Clyde Puffer Model Kit
Seen frequently up and down the west coast of Scotland, the Clyde Puffer is a ubiquitous part of British maritime heritage. These boats would bring supplies to and from the western isles and Glasgow, forming a vital link to island communities. Their fame increased due to the stories of Para Handy, the rogueish skipper of the Vital Spark and his crew, whose high jinks around Loch Fyne and Arran were staples of the Glasgow Evening News from 1905 to 1923. The charm of these stories lives on, and there are still puffers to be found, either in museums, or running cruises in Scotland.
This small laser-cut model of a standard puffer has been designed and made entirely in Scotland, and is simple enough to be built in 20 minutes. It is unpainted, but comes with glue, detailed assembly instructions, and painting guidelines. It's to an approximate scale of 1:270, and comes in at 75mm long. Due to its small parts, it is not a toy, and shouldn't be given to small children.
Seen frequently up and down the west coast of Scotland, the Clyde Puffer is a ubiquitous part of British maritime heritage. These boats would bring supplies to and from the western isles and Glasgow, forming a vital link to island communities. Their fame increased due to the stories of Para Handy, the rogueish skipper of the Vital Spark and his crew, whose high jinks around Loch Fyne and Arran were staples of the Glasgow Evening News from 1905 to 1923. The charm of these stories lives on, and there are still puffers to be found, either in museums, or running cruises in Scotland.
This small laser-cut model of a standard puffer has been designed and made entirely in Scotland, and is simple enough to be built in 20 minutes. It is unpainted, but comes with glue, detailed assembly instructions, and painting guidelines. It's to an approximate scale of 1:270, and comes in at 75mm long. Due to its small parts, it is not a toy, and shouldn't be given to small children.
Seen frequently up and down the west coast of Scotland, the Clyde Puffer is a ubiquitous part of British maritime heritage. These boats would bring supplies to and from the western isles and Glasgow, forming a vital link to island communities. Their fame increased due to the stories of Para Handy, the rogueish skipper of the Vital Spark and his crew, whose high jinks around Loch Fyne and Arran were staples of the Glasgow Evening News from 1905 to 1923. The charm of these stories lives on, and there are still puffers to be found, either in museums, or running cruises in Scotland.
This small laser-cut model of a standard puffer has been designed and made entirely in Scotland, and is simple enough to be built in 20 minutes. It is unpainted, but comes with glue, detailed assembly instructions, and painting guidelines. It's to an approximate scale of 1:270, and comes in at 75mm long. Due to its small parts, it is not a toy, and shouldn't be given to small children.