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SAR&H Steam Tug PLANS wanted
My thanks to Harold in the USA for providing copies of the Lines and Plans for the Sir William Hoy. Thanks also to model-boats.com which enabled this to happen.
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Tug Crew
Where are you based? if you like and are willing to trust me, I could buy what you want from Adrian ( he is the only source for the Turner figures as he has bought the tools and stock from George Turner -- and also happens to be a friend of …
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Tug Crew
I had seen these, but they are of the wrong period. The turner ones look correct.
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Tug Crew
Graupner also do a range of 1/32 figures. View them at http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/graupner_crew.html They may also supply outside UK if you can't source them locally. Good luck.
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Tug Crew
Another email telling that they only sell by post or at model boat shows.
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Tug Crew
I sent them an email and apparently they only sell to the UK and do not export, so does anyone know a web site that stocks them?
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Veron tug
the coaster had more than two coats of matt and polyester resin , however it does mean that we still have some of the fine tissue matting left , Ive also got around half a gallon of polyester resin and a little of that grey gel coat too , i …
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Veron tug
HI Kevin This is indeed a kit from the past. it was still on sale in 1976 as per the attached pic from Model Boats Dec 1976. Perhaps another member may have a copy of the plans that could be photocopied? As the model was started some years …
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Veron tug
motor / or even a small steam plant may be possible ! should look good accompaniying your sun xxI on the water ! !
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Re: Detachable deck
@merchant67 Is this question in reference to the tugboat you are working on currently?
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Re: In the damp a soggy footsteps of Captain Nemo
Chum! That is a very BadAss looking tug! Outstanding workmanship! What kind of power and electronics are you using? When you get a chance let me know.
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Re: In the damp a soggy footsteps of Captain Nemo
… overed the bases: land, sea, & air. Looking forward to your tug weathering. Given your real life background it will be well done.
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Re: In the damp a soggy footsteps of Captain Nemo
… w. But, using for weathering techniques I plan to use on my tug...I think. -- The 1/10th scale Bluebird is just about done, but have run into a binding problem with the Traxxas electronics. No surprises there! Yep that's me!
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Re: New to model boating
… a preformed hull is the better choice. Try the Carol Moran tugboat by Dumas. It’s hull is formed by two pieces of molded plastic and requires minimal tools to complete the kit. It will teach you how to solder the hand rails, and form other …
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Re: Boats/Ships I saw on a recent Alaskan trip
Nice variety of subjects, the tug got me as it reminded me of the tugs on the mersey back in the sixties/seventies. Thanks for sharing. Dave. (Wisbech UK)
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Re: Recognize this boat?
… ne down considerably. It appears to be an old steam-powered tug working on Lake Tahoe, rather than a Florida boat. The giveaway is the combination of the small steam tug, tall smokestack, and the Sierra Nevada mountain backdrop. Historical …
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Re: Recognize this boat?
Looks like a dirty old tug thats my best guess Philuk
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Edina Model Yacht Club "2026 Lighthouse Night #1"
… day, and there was a huge turnout. The club had our 2 vac-u-tug boats available for kids (of all ages) to use, and one club member brought 4 brightly colored sailboats which he also made available for guests to try their hand at. We start t …
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Help locating plans for Shelly Foss restoration.
Hello, I was given a very old Shelly Foss tugboat model that was damaged. Id like to repair it but I need pictures or a copy of the instructions to make new pieces (entire pilot house). Does anyone have a set floating around? Thanks
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Re: Is my memory still working.... or.....
… kit waiting. They also used to manufacture a few kits, the tug Alfred, I have the plans, a nice paddle steamer, Forties off shore oil rig supply ship etc. Staff were nice lovely shop. My job location changed to Watford and I do not remembe …
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Re: British Toy Boats.
… er to provide rudder control to my ‘remastered’ Veron Titan tug as its stern section is solid balsa. There is no easy access for pushrods etc. I believe the design goes back to 1955, so long before the days of compact RC gear.
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Re: Stuck on the job
… s. Hand washing a set of dinner dishes always helps after a tug-of-war in the shop. My biggest issue is my eyes and I search for as many phillips-head screws in my stash other than flat heads. I need all the help I can get with the small on …
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Re: British Toy Boats.
… s’ in the early 70s: an Eeze Bilt MTB kit in my case, Veron tug and of course Airfix kits. Perhaps it’s just a matter of complexity? a toy is something which is usually ‘plug and play’ with not too much attention paid to scale accuracy, alm …
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Re: thinking aloud
… found on makerworld, (thanks to the uploaders there!). The tug is about 18" long and the battleship about 3 ft. Stock settings for all materials and no real problems to speak of. Keep at it, definitely worth the effort.
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North Sea Drifters and Steam Engines.
… rst steam engine was fitted to the Anteo a Harbour Berthing Tug by Panart which has to be the best ever kit with regard to instructions, brass fittings, and exceptional timber. I think the photos are self explanatory hopefully. (note the cr …
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Re: North Sea Drifters and Steam Engines.
Gary Now that's one of a fantastic looking tug Col
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Re: What do YOU think? Will it make a difference?
… actually are more efficient on slow moving vessels such as tugboats when engaged in towage. At higher speeds it is better to have free running props so the water runs unobstructed to the propellors. That is also the reason that on todays m …
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Re: What do YOU think? Will it make a difference?
… I emphasize model since those of you with experience on 1:1 tugs may feel differently.