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Ammusement
"Tug" cartoon! (Pat's post from earlier)
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… Bass ply and poplar. My recent models (Sprite and Springer tug) have used Hoop Pine ply for outer skins and other structural parts, which is strong and stiff, but MUCH more economical, when compared with Birch. It is more than strong enoug …
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… panels. The last time I ordered 1.5mm ply (for the Springer tug and Lesro Sprite) I used Hoop ply, much cheaper than Birch and seemingly just as strong, so I'll go with this again, but it's a wee-ways off yet. I welcome, and look forward to …
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Question of the Day?
… ful. Plura plastic is very stable, the Bugsier 3 (Graupner) tug boat kit came out in 1974 and was still being produced 40 years later. That was an early use of Plura. Hulls formed from Plura need a good paint job and keep out of direct sun …
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VIC SMEED'S VIVACITY
… stranded out on the lake when I am on my own. The Springer tug was my first thought, but looking at the LesRo Sprite, I think I could make good use of its flat fronted bows and with a suitable bumper it may be able to do the job for me? An …
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Navy History
… ne to fly the Atlantic. LCDR Read’s message from Lisbon, Portugal, to the President read, “We are safely across the pond. The job is finished.” The NC-4 is now located at the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, Florida. With trans …
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Pats QOD 23/08/25
… ne. Interesting to see that Cash is tackling a big Springer tug. I have a stalled project for a Mini Springer 7" LoA. Suppose I could finish it on the dining table? Maybe I'll call it Little Hopper Cheers, Doug
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Question of the Day?
… re all relevant parts of the same hobby. Typical example is tug towing, the same procedures used in full size are used in model size, get it wrong and points are lost. Personally, I enjoy the forum regardless whether it's maritime history, …
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My son busted Leeds hobby shop
Some kind if a uk tugboat he bought Probly spent 200 pounds I’ll bet I won’t know till he is here next month
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Name That Ship
Right Tugboatcliffe only two out the three are sail training ships also one of those was privately owned EdW I will see what I can do about U Boat questions after the bank holiday
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For Those That Know
… vided. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER Barely clears small huts, Loses tug-of-war with small engine, (Wins tug of war with an engine when assisted) Can fire a speeding bullet, Swims well. Is occasionally addressed by GOD LIEUTENANT Sometimes clears a …
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New restoration project, 48" raf crash tender mk2.
… , my choice would have to be a rescue craft of some sort or Tug helping others. Cheers Colin.
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THE MOST ORIGINAL, STRANGE AND FAILURE SHIPS EVER BUILT IN THE WORLD.
… modeling. In RC modeling I have noticed a preponderance of tugboats, but other types are also frequent objects of choice. In static modeling, galleons and especially vessels are the favorites. I have seen many reproductions, for example, o …
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How Many
… Plymouth, London, Liverpool also Ireland, France. Spain, Portugal, Germany,Sweden, Norway and Gibraltar. I built models of both in large size. Now finishing more larger ships ( Dumas Crocket n Dumas Creole Queen) when I can. Love looking at …
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Power Saws for Cutting Wood for Models
… pace and is movable. Lew https://images.app.goo.gl/YBpdr3HUZtUgZQpS6
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Dilemma
… ine Finish my Patrol Boat, River conversion Finish my small tug Too many in the dry dock as I hit limitations due to physical restrictions which are now hopefully over.
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Ready-to-run Model Boats
… Fire Rescue, Bristol Bay, Cajun Commander Airboat, Atlantic Tug, as well as Kyosho Jetski, Surfer Dude, and Streamliner. These are all in my harbor alongside my kit-built boats. Several Club members have the Proboat Horizon Harbor Tug, whic …
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Youngsters at the pond
… s the reason the Edina Model Yacht Club added our two Vac-U-Tugs. They are stable, the battery lasts a long time, the consoles we have built make "piloting" easy and safe (can't be accidentally dropped in the pond ... LOL). The steering and …
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Pats QOD 28/07/25
… o her home port as the Belem under tow by a French seagoing tug, flying the French flag after 65 years. Fully restored to her original condition, she began a new career as a sail training ship. On 8 and 9 May 2024, she carried the Olympic f …
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Dilemma
… small lake.(see below) To add to the list there are - Three tugs Swordsman U Boat But that should keep me busy for a while
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Dilemma
… c. For me I would choose my operating fireboat over another tug and other models in progress or in need of repair (unless they don't require a lot of time). So, I would use what you got, go down to the pond, chat with the others, and make u …
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Propulsion; three props or other systems
My V4-MA-1 tug has a Kort nozzle. The inside diameter is even bow to stern. The outside has an airfoil shape I had it turned from a piece of bronze according to the original Maritime Commission plans. It is a fixed Kort. In my head, I would …
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Propulsion; three props or other systems
… . There is an excellent discussion by the skipper of a real tug on another UK Forum. Is it permissible in this forum to provide a link to it? He prefers a fixed Kort with twin rudders on each. Yet another variation to consider! I haven’t tr …
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Pats QOD 19/07/25
… ince Antonio Pigafetta, Elcano, and the other Spaniards, Portuguese, and Italians made the first circumnavigation of the globe during Magellan's expedition, and therefore not solo, I'd say Joshua Slocum. I didn't understand the second quest …
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ESC For Twin Screwed Boats
I use the Action P94 on my Harbour Tug in the tank steering mode and it works great.
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Looking For New Models
… to build, inexpensive, and fun to operate is the "Springer" tug. It is also to deviate from the above deck pieces to the point where one can replicate a real "truckable pushboat". At 18 inches long it will fit anywhere and is easy to transp …
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Looking For New Models
… boat on an offshore tuna fishing trip. Svitzer FERRIBY is a tug I saw working in Southampton. For this one, about 40” long, I would switch the twin Schottel drives to steerable Kort nozzles. Not so attached to it. Both boats simply too larg …
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Lines plan
… Rod, these are another type Plan this is for a Ville Class Tug. Here are Plans for Fishing Launch Final a Half hull with deck drawing and partial Line Plan