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๐ฌ Re: Started my new build MV American Beauty. and finished my Tugster Tug Boat Kit
2 years ago by ๐บ๐ธ Cashrc ( Vice Admiral)
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Hi Bruce. From what I can tell youโre doing a fine job on the American Beauty. I built the Dumas Higgins PT boat last year, night and day difference. ABS hull, laser cut parts good fittings. The American Beauty is an older design from Dumas, and except for the printed nozzles it sounds like they havenโt updated it much over the years. Keep at it, sheโll make a pretty boat.
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2 years ago by ๐บ๐ธ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Hi Bruce1946,
I have built all the Dumas Tugboats! I had no idea the American Beauty model! Was built using cheap ply! I Sir have learned from you! It's a shame they did her in cheap ply! That makes for a terrible experience! I have built all the model tugs by Dumas! And they're done in ABS except for the San Pedro which has a wooden frame! ABS sheets used for the Hull! I wish you much success in her build! Cheers, Ed PS, I look forward to seeing the completed vessel! ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Started my new build MV American Beauty. and finished my Tugster Tug Boat Kit
2 years ago by ๐บ๐ธ bruce1946 ( Midshipman)
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Ed Happy New Year to you
I'm not sure that I would ever buy anouther Dumas kit again. the Instruction and plans are horrible. The Wood and parts are horrible, the die cutting of the parts is sad they should be using laser cutting. plywood parts cutting only goes partway thru the wood having to use alot of time cutting parts out with xacto knifes is both time consumming and unsafe. I ended up using a scroll saw to cut out the parts. Plans & Instructions for Kit #1219-Barge You can order the plans and instructions here for the barge $2.50.. the kit is $100 ▲
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๐ฌ Re: Started my new build MV American Beauty. and finished my Tugster Tug Boat Kit
2 years ago by ๐บ๐ธ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Hi Bruce,
Happy New Year! One question? Will you be collecting the Dumas Barge kit for her! It's Kit #1219! I built the Barges years ago! They measure in at 43"s which add to the tug and barge float! Cheers, Ed It's a very good kit and would add to your American Beauty Build! ▲
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