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seaway tug
Well its not gone so well today the speed controller was duff and the prop shaft was stuck in after cleaning and replaced the grease and its still stuck what I found out was the prop was tightening itself still not convinced its ok I have g …
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Lord Nelson Victory Tug update
A little more done on the hull.
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New project; THUNDER an inland tug
Picked up a nicely laid up glass hull of the Smit NEDERLAND. Spoiler alert; it won’t be the NEDERLAND.
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Al Khubar Harbour Tug
I have now started to build this Mountfleet (Model Slipway) Kit. Firstly I decided to sort out the power system. 2 x RE540/1 geared motors (6:1). The propshafts supplied with the kit and the 4 blade brass props, also supplied.
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Ulises Tug (Occre kit) : Aged 66¼ 🙂
I have started my first 'bought' kit a couple of weeks ago to re-learn the basics. I think I'm getting a little 'punchy' and thought I would post my progress (pics) and ask a really daft question about the bow. My question is....should I be …
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Jack D- tug/ work platform for harbour surveys
Based loosely on a couple of photos taken in Dover Harbour, Jack D was scratchbuilt with ply hull,and 3D printed deck and wheelhouse by my lad, neilw .Many accessories have also been produced by him as well as installing twin motors and rud …
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Push tug rescue
One of my first attempts at building from scratch, although my rc "expertise " was very limited and I couldn't get it to work properly, so shelved for the duration. Now brought back to "life " as the need for a "rescue craft" /on the odd oc …
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Inland tug; Aligning drive components.
Began aligning, dry/tack fitting the Kort,stuffing box, & Kort rudder post. A rather tricky process. After soldering an oiler tube to stuffing box everything will be secured in place. 1st photo- 2” diameter steerable Kort nozzle. 2nd photo …
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TID TUG
some pictures of the plans obtained from Sarik Hobbies (santa)
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Alwyn Vintcent Steam Tug 1:32
Originally scratch built in 1:50 scale using plans drawn from photographs. Obtained copy of Constructors Drawings to verify dimensions and details (dated 1959) and completed 4 more display models (scratch built). Rescaled all my drawings an …
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RoMarin/Krick Happy Hunter Ocean Going Tugboat Build, 1.50th scale!
Hi all, This is my Happy Hunter Build! I actually started it over a year ago! But after some personal events. I am now continuing my build of the Happy Hunter! I have installed the Bow thruster which works very nicely! And I have also insta …
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US army harbour tug
Hi everyone I thought ide share with you a little build I’m working on over a couple weeks. It’s a us army harbour tub mini plan from this months edition of model boats magazine. Very simple design. Perfect for beginners and novice like mys …
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Pusher Tug
Have just tested new motors, props, ESCs with a Vmixer, steering is fantastic, can turn either way on a sixpence. Would still like pictures please of where the fittings should go on the deck.
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Dumas U.S. Harbor tug
Haven't posted progress in a while . I was upset with kit hardware for motor shaft & prop kit came with a 1/8 prop shaft & a 2 blade nylon propeller that look a wee bit silly . So removed propeller shaft & installed a 4mm shaft & stuffing b …
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Dumas U.S. Army Harbor Tug Kit# 1256
I got this model at a club swop meet & plan on taking my time with the build .Someone had started the kit so first think to check was hull for leaks & sure enough it leaked because hull was two part anyway a little epoxy fixed that up It's …
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Dumas Victory tug
With I hate to say my golfing season slowly coming to an end and no project in mind for the cold months ahead a kit was looked at. Having liked the look of this boat for a number of years finally decided to order the kit. The notice came in …
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Stan tug
Thank you Cash. I’m sure I will meet more acquaintances from other sites.
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Lord Nelson Victory Tug complete refit.
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Steam tug Lyttelton
Here is my latest build. She's based on the Occre Ulises kit. She'll be powered by a Microcosm twin cylinder steam plant with reversing valve gear. Since being shown round the original ship in NZ, I always fancied making a model of her. She …
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Scratch built Stevn's Arctic tug in the final stages
I restarted this build last August after receiving the 100mm Schottels from OceanWorks in Hong Kong. She's been sat waiting for spray painting weather and finally this has arrived so tomorrow everything else will be on hold while I mask up …
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Phantom Tug
A quick update on the engine room ventilators. The main tube is just plastic water pipe with the bell being a resin cast from a custom made master. The screens would have been galvanized and removable. ToraDog asked me how many birds did I …
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Phantom Tug
With the good weather and the gardens to tend, bench time has been scarce. Nonetheless, I have been able to get a little time here and there. All of the changes/additions have been subtle, but I like to think add to the whole. Images: 1. Ch …
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Stevn's Arctic Ice class tug
I restarted this last August and it's not finished yet. The bad weather is delaying major painting but most of the parts are made and ready for refitting. I've included a link to the photo gallery
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Billing Boats Hoga Pearl Harbor tug B708
I built this in four weeks working every day. Originally a static display kit I have converted the build suitable for RC. I've used a Raboesch sealed prop shaft, a 2836 brushless motor and a Hobbywing car ESC. I decided due to lack of time …
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Phantom Tug
Fourteen, Not exactly any building, but more of a proving what's been built. Fort Valley went overboard today for the first run of the season. She did well without making a drop of water with all of the systems working and nothing got hot. …
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Phantom Tug
Eleven (a) The window screens seemed to work out and Ms Maud the cook insisted she get a couple of screen doors for her galley as well. Everybody that's ever been to sea knows that second only to the Captain the cook is the most important p …
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Phantom Tug
Ten Just a short update this time. The timberheads are all in, the bulwarks painted, deck laid and sealed, so it's on to the cap rails. There was no way to bend a flat piece of wood sideways to the curve of the hull, and knowing these would …
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Steam tug Lyttelton
The build just had a week off whilst I fixed my lathe. Parting off almost needed ear plugs. Using a dial indicator, I narrowed this down to play in the lead screw nut. It was obviously time to make a new one, which of course I did......righ …