A well detailed exhibition standard fibreglass and metal electric powered, radio controlled, 3/4in.1ft scale model of the Arun Class Life Boat 'Mable Alice' currently stationed at Newlyn and modelled by P.E. Turner. -- 24 x 39in. (61 x 99cm).

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A well detailed exhibition standard fibreglass and metal electric powered, radio controlled, 3/4in.1ft scale model of the Arun Class Life Boat 'Mable Alice' currently stationed at Newlyn and modelled by P.E. Turner. -- 24 x 39in. (61 x 99cm).

With signal masts and haliards, radio aerials and deck details including anchors and winch, sampson post, cleats and bollards, deck rails, hand rails, superstructure with glazed windows and wiper blades as appropriate, with open steering position over with engine controls, radio and navigational instruments, inflatable boat with oars and outboard motor, opening doors, lockers, deck lights and fenders. Further details include fully furnished bridge with seats, with halmans operator's seats, chart table and charts, radio, navigation and fire fighting equipment and many other details. The fibreglass hull is fitted with twin electric motors to two shafts and four blade propellers and rudders, radio control and interior lighting. Finished in RNLI livery. Stand.
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Lot Essay

This model was awarded a silver medal and the RNLI life boat trophy ME exhibition Alexander Palace, and many other awards.
c.f. Model Boats Oct 1989 pp41-46.

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