This is a static scale model of a 26 foot gaff rigged cutter that was built in Maldon, Essex in 1933. it was featured in an issue of Classic Boat when it was fully restored and refitted in 2006. The model, which was built probably more than fifty years ago, was passed to the new owner as part of the sale and has been treasured by him for many years. The model was in poor condition and still painted in the colours, green and white, prior to the 2006 refurbishment. The rigging was incomplete and the cotton sails were rotten. The restoration of the model included repainting the boat in the 2006 colour scheme as it appears in the Classic Boat article, new blocks (painted white as on the full size boat) new working rigging and new sails.The full size craft has been sold and is now based in Scotland. (8/10)