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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
Companionway For the companionway, I started by laminating two pieces of 1/8" ply using a light coat of spray adhesive. This allowed me to work both sides together and keep everything perfectly symmetrical while shaping. Once glued, I marke …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
Steering Servo Covers, Davits and Stern Grating. Moving along, I worked on the steering servo covers, the davits, and the stern grating. The servo covers were made from 1/16" x 1/4" planking stock. Simple parts, but they add a nice bit of s …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
GALLEY STACK Next up is the galley stack. The main body was made from the 1/4" wooden dowel supplied with the kit, but I decided to add a small twist to improve the overall look using some leftover .010 brass sheet. Step 1 – Painting the st …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
LIFEBOAT DAVITS Next up are the lifeboat davits. Step 1 – Preparing the brass tubes I used the 3/32" brass tubes supplied with the kit. Before bending them, I inserted a solid 1/16" brass rod inside each tube. This was cut long enough to le …
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MODEL EXPOO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
THE LIFEBOAT Next up, the lifeboat. This is a vacuum-formed piece supplied with the kit. The first job was to carefully cut the basic shape free from the excess plastic using a sharp knife. Take your time here, as the plastic is quite thin …
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THE TINY SKY LIGHT Next up, the tiny skylight. This little blighter gave me a proper headache… mainly due to its size. Everything is made from 3/32" basswood, so there’s very little room for error and it doesn’t take much to throw things ou …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
STACK BUILD-UP AND DETAILS Did a bit of extra work on the base of the stack, adding some detail not included in the kit instructions. Step by step: 1. Cut two rings from 1/16" scrap, approx. 2 1/4" diameter (one for the top flange and one f …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
PILOT HOUSE DETAILS Wheel Stand I started with the wheel stand, following the blueprints closely. The side supports were cut and shaped, then assembled to form the stand structure. The base was added to keep everything aligned and square. S …
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MODEL EXPO STEAN TUG "SEGUIN"
Correcting a Small Mistake Here is another little mistake that I had to correct along the way. When I planked the outer stern, I ended up cutting the upper section a bit too wide, so I had to trim it back to match the width of the rails. Th …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
Bulwark Planking Now it was time to plank the bulwarks. You’ll notice in these pictures why I mentioned earlier not to follow the blueprint exactly when gluing the bulwark horns to the frames. If you follow the plan as drawn, they end up be …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
Hull Planking Now it was time to start planking the hull. For this step I removed the model from the building jig. After carefully fairing the frames, I began the hull planking working from the deck downwards. As a general rule, I like to s …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
The Stringers To make sure the stringers meet properly at the bow, I added a small shaped horizontal support made from a bit of scrap wood, acting as a sort of extra frame to strengthen the joint. And yes… before anyone asks, a few careful …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
To assemble the frames to the keel, you should first glue the scribed deck to the subdeck, and then proceed with assembling everything together. I actually made a mistake here by installing the scribed deck after the frames were already in …
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MODEL EXPO STEAM TUG "SEGUIN"
After you have pre-assembled the frames, the next step is to build the stern post, according to the type of propeller shaft you plan to use. The kit includes a very detailed stern post diagram, which makes this step quite straightforward to …
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3D printed tugboat
This was my first attempt at 3D printing an RC boat. With plans to print a large navy ship I wanted to confirm that I could actually get a 3d printed boat running so I tried this file from Thingiverse. It still needs lights and paint but it …
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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.