Hello everyone, today I acquired a model that I build 35 years ago. HMCS ASSINBOINE. At the time I built the model a friend on my wanted to get in to the hobby so I gave him this model. Well, it was in his barn for 35 years untouched until today. She needs cleaning up , I cleaned much of it today. I plan to clean and salvage what I can then repaint her. She is constructed with 1/32” plywood veneer over plywood frames. The hull was then fiberglassed and covered with .010” aluminum plate. The aluminum plating is a little corroded but with a little sanding it should be ok. She is powered by two Dumas 12 volt motors. The drive shafts are 1/4” stainless steel with one inch props. I’m very happy to have this model again. It’s banged up a little and a few parts missing but I’m looking forward to her refit.
Before and after cleaning pics are attached. it’s a little strange looking at a model you build many years ago. The weathering is not the greatest but it is an attempt.