This is a fully assembled model of the wartime version of the US Coast Guard 82. It is 100% hand built from scratch using the plank on frame construction method.
The first prototype took months of study using plans and pictures, and the first production was supervised by an actual US Coast Guard veteran. Details include the Boston Whaler, 81mm mortar with platform, machine guns on tripod, boat davit, suction hose, drums, fire hose, windshield wipers, engine hatches, and many more.
The model rests on a solid wood base with metal nameplate. It represents the United States Coast Guard Point Class Cutters, the 82 foot patrol vessels designed to replace the aging 83 foot wooden hull patrol boat. They featured a mild steel hull and an aluminum superstructure and were used for law enforcement and search and rescue along the coasts of the United States and the Caribbean.
A total of 79 Point-class cutters were used beginning in 1960, and at the request of the U.S. Navy, 26 were transported to Vietnam to serve with Coast Guard crews under U.S. Navy control during Operation Market Time.
This product is sold brand new. A manufacturer warranty applies only when the manufacturer provides one for this item.
Return requests must be submitted within 14 days of delivery and approved by our RMA department before the item is shipped back. Non-defective returns may be subject to a minimum 25% restocking fee and return shipping charges. Unauthorized returns are not eligible for credit or refund. Read the full return policy.
This product is sold brand new. A manufacturer warranty applies only when the manufacturer provides one for this item.
Return requests must be submitted within 14 days of delivery and approved by our RMA department before the item is shipped back. Non-defective returns may be subject to a minimum 25% restocking fee and return shipping charges. Unauthorized returns are not eligible for credit or refund. Read the full return policy.