Built in 1954 by O. F. Shearer & Sons at Cedar Grove, West Virginia Juanita served under 2 owners as a working tow on the Kanawah & Ohio Rivers before she was sold & converted into her present form for private use. Her lines have not changed over the years which a sheer that seems to go on forever.
Juanita will be second kit I've gotten developed through a friend who has a model boat business in China. As before with Major, I committed to an initial run of 10 to get the model produced which I am offering as a group buy at very affordable cost. I have no interest in selling kits but only enjoy building hence the unorthodox means to get these eccentric subjects made. One the initial run is made, this kit will be offered to eBay & Aliexpress agents who'll offer for 2-3X over the initial price.
As with Major, this is a complete kit with laser cut birch ply/ABS/PC parts, walnut paddles, brass photo etch & tubing plus 3DP resin detail parts, KV1000 motor with 1:17.5 belt drive reduction, 4 working rudders & linkage, LED lighting. Decal sets for both Juanita's early AEP work & late privately owned versions of Juanita. Electronics & servos are not included. Assembled brass rudder upgrade is available for additional charge.
Kit dimensions measure 850x230x100mm & will weigh 3kg & will be packed in a double carton for added protection. Model finished dims will be 41” x 8.25” with a ballasted weight between 12.5-14.5lb.
Photos of Juanita along with several of the prototype are attached for reference & I'll post final photos once all detailing is complete this week. Model runs great in testing earlier last week & if ballasted per recommendations, will be a very stable & dry boat. Try that with a Dumas kit!
If anyone would have interest in getting a kit, send me a PM for more details. Thanks!
Chuck
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