USCGC Mohawk WPG-78

Thats where this one came from.  Unfortunately, they no longer carry the Mohawk.  they have about 3-4 other Coasties.  But the Mohawk was purchased when it was on clearance.  I think I got the 2nd to last if not the last one.

m60a3 wrote:

Seriously, that is a COOL boat. Don't see too many of these types of vessels. I really like it. Wish I could find one.                           60

Mohawk and others available direct from Iron Shipwright at http://ironshipwrights.com/

 Seriously, that is a COOL boat. Don't see too many of these types of vessels. I really like it. Wish I could find one.

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Very nice build, especially from a non-ship guy! I especially like the camouflage. Makes me start itching to get my 1/700 USCGC Eastwind started in her Measure 16 arctic scheme.

 In before jtilley! 

     Sorry. Had to do it.

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Rob

Wow, talk about a brain skip, your model made me recall the following...I took a train trip to Yorktown, Virginia in 1983 and at a stop in Wilmington DE. I glanced out the window and lo and behold, the Mohawk! It was outfitted with most of it's armament and painted in naval gray...I recognized it as a CG cutter but couldn't make out it's name. For the longest time it was impossible to find out it's name, and why it wasn't scrapped..in the early 90's I came across an article in the Navy Times that a group of veterans, Coast Guard and Navy, helped restore the ship and were attempting to transform it into a museum. Apparently they succeded, it's a rare thing to save a CG cutter, most money goes to perserving Naval ships. By the way, the volunteers did such a great job restoring the 3" guns they were actually made "battle ready". The ATF found out and made the volunteers remove the breech blocks, made the ATF a little nervous according to the article. 

Thanks Mike.  I do know that sometime during her service, the forward spray wall was extended all the way around, instead of having the brake in it.  After her service, the Mohawk spent the next 30+ years as a Pilot boat. It was then restored to her former glory and set as a floating museum.  the restoration was spear headed by her former CG crew.  I forgot to mention, this is a 1:350th kit, however its only about 5 inches long.

Viper

Nice job for an "armor guy", and an unusual subject to boot. I have the same model,  haven't built it yet. Coast Guard cutters in WWII underwent a lot of changes, most classes of cutters were ocean escorts in the Atlantic. Your model seems to be typical of that 165' class so it's a safe bet it's accurate at some point during the war. As a side note the 165's were pretty much scrapped after the war: however the TAHOMA was utilized as an examination ship in Chesapeake Bay in 1950. The US was concerned that the USSR, lacking a long range bomber, would deliver an atomic bomb by ship. The TAHOMA was painted bright YELLOW with the word "Guard" painted in black on the hull and challenged all incoming marine traffic. I think when I build my 165 it will sport a bright yellow paint job with black deck guns and depth charge, something different!   

 Again, nice job, look forward to your next maritime subject.

Regards

Mike M.USCG(RET)