I have for sale 1/6 scale Allison Engine laser cut balsa kits. Easy to build and customize. Good for Thunderboats or just display.
Available at classichydros.com
Box_art_allison_6th.pdf
In the May issue of Marine Modelling, Ernie Lazenby wrote a nice 4 page article about building a Vintage Shovelnose kit. He added a wood deck to it and made it look good! Check it out.