"San Mateo" ferry - Orel - 1/200 scale
It was fun to come across this kit recently since I knew the "San Mateo" as a boy, having ridden her between Bainbridge Island and Seattle several times. This is the first time I've seen any of the Washington ferry boats as a kit. So even though 1/400 is the scale I tend to prefer, this kit was a "must" for me.
The kit allows either a waterline model or full hull. I'll do the waterline since that is how I remember the ship and is what I'd like to see on my display table. Also, even though I'm not a great fan of laser-cut parts, I got the laser set for this kit since I don't like mounting and cutting cardboard, either. (Many of the ships I've built used only card stock -- no cardboard required).
(By the way, I would love for someone to do the entire Washington State Ferries fleet in 1/400 scale! The ones I rode, and therefore my favorites, are the Tillikum, Illahee, San Mateo, and Kalakala.)
Best regards,
Kurt
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