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. 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 after one was used for towing lighters on the river Tyne. As the Joffre saw service through two world wars, it gives precedent for additional detailing and a wartime paint scheme This is a brand new kit with all fittings and is RC ready with minimum work. The kit sports a plain GRP hull with a CNC-cut superstructure/deck, screen printed overlays, and over 300 cast white metal fittings, including the ships crew and dog. All the necessary timber, cordage, and vacuum formed lifeboats are supplied. This brand new kit comes with detailed English instructions, though the “Joffre” is best for intermediate to advanced builders! Scale: 1:48 Length: 30.5 inches Height: 7.5. The item “Exquisite RC-Ready Caldercraft Model Ship Kit the Joffre Tyne Tug Boat 7000″ is in sale since Thursday, May 31, 2018. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Radio Control & Control Line\RC Model Vehicles & Kits\Boats & Watercraft”. The seller is “anoseforpickin” and is located in Saint Paul Park, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Caldercraft
- MPN: CC7000
- Scale: 1:48
- Required Assembly: Unassembled Kit
- Type: Tugboat