A US Navy ARS ( Auxiliary Rescue Salvage ship), built to 1/48th scale. Twin screw with working radar, lights, anchor, and fire monitor. Built from a bare hull, with a lot of Thanks to Shapeways 3D printed parts. She is shown, at anchor, with a friend USN ATF ( Auxiliary tug Fleet) in the back ground.

While I'm at it I have put up this video of my tug. I had been having problems with this and I completely replaced everything inside. Turns out the rudder servo was dodgy and the motor, a geared 500 was far too poky. It now performs beautifully and very quietly. Obviously it's an old Graupner Bugsier but refurbished by me to look a bit more like a British tug. The motor is a low noise 500 with direct drive mounted on a rubber sheet - the only noise is a whine from the esc.

Martins mini tug 'Marge' on sea trials.(via Dougs' post)

Super tug and steering wonder. Bought as a kit and made from wood and plastic.
There was no instructions, and without them a nightmare.eventually getting them put the basics into perspective, eventually building the boat.i changed the motor to a 480 and made my own propshaft on the lathe, also a brass rudder, which is operated by mini servo.The esc is a 10 amp m.troniks which works great small but powerful, turns in its own length to port and starboard either astern or forwards

Barge tied to Ionia tugboat

AL KUBAR 2 Is a " Tug Boat " - 1:24 scale model of a harbour tug operating in the United Arab Emirates. This large tug is 40in long by 14in beam. Uses twin electric motors and displaces approx. 45lbs.
Owner Dave Moxam travels from Sheffield most week ends is a member of the Buxton Model Boat Club.

Commentary from Dave

my fleet, think i need a bigger pool happy with the lights and now the proud owner of an aziz will post pics of it later .smit rusland Southampton little tug ,yewgarth ,fairmount alpine ,pacific brigand, pilot boat all tested and running very well

Miss Sophie is a Freelance design " Motor Tug " built by Buxton Model Boat Club Member Dean Ratcliffe. Audio commentary from Dean.

More photos in Model Boats Website - https://model-boats.com/
- "Boat Clubs & Lakes" - "Buxton Model Boat Club"

Built by Buxton Model Boat Club member Eric, "Anteo" is a pre war Italian tug built from plank on frame kit.
Listen to video summary for more information from Eric.

A pilot boat and a Tugboat. What type of tug is it?

Crew posting to Tug, still in dry dock and more crew to be completed and fixed to deck, limited room, but at least 2 more to go......still to be maidened, happy with subtle weathering....not over the top...fender soaked in some tea bags for a week....satisfactory end result...

😭Video of my San Reno running around with a Graupner Kitty II and a semi scratch built tug on Towne Lake, was visited by Wile E Coyote too!!