Working scale model of the famous frigate. Scratch- built by John Edwards from the original ship builder plan. HMS Amethyst 1:72 scale 4'-4"length. The model depicts Amethyst as she was at the time of the Korean war and in her final configuration as seen in the film "Yangtse Incident". The model is featured in the book  " British Sloops and Frigates " by Les Brown.  The ship performs realistically and reliably on the water,has twin speed controllers, giving separate port /starboard control,running on 6 volts (battery included),but  transmitter and receiver not included. The model comes with working instructions and has an adequate display case.