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

Full Description

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.

1:12 scale

Length: 49” (1244.6mm)
Beam: 13.5” (342.9mm)
Draft: 8” (203mm)
Overall length of completed model: 66” (1680mm)

The plan is sold separately from the hull or together as set. You will need to purchase both to complete this model, as the plan does not contain hull construction information.