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2 years ago by π¨π¦ Ronald ( Admiral)
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Appreciate your comments as I too have fond memories of conversations with Tim, though mine were over the phone. It truly would be a privilege to meet him in person and come away with a better understanding of the man we know as Black Shoe.
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2 years ago by πΊπΈ ToraDog ( Captain)
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I stopped by Phantom Tug's abode today. Had a nice lunch, a good beer, and spent many minutes drooling over the Fort Valley. I can only say that pictures do not convey the quality, character, or imagination that has gone into this build. I have said it before, and it bears repeating, this is not a model boat. It is a series of models, each it's own dioramma, wwhich all dovetail to tell an amazing story. The attention to detail can only be appreciated in person. Talking with Tim today, I gained an insite that, I think, escaped me before. All of the details on Fort Valley, all of the stories it tells, come from Tim's long carreer in the U.S. Coast Guard. Phanton Tug is a humble individual, surpassed only by how humbling his creations are.
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π¬ Re: Tug Fort Valley
3 years ago by π³πΏ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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That's looking greatπ
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π¬ Re: Tug Fort Valley
3 years ago by πΊπΈ Black Shoe ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Thank you all!
MTurpin, that may have been my fault...I started out calling this the "Phantom Tug" because I hadn't decided on the name. It's a scratch build of no particular tug, just a class of old steam tug. I should have continued with "Phantom" because I suspect the site thinks this is a different boat. I'm not savvy enough to consolidate the two, but open to any suggestions....π ▲
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3 years ago by π¬π§ mturpin013 ( Admiral)
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Hi black shoe, have I missed something on this blog, the two entries visible are numbered nine and ten where is one to eight? I love to see the build.
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π¬ Re: Tug Fort Valley
3 years ago by π³πΏ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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Excellent job on the railsπ, model's looking great!
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π¬ Re: Tug Fort Valley
3 years ago by π¬π§ Graham93 ( Vice Admiral)
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Really nice job on the laminated cap rails π and the scarf joint looks spot on.
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by πΊπΈ Black Shoe ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Thank you Steve.
I personally think figures help tell the story of a model. There's everything from people to dogs, cattle, and even chickens to complete the image. The builds are mostly 1:18 scale (5/8" = 1 foot), and the figures are "American Diorama" found on Ebay. They're designed mostly for the diecast automotive hobby, but are easily modified for our use. They are also available in 1:24 scale. ▲
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3 years ago by π¦πΊ stevedownunder ( Captain)
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Very nice work Black Shoe,
I like the use of scale people adds another dimension to the photo. Are the 2 people 3D printed? Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by πΊπΈ Black Shoe ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Thank you Stephen,
Ms Maud is the type that if she likes you she likes you, but you really don't want to cross her! She's somewhat of a prankster too. She put a glass eye in the stew one time and just waited in the galley with a smirk on her face to see who hollered. Evil! I think she thinks this is her boat! Maud is printed, but the rest of the crew are "American Diorama". ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by π¦πΊ stevedownunder ( Captain)
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Hi Black Shoe,
Looks like Ms Maud was not going to take no for an answer. Lovely work and I love the 3D printed figures. Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug (Fort Valley)
3 years ago by πΊπΈ Black Shoe ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Thank you ToraDog!
It was a conversation we had quite a while ago that prompted the stand-alone ESC for the smoker. The best part of the last snow was it couldn't last! As for the tug, it's fast getting to be time to tidy up a couple of items and even though it won't be finished, it'll be sea worthy for this coming season. Next fall will see it back on the bench for some more detailing. There's a couple of idea's I have rattling around in my brain bucket that I'd like to experiment with.... ▲
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3 years ago by πΊπΈ ToraDog ( Captain)
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I really did expect that you would have made more progress. I know that DownEast time runs differently than the real world, but still.............
All kidding aside, I know that the Phantom Tug has progressed far beyond this point and is anxiously waiting the get her keel wet with a good hard run. Considering that it has snowed for that last 36 hours, it may still be a bit early. Your work is top shelf all the way, but it is so much more impressive in person. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug (Fort Valley)
3 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Black Shoe,
Thank's it is good to be back. Sardine breath or not he is looking forward to your next boat build.LOL!! Martin555. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug (Fort Valley)
3 years ago by πΊπΈ Black Shoe ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Thank you Ron. For me, half the fun of this hobby is figuring out another way to accomplish something.
