I have made contact with Dave Metcalfe and having seen the pictures says it is one that he built and later sold - so I have something a little more interesting than just an attractive well-built model.

Hi... She was a fisheries vessel here in British Columbia. She was then transferred to the coast guard as a buoy tender. Her higher forward wheelhouse made her a bitch to steer in tight quarters as told to me by her captain. I sold her as a broker and many photos of her. She was purchased by a company who turned her into an oceanographic dive ship. She has been since sold again.

The 87 foot Tsekoa II designed by Robert Allan Ltd. of Vancouver and Built in 1984 by Allied Shipbuilders of Vancouver for Public Works of Canada was used in the maintenance, and repair of docks and other marine structures along the British Columbia coastline and proved to be a reliable and stable vessel in the fleet.
On the aft deck is a Hiab Model Sea Crane 360 which under normal operation is capable of continuous rotation fitted with a hydraulic winch rated at 4,535 kg. Below her aft deck her large hold provides endless options to store expedition equipment and supplies. She is powered by twin CAT 3408 diesel engines offering 365 hp each.
Accommodation consists of 8 bunks in 6 cabins. She has two separate showers and wash rooms. Tsekoa II also has a very well equipped mess room.

Last photo is what was planned for her by the University of Victoria, before they scrapped that plan and had me sell her.

I have a lot of photos of her should you want details.

Cheers

With regards to Dave, you may be better off if you send a note to him via Model Boat,
Fred

Wow! What an outstanding build. A great find Dave, and a very worthy restoration!
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Any idea where to contact him? I wasn't sure he was still with us, hope he is, I have some great memories of overnight camping at various shows - he is/was a great man for a good story!

I would have a word with Dave, he may be able to help