No these aren't Elco's

Apparently these are a type that I don't recall the name but only seven were built - I'll check the name at home and tell you tonight

Skipper

No, these are the standard 83' Coast Guard cutters, several hundred of which were built between 1941-1944. Material on these craft can be found in:

Scheina, Robert. US COAST GUARD CUTTERS & CRAFT OF WORLD WAR II. (Annapolis, MD: U.S. Naval Institute Press). 1982

Al Ross

Thanks Al

Skipper

Now that is the perfect subject for a new kit!!!!!!
Wish I were a scratch builder...very slick looking watercraft.

Gary

Years ago, the now defunct MARINE MODEL Company offered a traditional wood kit of this type under the name "Sub Buster". For a kit developed in the 1940s/50s, it was fairly well-detailed. I have one in my collection. One shows up on eBay every so often and typically sells for around $60-$70.

They are still smart looking boats

This kind of stuff really gets the adrenaline flowing..Jim

look like puddle pirates to me! (lol)

Something about boats and the JOLLY ROGER ....they go together.
Arrggh Matey!
:-) :-) :-)