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Springer Tug
Building this tug with wood left over from my Clyde Puffer, more info as I go along. Building to Springer spec 18 inch's long 8 inch's wide.
by billhook301 · 6 years ago
2 Feb 2020
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Ocean Going Tug: Atlantic
… d Wood.... Now as for a choice of model. I have always like Tugboats. Any kind of Tug will do! That comes from working on them! Had a lot of fun learned a lot. Also suffered many back injuries! But, Loved being out at sea! I loved being out …
by figtree7nts · 7 years ago
19 Sep 2019
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large smit tug duel esc
hi just finished putting new motors, torpedo 800's in my tug had it running off one 12 volt batt with two 20amp viper speed controllers removed one esc red wire so each prop was individually controlled as no rudder, tank turn all was well i …
by 0151rogers · 7 years ago
11 Sep 2019
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Fairmount Alpine - TUG!
… d, and pinned where necessary. Size comparison picture with tug Annabelle (Billings Banckert) Fairmount is 1:75 scale, Banckert is 1:48
by Harvey Kitten · 7 years ago
2 Apr 2019
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Paddle Tug Iona - the hull
So... here is a compressed build blog of my paddle tug Iona... and I'm playing catch-up as the vessel is 95% complete and has been sailed already, but there may be some interest in what I've done. Iona was scratch-built off plan and has tur …
by Harvey Kitten · 7 years ago
10 Feb 2019
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Paddle Tug Iona- paddle boxes & superstructure
… t to use as reference and hardly any images of the original tug. And to confuse matters, PS Iona also existed as a passenger ship, as well as tug, and looked a bit different. The superstructure is really simple and quick to build, with some …
by Harvey Kitten · 7 years ago
10 Feb 2019
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Tug "Joanna E"
Partial rebuild project. It is a 1/24 scale Thames Tug which has a superstructure that is wrong and out of scale. I intend to rebuild the superstructure and make it more like a Thames Tug but not replicating any particular Tug as there are …
by Ballast · 8 years ago
26 Oct 2018
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push tug..
… cided to have a look about and found some idea's for a push tug, it seemed like the ideal thing and was something like I was looking for, I didn't purchase a kit, instead decided to build it myself... After making the hull according to the …
by Steve-Teresa · 8 years ago
7 Jul 2018
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Update on the Tug Brooklyn!
… g such problems. I can now continue with my build! I made a tugs beard for the Brooklyn. This I made 2 yrs before I ever knew I would get the Tug! Who knew it would come in handy. I have assembled the sand buckets stands! For fire fighting. …
by figtree7nts · 8 years ago
9 Apr 2018
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1:30 scale tug boat
… some rum barrels & top mast Also started a small 1:30 scale tug boat just static . That hasn't been named yet. so here's a few photos of Lancaster & model boat.
by GARTH · 8 years ago
23 Feb 2018
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Fairmount Alpine - TUG!
… an using an ABS hull. Fairmount Alpine is a 75M Ocean going tug used for heavy duty work. The model is 1:75 scale, so around 1metre long. As I started this some time ago (before I joined this website) I'll put some regular posts up to catch …
by Harvey Kitten · 9 years ago
26 Jan 2018
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Rhona, Steam Tug
Scratch built model of a staem tug based on the St Canute. Length is 24 inches, and is radio controlled. I have attempted to make the finish as working boat , rather than something from a show case. I have just about completed the build. I …
by Tcpal · 9 years ago
26 Oct 2017
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paddle tug Aid
… r than the original cover price ,decided nice little paddle tug would be the next project enlarged the drawing in the book to desired size hull will be 30"(760mm)long keel and frames were laser cut will build the hull and plank then cut out …
by marky · 9 years ago
20 Oct 2017
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Hobby Engine 'Richardson' Tug Upgrade
… s the beginning of a ‘diary’ of events. it involves a small Tug, the Hobby Engine Richardson and my attempts to improve its performance. This is my first attempt at such a project and would not have been possible without the assistance of c …
by NPJ · 9 years ago
7 Oct 2017
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CERVIA "TUG" 54" (4.5 foot long)
… nother boat my Dad started. A large fibre glass hull of the tug 'Cervia'. I would be interested if anyone has any information about the hull producer. I know it was purchased from Pontins model makers festival, Brean Sands from back in the …
by Novagsi0 · 9 years ago
29 Sep 2017
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Pusher Tug
The pusher tug was built from a kit to rescue other boats. It has proved to be very handy, it was simple and fun to build. It is powered by a 550 brushed motor with a 7.2volt Nimh battery.
by John2 · 9 years ago
16 Apr 2017
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Tug & Barges Display
… now put my Barges together with my San Pedro Push Boat. The Tug & Barges will be about 120" inches long! Which make for a good tow. The Barges aren't the same scale as the Tug, They are 7/32" scale while the Tug is 1/32". But that's OK. Oh, …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
3 Jan 2017
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Push-tug San Pedro
The San Pedro is a North American style push tug model. she is 30" X 12" twin screw draft 3"5/8", weight is estimated at 21lbs. I plan on powering her with, Two MFA 919D Series - 2.5:1 Gearbox - 3000 rpm @ 6 volts, 6300 rpm @ 12 volts Two V …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
18 Jul 2016
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Tugboat Serenity
… w of gnomes. my gnomes will be the new crew for my Wyeforce Tugboat for now anyway!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
11 Jun 2016
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Tugboat Serenity
ok, this is my tug with just tires at her bow! I didn't like the way she looks but, maybe looks are deceiving!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
20 Apr 2016
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Tugboat Serenity
… bow fender on eBay, what do you guys think about it for my Tug? Sorry, about the picture and it being pixelated! trust me the fender looks ten time better than the picture!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
20 Apr 2016
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Tugboat Serenity
… see I put rudder stops, Rudder stops where used on the old Tugboat because their steering mechanism was mechanical in nature! unlike todays modern tugboats that use hydraulics for their steering! By the way my Rudder stops work for real
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
19 Apr 2016
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Tugboat Serenity
… all around the main cabin. kind of like the old time harbor tugs of the East Coast (NYC). Tugboat Serenity is in the middle!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
18 Apr 2016
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Tugboat Serenity
… looks ruff. I decided to leave it ruffed up because on real Tugboats after (X) amount of years on the water they have a lot of wear and tear to the Keel! I did run into a problem after the model was finished the Bondo became weak at the Bow …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
16 Apr 2016
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Tugboat Serenity
No Tug is Complete with out it's Mascot, meet Spot her Dog. Spot,is the only crew member I have right now. I'm looking forward to collecting the rest in the future
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
15 Apr 2016
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Tugboat Serenity (AKA) Jersey City
Tug: Serenity is an on going Project I started awhile back. she's completed but I keep adding on!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
12 Apr 2016
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Adding a search light to the new Crick krane for my tug
I was adding accessories to my Aquacraft tug bost and needed to add a searchlight to a Crick krane. I bought this light (photo) but I don't know how to make the electric circuit (shame on me) Please help!
by saintsalvio · 10 years ago
19 Mar 2016
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Oliver W, 37" tug boat
… wly born nephew, yup, you guessed It he's five now, and his tug will be finished next weekend when they come for a visit! Scratch built, Ram sound unit, Bilge pump, single 12V brushed motor, Dumas mechanical speed control, a single water mo …
by Squirtgun · 11 years ago
22 May 2015

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