Electric remote-controlled boat ANDREA GAIL RC 1/30

Discover the Andrea Gail 1/72 Billing Boats model boat kit, a kit that combines emotion, history, and the pleasure of assembly — perfect for modelers eager to bring a maritime legend to life.

Recreate the famous American fishing boat tragically linked to the movie "The Perfect Storm," and immerse yourself in the history and pride of building this ship step by step.

Technical specifications

This kit offers a reproduction at a scale of 1/72 with impressive dimensions once assembled:

approximately 720 mm in length, 210 mm in width, and 550 mm in height.

The kit contains all laser-cut wooden parts, the assembly plan, the explanatory manual, as well as the necessary fittings to create a highly detailed static version.

The model is part of Billing Boats' "600" series, using the construction technique of flat half-hulls, where the hull halves are assembled.

Advantages & features

The Andrea Gail Billing Boats model offers an ideal balance between accessibility and quality of finish: the method of half-hulls minimizes alignment difficulties and limits common errors for a novice.

The dramatic nature of the vessel — based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, whose adventure was tragically made famous in the film starring George Clooney — adds an emotional dimension to your project. After a violent storm, the Andrea Gail and its crew disappeared, becoming a powerful symbol of the sea and its dangers.

By building this model, you become part of a captivating maritime story. The finished model will look superb on display, with an elegant silhouette that respects the original.

If you are looking for a model boat kit that combines a reasonable challenge, aesthetic appeal, and an emotionally charged narrative, the Andrea Gail 1/72 Billing Boats is for you.

Embark on this enriching project, bring a legendary ship to life, and display your pride as a modeler.

⚠️ Technical warning: This kit is intended for modelers with some experience but does not include paint, glue, or tools.

Precision tools (fine files, tweezers, sandpaper) and careful alignment control of the half-hulls are recommended for optimal results.

Contents:

• Set of wooden parts for hull and superstructure construction.
• Wood, plastic, and metal fittings.
• 3mm diameter brass propeller shaft with M3 thread.
• Ø40mm diameter M3 plastic three-blade propeller.
• Assembly instructions.