Model Helen M. McAllister

Helen M. McAllister

Model nearing completion in the workshop, December 2002.

Helen M. McAllister

The St. Lawrence Seaway Tug Helen M. McAlister was scratch built by Robert Holden who started the design research in March 1999. The drawings were completed that same month for a scale of 1:32 (3/8" = 1'0"), and the the keel was laid April 1999 The length of the model is 38" with a displacement of 27 lbs. She is twin screw with independent speed controls, diesel and horn sound system; operational radar and fire monitor, navigation and deck lighting.

We also hold Mr Holden's research material and notes.

Helen M. McAllister

Helen M. McAllister, starboard side

Helen M. McAllister

Helen M. McAllister, bow

Helen M. McAllister

Helen M. McAllister, Lower bow detail

Helen M. McAllister

Helen M. McAllister, deck

Helen M. McAllister

Helen M. McAllister, deck from bow

Helen M. McAllister

Helen M. McAllister, deck from stern

Helen M. McAllister

Helen M. McAllister, propellers

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