Forum reply For Sale 1/20 th "Empire" Tug. 1,001 · 10 years ago Forum For Sale 1/20 th "Empire" Tug. I have just restored a large "Empire" tug, She is 1600 mm long and weighs about 60 Lbs. in sailing trim. She comes with a planet T5, Two 6v batteries, one for … 5 · 1,484 · 10 years ago Gallery reply Sea Queen I am restoring a tug that is named "Avon Queen" she is a Birch class Empire tug.I have looked for her history, but only came up with Sea Queen. I wondered if y… 303 · 11 years ago Harbour (Yacht) "Kaapstad" (Cape Town, Afrikaans) registered In Durban. Bought as a restoration project. Stripped right down. Renewed decks, made all the fittings ,except for the funnel,vents and bridge(tin plate). resined and pain… 289 · 11 years ago Harbour (Working Vessel) Kaapstad Bought as a wreck,first time I have done something like this, have made most of the fittings myself. Completely stripped it down,to the bare hull,fitted new de… 289 · 11 years ago Forum My first cargo ship I bought this boat as a bit of a wreck on ebay,I stripped It down to the bare hull,and renewed the decking and superstructure,except for the bridge which Is me… ♥ 1 · 3 · 1,318 · 11 years ago Forum motor noise. I get a high speed whirring noise when I turn the speed controller on, It continues even when the motor Is running and carries on when the motor has stopped.Co… 3 · 1,393 · 11 years ago Forum Figures Where can I get some 1/48th scale, 20th century merchant seaman crew figures? I don't mind If they are not painted. Thanks Andy. 1 · 1,053 · 11 years ago Forum reply Brighton I went yesterday, there was only one trade stand pertaining to model boats this was "mastman" and very helpful they are. (If he hasn't got it, he can get it.) … 2,267 · 11 years ago