Updated 22 November 2011

ENVOY CLASS SALVAGE TUG BOAT ( * * * * )

The Full-size Vessels: The six vessels of the ENVOY class, namely Enchanter, Encore, Enforcer, Enigma, Enticer and Envoy were built and completed in 1944 for the Admiralty by Cochrane of Selby. The vessels were used as fleet tugs during World War II and fitted with a 12-pounder deck gun, two Oerlikon guns and two Colt machine guns for defence when on escort or rescue duty. After the war the tugs were sold into commercial service and renamed Englishman, Cintra, Vernicos, Matsas.

The Kit: The model is built around five glassfibre mouldings: the hull with external plating detail, superstructure, wheelhouse, engine room and funnel. The kit includes the running gear (rudder, propshaft, brass propeller), over 800 etched brass and white metal fittings; these include brass stanchions. Also provided are CNC-milled styrene sheets and printed styrene sheets, printed ply deck overlays, moulded styrene ship’s boats, resin-cast Carley floats and an anchor windlass kit. The rod, wire, dowel and other items needed to finish the model are also included. In addition to the two full size plans, a large number of perspective assembly drawings are given to enable the discerning enthusiast to build this model to museum standards. The kit is available in two versions: ENVOY Class Admiralty Tug (Armed): the kit includes a 12-pounder deck gun, two Oerlikons and two Colt machine guns. Model names and pennant numbers for the six vessels of the class are supplied. ENVOY Class Salvage Tug (Civilian): this kit does not include the set of guns and post-war vessel names.

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS: Model Specifications: Scale 1:48 Length o.a. 1108 mm (43-1/2”) Beam 248 mm (9-3/4”) Displacement 1.5 kg (25 lbs) Single screw, suitable for steam or electric propulsion.

Required for R/C Operation: 2 channel radio control system in conjunction with a servo and electronic speed control, motor, coupling, battery. For steam propulsion suitable plants are available from Cheddar Models Ltd (Puffin or Gemini Horizontal), or Stour Valley Steam (Snipe Horizontal).