EN1 Chuck Smith built this model of the USS Mataco (ATF-86).  It has a scale shipyard fiberglass hull, is 90% scratch-built and is 25 inches in length. Great job, Chuck!!

 

Construction Area


 

 

Hull Construction


 

 

Superstructure Construction

 

 


 


 

 

Finished Model

Fore, Aft, Port Side


Other Views of Finished Model

 

 


 

 


 

 

 


 

 

ENI Chuck Smith, Mataco Model and the Faithful Helper