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Unknown
Looks like it could be a Thames Steam Tug, I'm not sure ! I have just acquired this lovely hull and I am not sure of it's build or origin. It is fibreglass and is 57" (1450mm) LOA X 14.5" (370mm) Beam. It has a very basically built superstr …
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Unknown
… looks right, but s/structure / funnel don't http://www.tynetugs.co.uk/flyingkestrel1913.html
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If I'm not mistaken it looks like the flying kestral steam tug that if I remember correctly it was a free plan in model boats magazine
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Any clues?
… me info and pics of the original here Colin. http://www.tynetugs.co.uk/joffre1916.html Bon chance mon ami, Doug
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V24 Racing
2 of my tug flying spindrift and shannon
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Graupner ranzow refitting
… used this to make my own working anchor winch for one of my tugs.
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HMS HOOD by Trumpeter
… n't thought about transducers, but Octman has a Southampton tug and he fitted them, to no effect. May be the same discussion. I'll ask him. Thanks for the tip. I have the same sound system in my Sovereignty and I put the 4" speaker under th …
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Bollard Hieght!
… rlead' pic I stumbled on in my archive, don't have too many tugs in the electronic stash Let me know if you need any help with the LED circuit; dropping resistor etc. I agree with the green, so dark makes her look a bit drab and 'sinister'. …
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Caprail Guards in place!
… , Couldn't see if it was on the original. But saw it was on tugs of that era! It should prove to be interesting. Painting the caprail guards!
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SkyLight!
… d to center the skylight assembly! I'm putting lights on my tug so now. I know where to place the switch! I'm placing it under the skylight! The skylight will be removable to gain access to the switches! The forth picture is of the undernea …
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Port lights in place!
… ecided to put them. as it adds detail to the cabin. On most tugs of that era they had port lights aft. Brooklyn is a representation of a 1910 steam tug. They were dark green in color. But I want a light green. 30 years ago, when I worked in …
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Smoke Stack Completed!
… ck! It seems a bit tall for a smoke stack! I know the steam Tugs had Very tall stacks. But this one is about 10 1/4" inches tall! And that's measuring from the Ash Deflector! Other wise it's 11 1/2" inches over all....
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Boat Testing Water
… 1980's I fell into the water. Off the W.O.Decker the first tug. I worked on during my apprenticeship anyway. During a snow storm was just in for what seemed forever. About 3 minutes that was too cold for me.....
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The Smoke Stack
… like a Paper tower holder spool! As the smoke stack for the Tug Brooklyn! No I'm not kidding, Really a paper towel spool. Only it has a wax finish to the outer surface! Then they made the pop rivet band out of clear plastic. Had to use 200 …
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Rudder servo in place!
… the Krick site here. Great subject But €479.00 Phew! Happy 'tugging', Doug
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Rudder servo in place!
… a piece of wood. I placed on a 90 degree angle! On my last Tug I put the receiver. On the motor mount floor. And the aerial against the coaming!
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Pilot House!
… have to place another order for some Zap-a-Gap Medium! The Tug Brooklyn is taking more glue than the Tug Jersey City!
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Aerokits Patrol Torpedo Boat
… nabus That Hi Torque /Low 5100rpm looks more suitable for a tug! And the weight of the 2 SLAs won't help the speed Hi MouldBuilder; Welcome Aboard Unusual position for the forward gun tub Thought they were always offset to starboard. Build …
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Engine Room Deck!
… or. 12volt 5000rpm this should be enough power for this big tug! Note: If you are going to use the Dumas motor. The height of the engine room deck is just right. But, if your going to use. A combo /drill motor. Your going to have to lower t …
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(Working Vessel) lady j
converted tug hull scratch built from deck up to look like a small coastal freighter (5/10)
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Just getting started
… ager in the 1960’s including HMS Cossack, an E Boat and the tug Bustler,all from MAP plans and so where in the garage there is the unfinished hull of HMS Kent. As a break from constructing a 3 1/2” gauge steam locomotive I built the twin cy …
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Polyurethane the Fantail?
… w should I finish it off? Can someone please advice? On one tug I worked on 30 yrs ago the fantail was painted! I didn't like the way the fantail looked painted and all. I know the fantail on this kind of tug gets a lot of abuse. But maybe …
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happy hunter
… n cabin as it will need to support the mast assembly. I am stuggling to get the curved bits right for the bow and the front of the bridge but will get it right eventually
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Tempory computer
… e won't let me upload pictures. Here's some pic's of my two Tugs. Got to go wifes calling.
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Tempory computer
Colin, an IPad works well too. Nicely done tugs! What size is the little one? Are there figures on those too? Possibly some H.O. Scale figures might work or another train scale. I used 1/72 figures on my tug.
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Deck position line
… board should be symmetrical.... If NOT when you look at the tug from the bow the rub rails. will be off and NOT even!
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Boat Stand
Tug Brooklyn comes with a temporary boat stand, included in the kit. it's OK for building the kit. but not for full time use! A wood stand should be created! oh, the Tug Jersey City didn't come with a boat stand! just the outline drawn on p …
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Finally the glue arrived
… enty of glue! although 2oz of Medium CA. was enough for the tug jersey city. I maybe cutting it close with the Tug Brooklyn. She's a bigger boat, more glue used than the tug Jersey City! Note: The Booklyn will take about 2 1/4 Oz of Zap-a-G …