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Rum Runner / Glencoe 110' subchaser kitbash (1/74th)

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Story:

As received, with progressive demilitarization pics (art imitates life, right?)

Story:
Here's where my head went, taking the role of rum runner after going down the historical rabbit hole.












--- Quote from: Frank3k on February 26, 2024, 03:55:20 AM ---That looks like a nice boat despite the kits age. The rum runner probably didn't need all the masts and rigging, either.

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From what I've gleaned, at best they needed a radio mast capable of picking up warnings from shore about the Coast Guard heading out or the cops' movements.

Tall masts could be a detriment, leading to discovery.

apophenia:
Watching this one with interest  :smiley:

I know the engine bay will be well-hidden on your model ... but any idea what powered the original rum-runner? Here at the export end of the supply chain, they seemed to have mainly been twin war-surplus Liberty 12s.

Buzzbomb:
I like the thoughts behind this.

Would be an ideal subject for a Pirate/Smuggler Group build as well

perttime:
During the Finnish prohibition (until 5th day of 4th month in '32 at 10 AM), smugglers were going for the fastest boats they could get. If Authorities were getting a new faster boat, smugglers bought bigger engines.

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