Dumas: 33” US Coast Guard Lifeboat – Model Kit
In 1963 the pleasure boating industry was booming with more new boaters than ever before. Unfortunately business was also booming for the Coast Guard with more boating accidents than ever before. They found their answer in their new 44 ft. self-righting Motor Lifeboat. Powered by twin 180 h.p. diesel engines, the boat could achieve speeds of 15 knots and in tests where it towed a 100 ton 95 foot patrol boat, she proved to be a decent little tug as well. Kit 1203 is the all wood version which features plank on frame balsa strip construction, with cleanly die-cut parts for construction of the superstructure. 39 cast fittings and a distinctive Coast Guard insignia decal top off this kit. 2335 is an upgraded heavy duty hardware kit for twin power with propellers going in opposite directions. Use two Dumas motors 2004 6V for classic scale realism.
Specifics:
- Scale: 3/4 in. to 1 ft.
- Length: 33 inches
- Beam: 9 inche
- Running Hardware: Kit 2335 for twin motors in opposite directions or 2311 for twin motor in same direction.
Please Note: Additional parts required for R/C:
- Running Hardware: #2335
- Power: Two Dumas #2004 6v motors
- Speed Control: #2022 6v Speed Control
- Battery: #8302 NiCad Battery
- Charger: #8315 Battery Charger
- Radio Control: #8812–2 2 Channel Radio Control w/ two servos
Requires glue & paint for assembly (Modelling equipment sold separately)
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