Joffre Tyne Tug Model Boat Kit – Caldercraft (7000)

Description

Model boat kit of the Joffre Tyne Tug Boat

Box Contents:

Model has a plain GRP hull with CNC cut superstructure and deck, screen printed overlays and over 300 cast white metal fittings, including the ships crew and the ships dog.To complete the kit, all the necessary timber, cordage and vacuum formed lifeboats are supplied. As the Joffre saw service through two world wars it gives scope for additional detailing and a wartime paint scheme.

Ardrossan Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co Ltd completed the Joffre Tug Boat after launching the build in 1915. The ship was  first used for Admiralty service as a rescue boat. In 1925, whilst sailing from Falmouth to Antwerp  she encountered heavy fog and came ashore. The repairs carried out in Falmouth as a result of this cost in excess of £3,000 in 1925. The Joffre suffered further damages when she was run down around the South Shields area in 1953. She was eventually broken up in 1966 but has since been commemorated for her wartime service.

• The real ship measured at 115 x 26 x 11 ft.
• Constructed using steel
• Screw propulsion with a max speed of 11 knots
• 260 gross tonnage

Details of the model kit

• Pre-built plain glass reinforced plastic hull
• CNC cut superstructure and deck
• All fixtures and fittings included to create a fully detailed replica
• Includes lifeboats
• Built in Scale 1 to 48
• When completed, the model measures at length 77 cm (30 inches), width 19 cm (7 inches)
• Worldwide delivery available
• Item number 7000
• Suitable for remote control adaptation

Additional tools

Building a model ship kit can be a daunting task at first but is made a lot easier with the right tools. To view our full offering of tool kits including plank benders and building slips please visit our tools page or contact us for more information. We also offer a selection of paints in both glossy and matt (not on the website) so do get in touch with any requirements.

Display cases

With the amount of time spent finishing a ship model kit – the best thing to do following completion is to store it in one of our bespoke display cases – available in any size and a material choice of either acrylic or glass. To view our range of display cases, please click here.