What is it ?

[george n]

Can you help me, I am watching this boat it says its a polar star but i cant find anything on the net that looks the same, I have asked for more detailed pics but thought one of you guys might have some insight to what it is,
thanks in advance

[keith S]

George, I believe this is a Billings kit of an Atlantic fish trawler.

[george n]

been on the billing site but cant find it, but think atlantic trawler is going down the right lines,
Thankyou

[CaptLee]

The Polar Star is a SAito Kit no longer in production, was a whaler originally, nice conversion of the original. Was setup originally to use a steam setup but have seen a couple that were all electric, it is a nice operating model, handles wind and waves very well.

[MotormanJoakim]

Its similar to the Billing Nordkap http://www.shipmodels.co.uk/l.aspx?k=1467721
but not quite the same...

[gpzy]

Trawler yes but Saito Polar Star no.

[gpzy]

Looks more like this
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/billing_boats_nordkap.html
But not the same. Maybe kit bashed??

[mfr02]

Any clues like dimensions? Just knowing the length will eliminate a great many kits.

[waboats]

Definately the Billings Ocean Going Trawler Polar E650

It's one of their discontinued lines. Bit Top Heavy & can be unstable with all the rigging if not ballasted correctly

Link for photo comparison

http://www.emyc.org/album_details.asp?Id=35

L 36" B 8"

Twin Motor Drive...

[gpzy]

You hit the nail on the head Waboats.

[george n]

Definately the Billings Ocean Going Trawler Polar E650

It's one of their discontinued lines. Bit Top Heavy & can be unstable with all the rigging if not ballasted correctly

Link for photo comparison

http://www.emyc.org/album_details.asp?Id=35

L 36" B 8"

Twin Motor Drive...

Yep thats it just been to see it, dont know whether to go for it or not, but thankyou all for your help I knew somebody would get it.
Regards George

[gpzy]

I hope you are in the UK, figure double the price of the dollarto punds and shipping.

[waboats]

If you decide to go ahead it's a nice boat that has lots of potential.

The MMI December 1995 (I've got a copy) covers making winches work, lights sounds etc. PM me with email & I'll send PDF copy of article (Too Big for Forum)

A good read.

Try Ebay for a copy (in NZ)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARINE-MODELLING-DECEMBER-1995_W0QQitemZ330201951960QQihZ014QQcategoryZ34058 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247Q QcmdZViewItem

[george n]

I decided not to go for it, it had been altered to a single prop as well, i was also watching a Aero kit RAF crash tender still in box unmade which I would of liked but it went for £265 and the guy who bought it had just bought one a week earlier for £205 boy he must love those boats, so it looks like I am still looking for another boat, something will catch my eye.
Regards George