Steve, you're absolutely right! In the original configuration there were places under the smoker that were virtually inaccessible, (my poor design,) and although not very "hot" the fuel for these if spilled, or if even a few drops somehow found it's way to the bilge certainly makes a mess. I've just about come to the conclusion that any build I do in the future will have a metal catch can/tray under the smoker if one is installed. Martin, so glad to see you back! You're right about the dog and the sardines. If he got a whiff of them he'd come and sit in front of me smiling until I gave him some. Nothing worse than a dog with sardine breath!π ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug (Fort Valley)
3 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Hi Black shoe,
Love the use of the Sardine Tin. I bet the dog would love you to make another one LOL!! Great work. Martin555. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug (Fort Valley)
3 years ago by π¦πΊ stevedownunder ( Captain)
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Hi Black Shoe,
It is never a nice thing to see a burn hole inside a boat.... Nice relocation and solution. Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug (Fort Valley)
3 years ago by π¨π¦ Ronald ( Admiral)
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You do interesting work TR
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by πΊπΈ Black Shoe ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Thank you.
I'm getting a little anxious for a float too. The weather hasn't been very accommodating, and when it is good there's other things that have to be done. I may end up putting her overboard in my own little puddle just for a minor shake-down run. There's still some items on the "to do" list. A few more months of tinkering........ ▲
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3 years ago by πΊπΈ ToraDog ( Captain)
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None too shabby. One might be led to believe that this is not your first build.π There is a major problem that I have spotted though. each one of you builds becomes fine and more detailed. This means that your next will have to be even more so!πππ I am anxious to see her in her element.
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by π³πΏ jbkiwi ( Fleet Admiral)
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Superb, even down to the catch plate on the door !
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by π¨π¦ Brightwork ( Commander)
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OMG...what beautiful work. Gorgeous girl!!
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by πΊπΈ Black Shoe ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Thank you all for the positive comments!
"Fort Valley" is still a work in progress although it will make several outings this season. There's still a lot of detailing to do which hopefully will add to the character. Lighting, deck clutter and visible interior spaces will be furnished next winter. Steve, that's the engineer trying to explain to Ms Maude why she can't hang the galley towels and ship's laundry in the engine room to dry. π ▲
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3 years ago by π¬π§ GaryLC ( Captain)
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Incredible build with everything spot on and looking very realistic, I appreciate the time and effort that went into that build, mind the end result was worth it a fantastic-looking Tug. Regards, Gary.
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by π¦πΊ stevedownunder ( Captain)
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Beautiful work Black Shoe,
That is one impressive model, I hope the crew member talking to the cook wasn't complaining about the food... Cheers, Stephtn. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Fantastic work.
Love the recycling, Martin555. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by π¨π¦ Ronald ( Admiral)
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Super duper worker thou art! Truly a gift you have.
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by π©πͺ RNinMunich ( Fleet Admiral)
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3 years ago by πΊπΈ Black Shoe ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Thank you Martin. It's still a work in progress, but I'm gaining on her.
Ron, my puddle is just too small to get a good feel for her characteristics. Good for testing ballast, and controls, but not sufficient for a good run. Brightwork, "Fort Valley" is a composite of things I liked from a search of images on the net and books. She would remind one of "Chippewa" for sure! Thank you Stephen. My waders help make the photos possible. Launching, ballasting, then walking around or turning her taking photos from water level make all the difference as opposed to standing on the bank looking down. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by π¦πΊ stevedownunder ( Captain)
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Hi Black Shoe,
All I can say is stunning, she looks beautiful on the water together with really good photography and location. Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by π¨π¦ Ronald ( Admiral)
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Tim, your backyard pool suddenly got bigger! But, I know where you actually took were, and it looks very nice on the water.
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3 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Very realistic looking.
You have done a great job Black Shoe. Well done. Martin555. ▲
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3 years ago by π¨π¦ Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Very nice job .
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3 years ago by π¬π§ Scratchbuilder ( Vice Admiral)
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Excellent photographs and build work.
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3 years ago by π¬π§ Martin555 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Excellent work,
It is all this detail work that brings this boat to life. Keep it up. Martin555. ▲
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π¬ Re: Phantom Tug
3 years ago by π¬π§ T33CNO ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Very nice π
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3 years ago by πΊπΈ Black Shoe ( Sub-Lieutenant)
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Thanks for the comments!
Newby, it'll take a lot of cans to make any upgrades to this old bucket! π ▲
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3 years ago by π¨π¦ Newby7 ( Fleet Admiral)
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Collecting beer cans not a bad idea as you could cash them to pay for upgrades. LOL
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π¬ Re: Tug Fort Valley
3 years ago by π¦πΊ stevedownunder ( Captain)
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Looking great Black Shoe,
I love the extra details adding more atmosphere. Cheers, Stephen. ▲
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3 years ago by πΊπΈ ToraDog ( Captain)
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And here I thought that you had all but given up.....nice details. How about a little electric solenoid valve for the galley stove pipe?
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