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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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.
The Al Khubar 2 hull is painted Red.
Does anyone know the actual shade of red?
Below the waterline I assume it is red oxide. Is this correct?
Thanks in anticipation Guys.
Ian (Rockbag)
The Al Khubar 2 hull is painted Red.
Does anyone know the actual shade of red?
Below the waterline I assume it is red oxide. Is this correct?
Thanks in anticipation Guys.
Ian (Rockbag)
Now started on the Superstructure.
Slowly does it as want to get this right.
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The superstructure build is progressing nicely and I’ve managed to paint the hull.
Pleased with the progress so far.
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Hi Guys,
I am trying to source a dark green paint for the deck of my Al Khubar 2 tug. At the stage I am at the moment spraying is not an option therefore it will have to be tin and a brush. Any advice would be appreciated. I am located in the UK so this should be a consideration.
Thank you. Rockbag
Hi Guys,
I am trying to source a dark green paint for the deck of my Al Khubar 2 tug. At the stage I am at the moment spraying is not an option therefore it will have to be tin and a brush. Any advice would be appreciated. I am located in the UK so this should be a consideration.
Thank you. Rockbag
Hi Rockbag, I have started using acrylic paints from my local hobby store something like this, it has tested well in the water so far but needs to be thinned with water before use.
I haven’t posted for a while but have been carrying on with my build.
Does anyone know what the light set up is on the Al Khubar harbour tug.
I have the port and starboard navigation lights and the search light sorted.
Cheers Ian (Rockbag)
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I haven’t posted for a while but have been carrying on with my build.
Does anyone know what the light set up is on the Al Khubar harbour tug.
I have the port and starboard navigation lights and the search light sorted.
Cheers Ian (Rockbag)
Tugboat lighting.
"Vessels Towing
If the length of tow is less than 200m the towing vessel shows two all round white lights or a diamond shape and a yellow stern light.
The vessel being towed shows their normal lights.
If the length of tow exceeds 200m, then they display three all round white lights."
When running in addition to Port Stbd nav lights a white stern light will be shown.
At anchor a white all round (360°) mast head light shall be shown.
Hi Guys,
Not posted for a while, health problems.
Still working on the superstructure sorting lights etc. hopefully getting a working radar unit.
Cheers Ian (Rockbag)
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Hi Guys,
Not posted for a while, health problems.
Still working on the superstructure sorting lights etc. hopefully getting a working radar unit.
Cheers Ian (Rockbag)
Hi guys,
Not far to go now.
Ian (Rockbag)
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Not quite a Christmas tree but close.
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Base to Al Khubar-
'Al Khubar, Base here, SITREP please Captain.'
Silence!
'Al Khubar, Base here, SITREP please Captain. Come in Al Khubar.'
CLICK (hic). More silence! Then-
' Er Base (hic) Al Khubar (hic) Er we're fine ... all lit up here (hic) Over😜😂🤣
Hi Guys,
I have installed the name Al Khubar 2 in all the required positions.
With the decals there is also a decal with the name Sharjah but I don’t know where this should go on the Tug. Anyone know where this decal is supposed to go?
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Hi Guys,
I have installed the name Al Khubar 2 in all the required positions.
With the decals there is also a decal with the name Sharjah but I don’t know where this should go on the Tug. Anyone know where this decal is supposed to go?
Hi RB,
Sharjah is indeed the name of the Home Port.
It is on the coast of UAE (United Arab Emirates) just NE of Dubai.
The decal should go on the stern just below the ship's name.
Al Khubar is the romanised version of Khobar, a city on the east coast of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf NW of Qatar.
Cheers, Doug😎
