Made in Australia by Miniature Steam, these kits feature lost wax castings in Gunmetal and a crankshaft cast from Speroidal Graphite Cast Iron which is very ductile.
Price per Unit (piece):
$645.00
(including 10 % tax)
Joffre was built in 1916 by the Androssan Dry Dock & Shipping Co. She was owned throughout her career by Lawson-Batey Tugs Ltd. of Newcastle on Tyne. Specifically built for the coastal towing business her gross tonnage was 260, with an engine power of 1,140 i.h.p. this was quite a high power for ships of her day. Fitted with two sets of towing hooks, an unusual feature for tugs of her size, the other one was used for towing lighters on the river Tyne.
The 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.
Scale: 1:48 Length: 775 mm Beam: 190 mm
Model Components (Aust) Pty Ltd - 36 Marigold Street Margate Q4019 Queensland Australia - modelcomponents@bigpond.com - Ph / Fax : 0732832076
Made in Australia by Miniature Steam, these kits feature lost wax castings in Gunmetal and a crankshaft cast from Speroidal Graphite Cast Iron which is very ductile.
