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Re: GLYNN GUEST KNOCKER WHITE TUG
… bubbly and a pootle around the pond with my Springer...the tug that is, not one of my dogs. Question is, could this be construed as 'Drink Driving'? The Springer is a little large but manageable - Knocker White and similar sized models sho …
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Re: Ville Class Tugboat
… at boat Ronald!!! Thanks for posting these! When I get to a tug build someday this could definitely be an inspiration!
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Ville Class Tugboat
RusselBrothers built 38 Ville Class tugs for the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII many of these vessels served on both the West and East coastal waters. After their service in the war many were sold for private enterprises. Sine the hull is …
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Re: Springer Tug
Nice looking little pusher tug Nick. I am still “tempted” to build something for emergency recovery when I am alone and something gets stranded in the middle of the lake. ….but my first love is Classic Model Power Boats and I am tempted to …
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Re: Springer Tug
That's a nice, and very handy little tug that Nick. Sounds like you have an amazing run time too. Will
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Springer Tug
… are cheap 1/18 scale (about right for this size of Springer Tug) 'Peacekeeper' soldiers from Toyworld, repainted to mimic a salvage crew. Bruder figures could also be an option, but they are very expensive here in NZ. rgds, Nick
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Re: U.S army harbour tug
… s the first time I've seen someone else have a go at the ST TUG, so looking forward to seeing photos of your maiden voyage. Ronald's comment is dead right, the 1st leads to the 2nd, 3rd...nth and counting etc - aren't hobbies great!
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Re: U.S army harbour tug
Well it looks like a tug to me so that is a good start well at least you are trying it is all about enjoying it . Philuk
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U.S army harbour tug
First build of a us army harbour tug, a very novice build 🫣
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For Sale - Tug Boat - Amsterdam
Up for sale is an Amsterdam RC Tug boat. The kit original retailed for over £400 and I believe it is currently out of production. Here are some specifications on the model Artesania Latina Amsterdam AL20201 RC Ready Tug Boat 1:50 The Amster …
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Re: Another Springer tug!!
A springer tug sounds like a good thing to keep in the car to take to the lake on a quiet day to recover a stranded boat when no one else is able to help. I have not even considered this before, but they look quite small and relatively simp …
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Re: Another Springer tug!!
… s sells is a good unit, ans supposedly wound by TFL for the Tugster in particular and working boat models in general. I’m using 2 7.2 6 cell Nimh packs as I just don’t want to fool around with another battery chemistry as I do lipo, nimh an …
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Re: Another Springer tug!!
Hi Cash, just saw your build log for the Springer tug. I've just finished one of these having downloaded the design from the 2015 build feature written by Colin Bishop on the Model Boats Magazine site using the basic Andy Cope sketches. I w …
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Re: Another Springer tug!!
… y strong indeed! I’m a devotee to single steerable Korts on tugs so I applaud your choice for propulsion. What is your alignment technique for the prop inside the Kort. I generally use a shaft centered in a plate whose diameter matches the …
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New acquisition - Southampton Tug
New acquisition - Southampton Tug - bit of a play thing really but it has working lights a horn and a half decent transmitter
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What tug is this?
This is a tug I have always wanted to build a model of but sadly I doubt that I ever will as getting drawings is nigh on impossible. Can anyone identify the tug, there is a clue in the background of the one picture.
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What tug is this?
… to yourself however, there is a plan available of the steam tug F C Sturrock Plan is numbered MM1480 - from sarik hobbies. There was a build of this particular tug which was printed in Model Boats Magazine - I am unsure of what year it was …
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What tug is this?
Here are another two of South Africa’s tugs that are now gone. Wolrad Woltemade and John Ross
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What tug is this?
The picture shows the screw steamer T.S. McEwen, a tugboat built in 1925 by Bow, McLachlan & Co. Ltd. for the South African government. The T.S. McEwen was considered the world's most powerful tugboat when it was delivered. She was used for …
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Re: TID Tug
My TID tug now has a new owner who I hope is enjoying it as much as I did. This was my first “scratch build” scale model that I built from plans. It never let me down or failed to please but I have too many projects and needed the space to …
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Ville Class Tugboats
Many of you know that I enjoy the Ville Class Tugboat. I began making 1 Hull and continued making 3 different Wheelhouses to sit on the hull of this RC model. My last version is the Miss Jenna - operated by Mailman and Kelley out of Mahone …
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ATSF Railroad tug and barge.
Santa Fe Railroad Tug AT&SF - Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway I have now built a railroad barge to push around with a few "G" scale rail cars on deck. Hull is solid Styrofoam block 4" thick about 18" wide and nearly 5' long. Hull is pai …
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Paddle tug
I am looking for a paddle tug/steamer kit, part built or hull and plan considered. It's one of the things on my modeling bucket list. Must be suitable for steam power...
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Amsterdam Tug at Southport MBC Video 16 March 2025
AMSTERDAM TUG The Amsterdam tugboat was built at the Johan Alkers Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany in 1971. It was specially built to handle and serve very large ships and super tankers of this modern age. Three other sister-ships where built, …
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Pat's Dutch Power Tug Project
Dutch Power Tug 1. Separate Deck Lights and Nav lights
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Samson Remolcador Tug Boat - Artesania Latina
Not really related but I have a Sampson Tug, plank on frame by DMI was a motor Tug but I modified it and put a small steam plant in it about 50 years ago
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Samson Remolcador Tug Boat - Artesania Latina
Hi, I have 2x Samson Tug boats for sale. They are both opened but unused and as far as I am aware all the pieces are present. Would be keen to find out a bit more information about them, from what I can find these were replaced by the Sanso …
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Samson Remolcador Tug Boat - Artesania Latina
… ces ie exhaust https://www.historicships.com/product/samson-tug-artesania-latina/ https://www.ebay.com/itm/326444343062?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item&srsltid=AfmBOoqdSoOSkbGUI1NBwYXQtzIw0QRIKnV9oTk2MmScFK_ARoL …