{"product_id":"billing-boats-1-40-u-s-coast-guards-plastic-hull","title":"Billing Boats U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Boat 1:40 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Little Lifeboat Built for Terrible Weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome boats are built to look pretty in calm water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was not one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Billing Boats U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Boat is based on the legendary 44-foot Motor Lifeboat — the kind of vessel designed to go out when sensible people were trying very hard to come back in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurf. Wind. Breaking seas. Capsize risk. Bad visibility. Bad decisions by other boaters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was the boat the Coast Guard sent anyway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 1:40 scale, the Coast Guard Rescue Boat gives you that rugged, no-nonsense rescue-boat character in a compact, highly satisfying build. And this upgraded edition now includes a full photo manual, making it a much friendlier project than the old-school “good luck and here’s a drawing” kits many builders remember.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe New Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgraded Photo Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis newer edition includes a step-by-step photographic manual that walks you through the build visually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of staring at a plan sheet wondering whether part 27 goes before part 31 — or whether the tiny drawing is lying to you — you get a clearer, more practical building sequence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess guessing. Less head scratching. More building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Perfect Step Up from Plastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve built plastic models and you’re ready for something more substantial, this is a terrific bridge into the world of boat modeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou still get the confidence of a pre-formed plastic hull, but now you also start working with wood, fittings, rigging, deck details, and real model-ship construction techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt’s not a terrifying leap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a very satisfying step up.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Molded Plastic Hull\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hull is already formed for you, which means you do not have to plank the hull from scratch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat alone may save you several evenings of muttering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plastic hull gives you a clean, strong foundation and lets you focus on the visible details that make this rescue boat come alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed-Media Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where the kit gets interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit combines a molded plastic hull with wood, plastic components, fittings, mast material, rigging cord, and plan sheets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou get a little bit of everything — which is exactly why this kit is such a useful learning project. It teaches you how different materials behave without throwing you into the deep end on day one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatic Display — With RC Possibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOut of the box, this kit is designed as a static display model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut because of its plastic hull and practical rescue-boat shape, many experienced builders also use it as a starting point for radio-control conversion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️\u003cem\u003eRC conversion requires additional parts additional parts, planning, and experience — motors, batteries, electronics, sealing, and installation are not included — but the hull gives adventurous builders a tempting canvas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn other words: build it for the shelf, or turn it into a pond project if you know what you’re doing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither way, it looks like it means business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the 44-Foot Motor Lifeboat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe original 44-foot Motor Lifeboat became one of the most respected rescue boats in Coast Guard history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was compact, powerful, self-righting, self-bailing, and built for brutal conditions. 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height: 33.4688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner \/ Advanced Beginner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 33.4688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34.2327%; height: 33.4688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.9102%; height: 33.4688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step photo manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Inside the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-molded plastic hull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabin and superstructure components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRamin wood mast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRigging cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFittings package\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropeller shaft, stern tube, and rudder components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-size plan sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step photo manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit is ideal for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic modelers ready to try boat modeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginners who want a more serious project without planking a wooden hull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoast Guard and maritime history enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModelers looking for a compact display boat with real presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperienced builders looking for an RC conversion candidate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Billing Boats U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Boat is not the biggest kit on the shelf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does not need to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has that rare thing every good model needs: character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tough little rescue boat. A practical build. A famous working vessel. And now, with the upgraded photo manual, a much clearer path from box of parts to finished model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want a boat model that looks purposeful, builds smart, and carries a real maritime story, this one earns its place on the bench.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.billingboats.com\/image\/catalog\/productdocs\/428314_manual.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Manual \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.billingboats.com\/image\/catalog\/productdocs\/428314_Photomanual.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Photomanual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Billing Boats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957602488422,"sku":"BBoats01-00-0100","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/428314_03.jpg?v=1772823646","url":"https:\/\/www.modelexpo-online.pro\/products\/billing-boats-1-40-u-s-coast-guards-plastic-hull","provider":"Model Expo Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}