Saw this thread and had to stick my nose in.
I finished the Platinum princess giantscale FE build in october 08 which is the first here in the states, an HPR 2.33 hull. Anyone wanting any tips check out the RumRunner build thread or contact me on the RR forum, it is unlikely i will respond on this forum other than to post the vid when it's done. I am currently making a video with build pics and a short tribute to a few boating folks lost to us during the build. Once spring rolls around i will throw video of the princess running, to include the onboard camera view.
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