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Harry Abbott, owner/operator of Battlefleet Models sends us news of his latest 1/700 release, the USCG Sumac WAGL-311. This scale model of the US Coast Guard’s 114’ river tender is beautifully cast in resin. The kit comes complete with brass rod for the mast and photo etch railings. The retail cost is $15.00.

Ship History
Sumac, a 114-foot river tender, was designed by A. M. Deering of Chicago. She was constructed by Peterson & Haecker Limited of Blair, NE, and entered service in 1944. She was originally powered by three Fairbanks-Morse diesel engines but these were replaced with three GM diesels in the mid-1970's. During her Coast Guard career she was stationed at Owensboro, KY, Owensboro, KY, Peoria, IL, Cairo, IL, Hickman, KY, Dubuque, IA, Keokuk, IA, and St. Louis.