Bob,
Just thought I'd mention the Tuna Clipper is still available from
Dumas as a "Specially priced Boat":

http://www.dumasproducts.com/cgi-bin...duct/View/1204

Yours looks good so far! I suspect Dumas counts on people buying their hardware and running gear to make a
profit on these kits. The Tuna Clipper is $54. I use surplus parts as mentioned earlier, saves lots of $$,
except I do use new commercial electronic speed controls. I have some old 60hz speed controls from the early '80's
that are a joke compared to what you can get today. I think I paid $100 for my original Vantec which is relegated
to the electronic junk box now. (Thats about $300 in todays money. Per capita personal income has tripled since then!)

Dave
Some retail ship model kit sites:
http://www.westbourne-model.co.uk/Mo...-Catalogue.htm
http://www.historicships.com/menu.htm
http://www.model-dockyard.com/