This 1/12th scale model of the 47-foot Watson Pentland (Civil Service No. 31) ex Thurso life-boat is for sale at £290 of which £80 will be donated to the R.N.L.I. Officials of the Institution agree it is one of the finest life-boat models they have ever seen. It is 4 feet long, built double diagonal planking and has a new petrol engine fitted, running for H miles non-stop.

Apply Mr. E. W. Sheppard, 4 Glendon Drive, Nottingham, NG51FP..