Model scale 1/50, a combination of a paddlewheel tug and a river gunboat. Specifications and colors as by the new owner (my grandson 10 years old). In the hope that I will ever be able to build a model of the quality like those of Vladimir or Nicoros.

Model scale 1/50, a combination of a paddlewheel tug and a river gunboat. Specifications and colors as by the new owner (my grandson 10 years old). In the hope that I will ever be able to build a model of the quality like those of Vladimir or Nicoros.

Model scale 1/50, a combination of a paddlewheel tug and a river gunboat. Specification and color as by the new owner (my grandson 10 years old). I the hope that I will ever be able to build a model of the quality of Vladimir or Nicoross.

The Greek Navy gunboat P229 Tolmi, formerly the USS Green Bay, seen here in Rhodes on 2 Sep 2007.

Strait of Hormuz, 1980