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Tug Boat "Flora"
Hi Guys, Done a little more work on the hull. After cutting the motors off of the sub i attached them to the hull. I then decided to make a start on the superstructure, again using the plastic from the margarin tub. Martin555.
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T.i.D Tug
I brought this model in the shape it is in about 3 years ago hoping that one day I could get round to making it a model to be proud of.. I will be basing this on the T.I.D 164.. I will try and include as many updates and pictures as I can, …
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Re: T.i.D Tug
Hi TID 164 is in Chatham Dockyard well worth a day out if and when we can, have a look at this Facebook page, the guy who is running it is based in Maldon Essex and is working on restoring TID Brent. I don't know if you have asked this "Wha …
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(Tug Boat) Yorkshireman
Just purchased from retired sailor,stripping paint and all fittings,giving complete overall first sail date hopefully 15-3-19 (Motor: Decaperm x2) (ESC: x3?) (10/10) Updated 16-4-20 with photos,all ready for life when back to normal and can …
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Re: Micro Tug
Hi Ron, The plan is the copyright of ModelBoats magazine so it would not be right for me to publish it without their permission. I have emailed them to ask if they will permit limited publication. Sorry, but I believe copyright is important …
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(Tug Boat) Seaforth Conqueror
Seaforth Conqueror is a scratch built AHTS that was owned by Seaforth, Boa and Tosia and was scrapped in Mexico (5/10)
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Re: Scratch built SDM MkII tug built by UmI Ryuzuki
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Springer Tug
Now painted not going overboard with detail this is just a fun boat,Viper marine 15 speed control, 1 1/2 prop, cut down large brass rudder, more than 3 1/2 pounds lead ballast, will be adding nav lights, maiden voyage set for Sunday 2nd Feb …
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Springer Tug
Almost ready for paint, all white parts 3d printed, ( I know it's cheating but if I bought a kit it would have plastic mouldings) that' my excuse anyway!
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
Hi Ron, Saw your query, but thought I'd take a back seat and see what others suggested before sticking my ubiquitous oar in! "Anyone know how to create lettering ....." Yes thanks Ron Seriously though folks ( moi? grave? ) Martin's method i …
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
Anyone know how to create lettering for placing the vessel’s name on the model?
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
Added more details. Made the little skiff, tie downs and such
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
Navigation lights working! Hand Railings are on and Safety Rings in place. Twin horns too. Waiting for the pilot wheelhouse furnishings and a 4 bladed prop. Then, the long awaited Spring Thaw
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
Painted wheelhouse and deck bollards.
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
No, I have not costed out the build. I was given the motor and gears, the birch ply, the plastic sign material sheets, much of the balsa was from model plane days. Had to buy the Tightbond III and CA glues and paint. Working on the wheelhou …
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
What a difference a black hull makes!
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
Really taking shape now Ron - looking good . Knew I had seen a similar superstructure somewhere - found this in a 2000 copy of Marine Modeller discovered whilst sorting out the garage....... Looks a bit longer and its round bilge not multi …
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
Gunwales, deck, and rub rails are now fibreglassed
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
Gunwales on
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
I am adding strips along the edge of the deck to attach the bulwarks. Thanks Donnieboy, you always come through with suggestions.
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
Oh my...basswood was used on the deck plates. Sub deck is balsa. The Gunwale will require some helping hands from Don. Donnieboy
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Miss Katherine Tugboat seen in boatyard, Mahone Bay, N.S. Canada
Come along way since September. Been working on the wheelhouse windows. Talked to the owner, he said the original plan was to add doors that would slide aft. So, I added them to the model.
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Model boat's push tug
after reading model boats mag i started this still a way to go as i found a 1/4 sheet of 1/8 ply
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River Tug (Lumba?)
This is my latest acquisition - unfortunately just started its journey and got as far as my sister near Southampton. Still many miles to go before it gets home. When that occurs will be doing a refurbishment.......... As a blog no doubt
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Re: Yorkshire Man Tug
As long as it's not named Exxon Valdez Martin, as there might be a real pollution problem!! JB
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Re: Yorkshire Man Tug
Jb, I think you're next project should be a nice big Oil Tanker, then you could refuel with oil as many times as you like. Martin555.
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Re: Yorkshire Man Tug
Fountains, don't you mean the new ship fireboat welcome display ?
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Re: Yorkshire Man Tug
Good idea Peter I'm about to put a P94 in my destroyer! When were you in Munich? They rebuilt the Biergarten 'Ausschank' a few years ago. It's now much closer to the corner where I sail (3rd & 4th pics) Cheers, Doug