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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Thatโ€™s all for now.
    In my next post, I will cover how I painted the hull and the cabin, as well as the simple electronics setup I came up with.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    The next step was to assemble the bow configuration, where I attempted to replicate the bow of the N.Y. Fire Fighter fireboat.
    This is a feature I plan to discuss with the ME production manager to explore the possibility of incorporating it into the new kit.
    I also had to create the hawsehole from scratchโ€”a simple pieceโ€”since it is not included or mentioned in the kit instructions.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    More deck items
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Deck items
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Finished base, railings and monitor.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Brass Railings for the Rear Monitor Baseโ€‹

    This step is not included in the kit instructions, as it is intended for more advanced modelers. However, if you carefully follow the instructions provided here, you can also achieve this elegant enhancement.

    If you decide to proceed, there are many soldering tutorials available online, as well as several within this forum, where you can find helpful guidance and techniques.

    I first made a basswood jig matching the shape of the base and used small tacks to hold the pieces in place while soldering.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    For the rear fire monitor, I made several modifications to improve realism, as the original configuration is quite basic and leaves room for interpretation.

    According to the instructions, the monitor base is mounted without visible supports, giving the appearance that it is floating above the deck. I was not satisfied with this look, so I added support legs to the base. This modification provides a more realistic structural appearance while maintaining the original proportions of the monitor.

    It should be noted that the original method shown in the instructions is the simplest and fastest approach. For this reason, it is recommended for beginners or those building the model strictly as designed.

    Below is a reference image showing the original configuration as indicated in the instructions.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
    2 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Sorry for taking so long to post again, but Iโ€™ve been very busy painting all of the deck items.
    So here it is.
    FIRE MONITORS
    The new version of this model from me will include 3D-printed fire monitor components, along with all the other parts needed to complete the model. At first, I was a bit doubtful about this method compared to the traditional Britannia metal parts, but I was pleasantly surprised when I saw and compared the sharpness and level of detail that 3D printing offers. It definitely gets a thumbs-up from me.
    Here is my interpretation of how to enhance these exposed parts of the model for improved realism.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Planking the rear lower deck.
    12 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Beautiful job, very realistic.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Tugboats to the sacred island
    14 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    You guys really got me fired up!
    I went straight up to the attic and pulled the model out.

    Iโ€™m going to do a full photo session of all the scratch-built parts Iโ€™ve made so far, and Iโ€™ll start posting a building log.

    Canโ€™t wait to share the progress!
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    ๐Ÿ“ Tugboats to the sacred island
    14 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Alessandro:
    That photo looks a lot like my model, at list the structure.
    When Zamakina Yards built the Statia Relaint, they also built three more sister ships.
    They varied very little but that main structure remained in all of them.
    Maybe your picture is one of them.
    I had the entire story long time ago when I started building her but now I will have to research it again to know the name of the others.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Tugboats to the sacred island
    14 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Philuck:
    Yepโ€”sheโ€™s completely scratch-built! I was lucky to have a designer friend and former coworker who helped me clean up the blueprint I found online and scale it up to exactly the size I needed.
    Iโ€™m planning to post the full build soon, with plenty of detailed photos showing how this tug came together. Canโ€™t wait to share it!
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    ๐Ÿ“ Tugboats to the sacred island
    14 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Alessandro:
    I completely agree with youโ€”our members definitely have a strong attraction to tugboats! Iโ€™m one of those tug-guys myself. Thereโ€™s just something special about these hardworking vessels and the incredible maneuvers they perform to get the job done.
    Here are a few photos of my most beloved tugboat project. I managed to obtain the blueprints and began building her from scratch. Unfortunately, other models (and life!) got in the way, so she ended up on the back burner. But someday she will be finished.

    STATIA RELIANT
    Built in 2007 by Zamakona Yards of the Canary Islands (Hull #658), originally for SeaBulk Inland Transportation, a subsidiary of SeaBulk Towing Services of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
    In 2016, she was acquired by Svitzer Ltd. of Copenhagen, Denmark, retaining her original name.
    Technical Specs:
    Power: Two Caterpillar 3516 V16 diesel engines
    Horsepower: 4,000 HP
    Propulsion: Two NiAlBr fixed-pitch props in kort nozzles
    Generators: Two 70 kW sets
    Capacities:
    Fuel: 35,600 gallons
    Lube oil: 1,585 gallons
    Dispersant: 1,300 gallons
    Water: 6,600 gallons
    Towing Gear: Iberc towing winch with windlass, 2,296 ft of 1.9" wire, tow hook, deck crane
    Registry Details:
    Vessel Service: Towing Vessel
    IMO: 9417983
    Call Sign: V7UC9
    Hull Material: Steel
    Builder: Astilleros Zamakona S.A.
    Year Built: 2007
    Length: 92 ft
    Hailing Port: Marshall Islands
    Sheโ€™s a beautiful, powerful vesselโ€”and one day my model of her will finally reach the finish line!
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: A little detailing and sheโ€™s ready to maiden!!
    15 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Cash:
    Your Patriot is looking fantastic! The paint job is outstanding, and I really love the color combination you chose for the hull. Your hard work is definitely shining through.
    Keep it upโ€”sheโ€™s turning into a beauty!
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    ๐Ÿ“ Brackengarth Tug
    17 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Merchant, have you shared a picture of your newly acquired tug yet? Iโ€™d really like to see it.
    Thank you!
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    ๐Ÿ“ Scottish Trawler
    17 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    As far as I can tell, the website is fully up and running, and they offer a great selection of Model Slipway kits.

