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‘Hilda 2’ (Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter) – By David Alderton – Plan

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Plan for this pilot cutter by David Alderton has lovely lines with a deep keel at the transom end. Hilda 2 was built by J. Cooper at Pill, near Bristol, in 1899.

£22.00

Specification

  • Designer: David Alderton
  • 1:12 scale
  • Length: 49” (1244.6mm)
  • Beam: 13.5” (342.9mm)
  • Draft: 8” (203mm)
  • Overall length of completed model: 66” (1680mm)

Full Description

This beautiful 4-sheet plan by David Alderton shows complete details of deck fittings, mast, and rigging as well as a sail plan.

Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter ‘Hilda 2’ was built by J. Cooper at Pill, near Bristol, in 1899. These vessels would sail out into the stormy Western Approaches where they would compete to win piloting contracts from approaching merchant ships. A larger hull (1” to foot). Faster than the Marguerite, this cutter has lovely lines with a deep keel at the transom end.

  • Designer: David Alderton
  • 1:12 scale
  • Length: 49” (1244.6mm)
  • Beam: 13.5” (342.9mm)
  • Draft: 8” (203mm)
  • Overall length of completed model: 66” (1680mm)

Please note: The plan is sold separately from the hull BUT you will need to purchase both to complete this model. The plan does not contain instructions for building the hull.

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