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First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
The protection plating is very typical on lobster and crab fishing boats, always located where the hydraulic hauler lands the pots against the side of the boat. Some boats have thick built-up fiberglass in that area, but most use sheet Stai …
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First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
Forgive me for this Greg, but I have got to ask, are the two plates amidship the result of a passing torpedo accident? Sorry, a strange sense of humour which comes with age. Regards, a great-looking model you have there. Gary.
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First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
This is the look of Spray Cans of Satin White, saying grey for Decks, and Satin Black on this lobster Boat i am finishing now.
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First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
Hi Derek, I would agree with Gary and Greg about the colors and steer away from gloss finishes, matt or satin are the go in my opinion. Rattle cans will do if you don't have spray equipment and are comfortable using them. As Gary said it wo …
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First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
Looking good. My opinion, first is to never use a gloss paint finish on any scale model. It makes them look like plastic toys. I would suggest using spray bombs( rattle cans) of Flat Or Satin finish BBQ paint for the black, and Red Oxide Pr …
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First Post . Paint Advice for 1900s tug
Hi Murlough, and very refreshing to find a model that actually contains a gas-fired boiler and a slide valve twin steam engine. That is either a very small (domestic test tank,) or a very large model boat, you have there. With regard to col …
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Instruction Manual for Tug
Thank you Sir I received it It is perfect just what I was looking for I appreciate your help
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Instruction Manual for Tug
Have just emailed a copy to you of what I have.
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Instruction Manual for Tug
I appreciate it the scan of the Yorkshireman irishman if you get time Thank you Sir
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Instruction Manual for Tug
NEVER put your email address on an open forum
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Instruction Manual for Tug
If you could Anything would help the operations go smoother with at least some idea I appreciate your response and willingness to help thank you
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Instruction Manual for Tug
I'm sure someone overcthatcsidevof the pond will respond with help for you, if not- i have the complete unbuit kit over here in Atlantic Canada. I could also send you copies of what I have. Cheers
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Instruction Manual for Tug
If you mean the one that is in the picture, I have a scan that I can send you. Is about 15yrs old, I understand there may have been been some change to the kit, but should be minor.
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1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
PORT HOLES: I made the portholes which will be fitted to the superstructure using Brass & Copper rings, I then fixed some miniature brass nuts in place to replicate the fasteners using Gorilla Superglue Gel & I used frosted acrylic sheet to …
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1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
hi guys! Thanks for comments in regards to questions below: The rudder can be removed, yup, the decks on TIDs are indeed steel, but i wanted to do mine with planking as i wanted to be posh! (just kidding!) But I've decided to no longer plan …
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1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
Made a start on the front cabin..
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1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
Well that is none too shabby looking. She will be a solid beast. I hope you've a strong back and a large vehicle. You are certainly coming along nice.
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1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
Hi Tizdaz, Nice bit of work there with the bulwark supports, you say your going to plank the decks, are you sure that they weren't steel decks? on my Tid they were, love to see a picture of one with planked decks. Cheers, Pete
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1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
Hi Tizdaz, Nice work on the skeg and rudder. Is the rudder removable? Cheers, Stephen.
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1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
Yes, I'll bet that was time-consuming, a nice neat job standing like two rows soldiers. Keep up the good work it's progressing nicely.
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1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
Looks good. Looking at your pictures will the planking go to the bulwarks if so would it be better to install the supports after the decking is done. Rick
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1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
Deck Filled, made a start on the Bulwark supports which are made using 3mm ply, these are VERY time consuming as each one is slightly different so cant use a template! once i have finished these I will be making a start on planking the deck …
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Doing a barge for my tugboats
No cheating, it was made from birch plywood. I could not get my nephew to build it at his school welding shop. So, there is a bin of birch plywood off cuts waiting to be used. Wanted to weight naturally without needing to ballast with other …
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Doing a barge for my tugboats
Nice one Ron, GREAT rusting Or did you cheat? Build it from mild steel and leave outside for a few days Super job of a real working boat. I'd raise my hat - if it wasn't so cold Cheers, Doug
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Tug Hull Design
Thanks. I'll try it.
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Tug Hull Design
Hi WW! Try to get something under this email. . . You may be lucky. . . info@vdgm.nl Greets Michel-Claude
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Tug Hull Design
I have found this drawing. Is it likely to be typical?
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Tug Hull Design
Ha Ha! Thw water was like soup - you have had to surveyed it by braille..