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de Mist Naval Tug
… her one of those "What is it?" posts! "de Mist" was a Naval Tug in Simonstown naval dockyard. Decommissioned about 2 years ago and awaiting "disposal" when she sank at her mooring 2 months ago. Salvaged by the SA Navy a week or two ago. Doe …
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de Mist Naval Tug
… ://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/Model-Marine-Plane-Tugs.html#SID=2608 There was a build article of using these plans to build the JR More in Model Boats in 2012. https://www.modelboats.co.uk/albums/member_photo.asp?a=16223&p=327002 …
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de Mist Naval Tug
… hey appear to have at least one model of an old SAR&H steam tug (not sure which one). They'd probably be able to assist with sourcing plans. Regards, Glyn
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de Mist Naval Tug
… ogress on finding any drawings of the De Mist naval harbour tug ex Simonstown, and as kindly advised by Glyn as having been built by Dorbyl in Durban with VS propulsion, I am now switching my attention to the old steam tugs of the the late …
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de Mist Naval Tug
… k the pensioners bank anyway! This is my first contemplated tug build so would be interested if the model tug Guys would perhaps advise what they do when the dreaded 2 words come up...do they cheat a little below the surface and substitute …
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de Mist Naval Tug
… sion units. No idea if plans are available of this specific tug, but I do have some of similar vessels that were built by the same company for SAR&H in 1980 that are still in service (but probably nearing their service lives by now). Regard …
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Dumas Brooklyn Tug Build...Smoke?
Hi Joe, Here is my Tug Brooklyn. Smoke Test! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtVIb7IZJiw
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Dumas Brooklyn Tug Build...Smoke?
Hi Joe727, I use the Harbor Models Steam Generator. On my tugboat Brooklyn. It works well and last 3 hours on one fill! https://www.harbormodels.com/smokegenerator.html Cheers, Ed
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Tug For Sale
Flying Osprey Tug Glasgow. Ready to sail. In good running order, Water tight. Working lights. Size is 36" long, 12" beam, 24" top of mast. Can run on Rotten Row Southport. May deliver by arrangment. £180 inc transmitter and charger. SOLD SO …
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T.I.D Tug
… I got my hand's on the MMI plans and wood pack for a T.I.D Tug to-day. Have any of you made this semi kit ?? if you have is there any thing I need to know before I take the plunge. All the best Fred
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Springer tug
Springer tug
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… ard at this point but I’m reasonably sure it’ll work in the tug’s pilot house. if it doesn’t, however, I’ll definitely look into your suggestion. Thanks for reading my post & for your helpful advice, too. Pete
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… y eyes are finally healed & I’m ready to get cracking on my tug’s LED lighting improvement project. Needless to say it’s so fantastic to be able to see again. The infection was so bad that I had to move around the house for weeks with at le …
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Anteo 2 Tug
Hi Dick, I have a few tugs and the largest at 49" uses a geared 540 running from a 12v 7ah sla battery giving a good 90mins running time. This model weighs in at 15 kilos ready to sail. I also have a caldercraft model tug Joffre. Which is a …
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Anteo 2 Tug
… lly those not required to take off like ducks on acid! Like tugs. Cheers, Martin
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Hobby Engine Factory Tug Motors
Hi I have just read your post about your tug, I am one of those who modified mine to two new motors:- A. Because the original gear box nylon pinion gears split and there was no way that one could get them to fix securely back on to the moto …
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Hobby Engine Factory Tug Motors
Hello: I have a Hobby Engine “premium” 2.4GHz “Richardson” tug. This boat is identical mechanically to the “Southampton” tug. I’ve read many posts on the forum having to do with replacing the factory-installed motor/gearbox unit with two se …
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
Evenin Pete, Here's link to a Harbour tug site with more pics, including work deck and inside the wheelhouse. Cheers, Doug http://www.danwalker.co.uk/Harbour_Tug_html/tuginfo.html
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… s carrying a GPS antenna and an anemometer. Re anchors: all tugs I've ever seen have anchors. This is on my list of 'Missing details on the model'. it's quite a long list Pics attached showing the anchor in a recess on the stbd bow. BECC st …
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… of realism. Well done! Speaking of details, do you know if tugboats carry anchors? if so, what type? As far as I know the US Coast Guard requires every powered vessel to have at least one anchor. I see no reason why tugboats would be exemp …
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Paddle tug Glasgow.
I have just purchased an already built model of the paddle tug Glasgow. I was going over it, and a few bits struck me as odd. The paddles seem to be on back to front, the row boat seems to be on the wrong side, and the paddle covers are stu …
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54" long Cervia tug.
… a great boat, if you ever want to get rid of the ten cents tug please let me know, my grandson is learning the art of manoeuvring using my tug Valiant (49"). it would be a great boat for him to enjoy. Cheers Colin.
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54" long Cervia tug.
… n Cents the cartoon character from the children's programme Tugs a friend gave me a hand to make the prop on his lathe was going to power it with a car radiator motor but lent it to a friend to try in his boat and never saw it again and use …
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Paddle tug Glasgow.
Hi Dave, Just Google Graupner paddle tug Glasgow and you'll get hundreds of hits to look at! Here an example with many pics and tips. Also shows the boat on port side. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2219390-Graupner-Glasgow …
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tugboat keel
… rms????. I am a novice at model making. Attempting to build tugboat the [tirrick] 1/50th scale in wood!!!!. i would appreciate an answer please. Thankyou r.s. 31/8/18.
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Tug For Sale
Hi dave Thanks for letting me know you sold the Tug. cheers
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tugboat keel
DIESEL TUG TIRRICK Plans by Sarik Hobbies, Schneider powered tug1:50th scale. Model is 740mm loa & 230mm beam and intended for power by model VS units. Unusual hull form but no model construction data. Featured in: MM NOVEMBER 1994 https:// …
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wanted tug boat
Hi anyone out there got a Portgarth tug for sale or know of anyone who has. Thanks to the 26 viewers but have now found a Portgarth. Don't laugh in the loft.