    ๐Ÿ˜Ž



    https://www.loyalhannadockyard.com/MS%20HEADER.htm
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Midwest/Model Expo Fireboat
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Jumpugly;
    Is this the model to which you were referring?



    https://www.modelexpo-online.com/products/midwest-muscongus-bay-lobster-smack-1-
    ๐Ÿ“ Our fellow Model-Boats contributor is ill
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Ronald:
    How could I send him a note? Can you send me his link?
    Thanks.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Hafenschlepper
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Bern:
    Do you have more pictures of your amazing tugboat?
    Iโ€™d love to see moreโ€”especially your electronics setup! Iโ€™m just starting to learn from all of you here, and itโ€™s been so exciting.
    I used to build only static model ships, but discovering this incredible, informative forum has completely opened up a whole new world for me!
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    ๐Ÿ“ Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    After several months of restoring and reworking every component possible, here are the final results.

    I hope you guys enjoy itโ€”I sure enjoyed bringing it back to life!

    Last time I asked the Production Manager about this model, he said it was out of production, but Iโ€™ve still seen a few listed on eBay.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Practically every component of the model required refinishing and re-securing.
    The hose straps had been painted incorrectly, so I stripped them back and refinished them to replicate a more accurate leather appearance, including proper coloration and texture.
    Even the seat required a complete teardown, surface prep, and full refinishing to bring it back to spec.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Modelexpo MS6006 Model Trailways Allerton Steam Pump Fire Engine 1:12 Modeling
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    This is a refurbishing job that Model Expo assigned to me because it will be one of the models exhibited at the Vegas Model Table Top Show.
    Itโ€™s an incredibly intricate pieceโ€”packed with what feels like a billion partsโ€”and itโ€™s heavy.
    This particular model is the one we originally received from Ken Foran, our designer, and over the years itโ€™s been a bit neglected.

    Itโ€™s traveled to multiple shows, taken some bumps along the way, and they couldnโ€™t find anyone locally who was able to bring it back to life.
    So I accepted the endeavor.

    To get the proper copper color, I used these paints and applied them with the airbrush.
    A lot of time went into carefully masking off the model to prevent overspray. I also had to spray very gently so that when the tape was removed, it wouldnโ€™t lift or damage any of the parts underneath.

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: 1930 Cris Craft Runabout Dumas Kit 1230
    19 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Your build is coming alone well.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Model Expo Prototypes "Mighty Might".
    20 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Marty:
    Thereโ€™s no need to apologize. It was simply a misspelling, and I took your correction in that spirit.

    As Scripture says: โ€˜The taking of offense rests in the bosom of fools.โ€™ โ€” Ecclesiastes 7:9.โ€
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    ๐Ÿ“ Model Expo/Seguin tug 1:32 scale
    20 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Pressonreguardless:
    Your 1/48 Mount Washington avatar caught my eye right away.
    Iโ€™ve had that model on my mind for a while, and seeing yoursโ€”an absolute masterpieceโ€”really shows the depth of your model-making talent.
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    ๐Ÿ“ Model Expo/Seguin tug 1:32 scale
    20 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    โ€œBruce,
    Thanks for the link. I took that photo a few days before the model hit the shelvesโ€”still in โ€˜pre-launch mode.โ€™
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: ATSF Railroad tug and barge.
    20 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Algon โ€”

    I really love what you did with your tug and the scratch-built train barge โ€” they look incredibly realistic. Did you follow any blueprints for your barge, or was it entirely your own design?

    Iโ€™m asking because Iโ€™m looking for 1:24 barge blueprints to build one for my Juanita. I know New Port Crown Model from China has a very nice barge, but the tariffs make it too expensive to import. So Iโ€™d like to scratch-build one using a good set of plans.

    Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks โ€” Julian ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Seguin
    21 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Pressonreguardless,
    After reviewing all your posts, Iโ€™m convinced youโ€™ve got a secret shipyard hidden somewhere.

    That model looks outstandingโ€”seriously impressive stuff!
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    ๐Ÿ“ Model Expo/Seguin tug 1:32 scale
    21 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    โ€œBruce, fantastic news!
    Is that your coffee tableโ€ฆ or your secret shipyard in disguise?
    ๐Ÿ˜Žโ€

    ๐Ÿ“ Model Expo/Nauticurso Pesqueiro 1:32 Scale
    21 days ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Lieutenant Commander)
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    Artur is one of the most popular fishing vessels among Brazilian fishermen, and many are still active in Brazilian waters today.

    During my research, I discovered that similar vessels were also used in countries such as Russia, Norway, and Switzerland.
    This type of boat even played a role in WWII, carrying ammunition for the French resistance in the fight against Hitler.
    The Nauticurso kit has gone through several upgrades over the years. The version I built was their earliest release, so after doing some research, I decided to replaceโ€”or scratch-buildโ€”many of the components myself.
    The kit includes all the running hardware needed for full radio-control operation. Model Shipways, Inc. carefully translates the manual into English and provides a photo-rich, step-by-step assembly guide.

    All parts are laser-cut from Amazonian hardwood.
    Length: 22"
    Scale: 1:32
    This kit is guaranteed to bring plenty of fun and a good challenge for both beginners and experienced builders.
    Maybe some of you know even more about this vessel than I do.
    In the last picture, you can see the little photo setup I use for shooting my models. ๐Ÿ˜Ž



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