I'd like to attempt a restoration and maybe get it working again to give my grand kids some fun.
The hull is 23.25" (59cm) from bow to stern and the deck is 4.25" (11 cm) wide at its widest point. It stands 7" (175 cm) from the bottom of the keel to the deck.
Prior to joining this forum I joined a blog called RC group who suggested I contact MBM but had the opinion that it might be a Bowman Gull or it could have been build from scratch.
I want to identify its origins so that I can get an idea of what it should look like and then make a plan to go about restoring it.
Any observations and comments would be most welcome.
Very Best RegardsBarry Colyer

[dodgy geezer]

Actually, I suggested that you contact the VMYG, but MBM also has a lot of experts, and is well worth a try...

[roycv]

Hi you mentioned pictures?
Roy