USCGC Bear (WMEC-901) is a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter. She was laid down August 23, 1979 and launched September 25, 1980 by the Tacoma Boatbuilding Company of Tacoma, Washington. She was commissioned February 4, 1983. She was named for USRC Bear (AG-29), a steam barquentine that was built in Scotland and served the United States Treasury Department in the United States Revenue Cutter Service's Alaskan Patrol.
The 1/96 scale Bear Class Cutter is a small, easy to transport model but not a novice model. There are tweeks the might need to be made accourding to how a person would like to build the model. These are cut from gator-board, a waterproof material with foam in the middle. These decks will fit Scale Shipyard hul, and hopefull coming soon to Coast Guard Models hulll.
To order the hull, please visit Scale Shipyard's Coast Guard Page and let them know Homeport Models sent you. Decals can be purchased at Hawk Graphics. All prices do not include shipping costs.If additional shipping is needed, Homeport Models will contact you.
Bear Class Package – $200.00
Includes lasers and etch set
- Best Value -
Bear Class Lasers – $120.00
Gator board with Bear Structure, bridge, stacks, and full decks
Bear Class Etch Set– $100.00
Etch set with railings, nets, ladders, stairs, walkways, and more.
