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Looking for a RC US coast guard boat kit,
… eeing this list. (The USCG did have at least one WWII Fleet tug that they got from the navy. I've seen a large RC model of it - very impressive.) Lew Florida , USA https://www.coastguardmodeling.com/index.php/models/cutters/white-hulls/patr …
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Looking for a RC US coast guard boat kit,
… with a PVC hull over wood frames. Another option is a USCG tug. However, to me it is just another tug model in CG marking and colors. Good luck! Lew Florida , USA
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Update on my Sterling Corvette
… reminds me of the instructions I have for my Dumas Mr Darby tug that would freak out a lot of inexperienced builders. I need the assembly drawing that must have been provided with the kit that shows the model's plan and elevation views so t …
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First build recommendations.
… r, "EddieT" was looking for recommendations. This Springer "tugster" from Zippkits has outstanding qualities: ►Inexpensive ►Solid construction ►Easy/fast build (simple, laser cut wood panels) ►Minimal tools ►Fun performance and sharp turns …
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New year felicitations to all mankind.
… at. In my opinion I would recommend the Zippkits "Springer" tug (tugster) for someone interested in getting started here. (I'm not sure about availability overseas from the US. Anyone in the UK know?) I have built four of them (the last one …
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Question of the Day?
… earnest. America was not fighting for independence from Portugal either So EdW was on the right track BRAVO ZULU that man. FLEET
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Question of the Day?
Stumbled on this one. Went with Portugal. Dammit! . Happy New Year Gang!
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Working Anchor
… for my next project I'm building the Aero-naut Jonny Harbor Tug. I'd like to build in at leas t one working anchor so I'm looking for ideas on how to animate it. I did see the one modeler used a sail type servo and some rubber lego wheels t …
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Looking for some advice on the identity of this vessel
… It's definitely worth restoring. I restored the ocean-going tug OCEANIC and know a little about it. I also posted the OCEANIC in my port. There you can see them before and after the restoration. If you wish, I would be happy to show you mor …
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Breezy start to the day.
… r a 1\32 scale model boat! Maybe that's why my sturdy model tug was almost blown over directly it left harbour last Sunday. We must all take care and never forget the scale effect of wind and waves on our " tiny" masterpieces. Dr John F Lee …
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Has anyone any experience of using a Dremel scroll saw?
Brilliant piece of kit - would have stuggled to make my own wooden blocks for old sailing cutter without this tool. Yes pricey, but you get what you pay for.
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Wordle of the Day?
Hole in one with a tug!!!
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Model Boat Festival of Lights
… live steam, also. (I'm one of them.) This is my Saito steam tug.
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Going to need a bigger study
… 2dimensions unlike aircraft in 3D. I get great joy studying tugboats and other work boats. And with model railroading spanning 1950-2013
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Going to need a bigger study
… st a town 130 miles from home where a lady has had a pusher tug posted for sale on FB Marketplace since early summer. As hard as it was, I resisted stopping to "look at it" on both the trip out and the return trip. (The picture is for refer …
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Voith Schneider drives
… pe Town in South Africa and used to go out regularly on the tugs. All the Cape Town harbour tugs use the Voith Schneider propulsion system. Similar to a helicopter rotor but with vertical blades https://voith.com/corp-en/drives-transmission …
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New Boat
My opinion is that is someone's attempt to scratch build a tug using their own idea, not from a kit or plans: ○ The deck's camber is too extreme. ○ The alignment of everything is poor. ○ The rise in the steps is not in scale with the pilot …
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Having looked at the Fairplay group of tugs, I rather favour one of them. Schottel or an azimuth drive as there is no provision for stern tube or rudder. The very regular port holes suggest a kit when compared with the assembly, they have b …
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New Boat
… model or you wouldn’t have bought it. The flat bottom for a tug bothers me though with your experience and some imagination you could create a sole plate, add frames, cover them and come away with a different model than you bought. Check ou …
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Dock = US carrier @ 1/35 scale
… ad we don't have the opportunity to test moving it with our tugs because of it being secured with pilings. Just thought I would share my thought. Lew Florida, USA
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Again, with my little knowledge I'd reckon a harbour tug
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My opinion is a Harb’r tug, looking at the wheelhouse carefully one can see thin windows that look up, which would give the pilot a clear view when approaching a taller vessel. The photos here indicate a flat bottom, is that true? What does …
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At first glance I thought it was a Billings Boats tug kit. It has the Smit Nederland lines. But not quite.
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This could be a tug from the Fairplay group. Here's a link. https://www.fairplay-towage.group/de/flotte/
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From the little I know, I have to say is a tug.
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This looks like a deep-sea tugboat
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NEWBY 7 to me it looks like a harbour tug
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Postie bought me a nice parcel this morning!
… t will be installed in a Mobile Marine Models Tollman river tug. I have to resist the temptation to dive in as I must finish the mine sweeper and Puffer first. I must be strong. Although I may sit the boiler in the hull later, just to see h …