Joffre was built in 1916 by the Ardrossan Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co.She was specifically built for the coastal towing business. This model has a plain GRP hull with CNCx cut superstructure and deck,screen printed overlays and over 300 cast white metal fittings.

Model has a plain GRP hull with CNC cut superstructure and deck, screen printed overlays and over 300 cast white metal fittings, including the ships crew and the ships dog. To complete the kit, all the necessary timber, cordage and vacuum formed lifeboats are supplied. As the Joffre saw service through two world wars it gives scope for additional detailing and a wartime paint scheme.