10 Hatch Motor Coaster - 1/50th scale
The Real Boat...
Built in 1968-73 in the German Democratic Republic for service in the North Sea and Baltic seaports, these Europa-type coasters were designed as multi-purpose carriers, handling diverse cargoes such as wood, paper, grain, containers etc. Over 30 vessels were originally built for Lars Rej Johansen of Oslo however they have since changed hands and names.
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The Kit Build...
Well construction has been underway for a while (about a week), and progress has been made! Below you can see some of the progress shots of the build. The inside of the hull was finished in a gray acrylic paint/clear combination and allowed to dry for a few days before any real work started. For whatever reason I never got around to naming or taking final images of the boat - but it is finished. Hopefully this summer I will do this to show it off.
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