This Interesting Model Has Been Sold. Thank you! VINTAGE SCRATCH BUILT TUGBOAT MODEL Alfred S. Hellier (1951-1989)  MODEL DIMENSIONS: 24 1/2" L x 8" W x 15"H         WEIGHT: 3 Lbs    PRESENTED is a model of a harbor tug identified as “K“. It is built primarily from wood and other materials with a lift off cabin and forward hatch. The K is fitted with an electric motor and drive train for battery power, and is finished in three colors of enamel, a red bottom, off white deck house and Robin egg blue on the hull and lower cabin sides . This model's hull is built using plank over rib construction with the deck and deck house made from thin wood sheets. All the hardware and fittings are individually hand made in wood and metal with two life rings made from resin. Inside the pilothouse is a wheel, engine telegraph and other bridge fittings. Alfred S. Hellier, the model's maker, was a noted North Carolina model ship builder whose work was ranged from very small scale models of known ships to much larger scale models which are smaller in size. Most were engine powered. He died at an early age, making his work highly collectible.                              Looking forward from port stern     CONDITION: All the gear and fittings are in place and nothing is broken or missing. The overall appearance of the model is Folk Artsy and has a funky charm.   MODEL DIMENSIONS: 26" L x 5" W x 17"H         WEIGHT: 15 1/2 Lbs                                                                         Looking aft from starboard bow Mounted on a base,  she has an attractive look and will make an interesting addition to home, den or office                         Pilot house 3.8 Volt electric motor & shaft                      Deck view. Switches under forward hatch International buyers welcome, but should inquire first.  We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and the Eastern Caribbean.   OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are  included in this offer if an error is due to our fault. SHIPPING & PACKING: Because of its height, this model should be packed and shipped professionally. Please inquire for our suggestions. ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, money order, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. No credit cards or PayPal accepted on this item.   Copyright 2010 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved