rustypiston
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Leading Seaman · 88 pts
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Member since Dec 2012
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Re: USCG Utility Boat@LewZ Nice forty boat! I recall seeing this model (or one similar to it) in a model magazine about 1972-73, very impressive.♥ 1 likeRe: USCG Utility BoatRan these "Forty" boats back in the 1970's. Our crews nick named "Tow Trucks", they could tow a 90' commercial fishing dragger with great ease. One of the better looking models of a great CG craft, nice job!♥ 2 likesRe: USS Eastwind 1/48th scaleA superior project with great attention to detail. Also the paint job is pretty good too👍! Can you describe the amount of hours spent on it's building, reference material, weight, etc. I've viewed a number of …♥ 3 likes757 viewsUSS READY PGM-87The USS READY was an Asheville class gunboat that saw service in the USN during the Vietnam period of the 1970's. Four of the boats were outfitted with RIM missiles and served with the US 6th fleet until decom…
+8♥ 13 likes527 viewsmy Monster MerseySuper restoration work, it's a keeper!508 viewsThe RobertI like your paint scheme, a classic. (I also like the colorful orange scheme too). Nice work!507 viewsus coast guardThe RNLI built 13 of these(under license) as the Waveney class, starting in the early 1960's. When the boats got to be "long in the tooth" they found home ports in different countries around the globe that wer…522 viewsMary Ann hepworthBeautiful wood work on the life boat, outstanding!!518 viewsfinishedThanks for the update and photos, great job! By the way, how difficult is it to "handle " this boat, does it take two (or more) people to lift and move?654 viewsMonster MerseyYou're to be commended for saving this model, it's unique and a nice original build. To have it lost to neglect would have been a shame. Bravo to you sir! 👍512 views
+8♥ 13 likes527 viewsmy Monster MerseySuper restoration work, it's a keeper!508 viewsThe RobertI like your paint scheme, a classic. (I also like the colorful orange scheme too). Nice work!507 viewsus coast guardThe RNLI built 13 of these(under license) as the Waveney class, starting in the early 1960's. When the boats got to be "long in the tooth" they found home ports in different countries around the globe that wer…522 viewsMary Ann hepworthBeautiful wood work on the life boat, outstanding!!518 viewsfinishedThanks for the update and photos, great job! By the way, how difficult is it to "handle " this boat, does it take two (or more) people to lift and move?654 viewsMonster MerseyYou're to be commended for saving this model, it's unique and a nice original build. To have it lost to neglect would have been a shame. Bravo to you sir! 👍512 views