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Tug Boat Alwyn Vintcent
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1:50 Scale scratch built model of last operating steam tug in South Africa. Built using plans I drew up using photographs as reference.
Alwyn Vintcent currently being restored by Villiersdorp Vintage Tractor and Engine Club in Villiersdorp, South Africa.
Alwyn Vintcent currently being restored by Villiersdorp Vintage Tractor and Engine Club in Villiersdorp, South Africa.
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I would post them in your build log.
You could also explain the process from start to finish on how you went from photos to completed model.
Martin555.
At one stage there was a website where you were able to download the plans - created by a one of the members of the restoration team - long since disappeared. Believe one of the prime movers passed away. Not sure what exactly has happened to the Tug - even the Publicity office in Villiersdorp did not seem to know much . After Lockdown think a drive up there to find out is called for...............
Have the plans in both paper & digital format - in fact posted on this site about it last year - they were obtained from the long defunct SA Maritime Museum many years ago (80s). Was lucky enough to also travel on the AV a few times under steam. Have two unmade card models of the AV produced by then friend Dave Clarke who worked for the museum - (Dave was also the source of the plans) - last heard of he was working for the Maritime Museum in Malta. Long gone now.
On the stocks here is a start at converting a small Lindberg tug to the Alwyn Vintcent - half the new parts being drawn up already - so would love to see the photos you used for the build.
What a fantastic job you have done.
A boat truly to be proud of.
Well done.
Martin555.