Since the post in SP is available only by member-subscription, I thought I'd offer some info Matt posted today regarding his plans for the kit which he's offered for $550.00 & expected to deliver within 18 months:
It will be my typical production kit.
1) High quality epoxy upper & lower hull halves with indexing lip. I may keep a large portion of the bow and stern joined to the lower half to make it easier to build. This is a bit different than your normal Nuke type hull. I will have to wait to get into the model before I decide the final location of the hull break locations.
2) Props cast in white metal with stainless set screws.
3) Prop shafts (304SS).
4) Scopes, shears, deck hardware, etc.
5) Photo etched metal gratings, vents, misc. components, etc.
6) Pressure cast white urethane appendages with CF reinforcement.
7) Hull fully scribed.
Matt
Again, anyone interested feel free to visit SP or contact me here to put you in touch with Matt.
Chuck