π 1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
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Made a start on the Cruciform Bollards, made using brass tubing, which passes through the deck into a wooden block which is cemented to the underside of deck for added strength should I ever want to use the bollard for towing. I just need to fill the gaps & add some end caps on the tubes & then sand/prime & then cement in place on the deck.
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π 1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
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Thanks JB, its getting there...slowly!
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π 1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
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Hi guys!,
Bit of an (overdue!) update...
CABIN:
So i made the cabin, which i remade as I wasnt happy with first attempt, the new version much better, next step is to add a door which will be able to be opened/closed, eventually I will add detailed interior with lighting, for now im just working on the hinges!
BULWARK SUPPORTS/RAIL
Finally completed all the bulwark supports, Ive also added a rail (pics to follow).
REAR HATCH/COVER/BENCH
The rear hatch cover is the access point for the rudder controls. I made the hatch & cover using ply & for the bench I used some planking, I decided to make the bench in 3 separate pieces to allow it to be removed with ease for access to hatch. I just need to finish trimming the bench & give a good sanding!
PORT HOLES
These port holes will be used on the front cabin & were made using a rubber grommet which I sliced in half then fixed a copper washer to the topside, i just need to add some clear perspex for the glass.
Ive also made the Freeports for the deck along with the rope/anchor holes etc, pics to follow.
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π 1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
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Made a start on the front cabin..
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π 1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
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hi guys!
Thanks for comments π
in regards to questions below:
The rudder can be removed, yup, the decks on TIDs are indeed steel, but i wanted to do mine with planking as i wanted to be posh! (just kidding!) But I've decided to no longer plank the deck, I tried to make a start but soon realised this was going to be a VERY difficult & long task, main reason is due to the bulwark being in the way, usually when adding planking to a deck its done before adding the bulwark so you can get a very neat fit around the edging, but with the hull i have this was not an option as the bulwark is part of the main mould. So i decided to pass as i didn't want to make a mess of it.
My TID will not be modelled on any particular TID, i decided before the build that i was going to make it "my own" ..im still deciding on a name for her! The colour scheme for the hull will be Red (bottom), Dark Green (middle) & black (top), the stack & deck will be the same colour green as used on the hull & the wheelhouse will be the standard ivory colour.
I've spent the last few days prepping the deck (Filling / Sanding... LOTS of sanding!) to get a smooth finish prior to spraying. I also trimmed the bottom of the superstructure so it sits flush on deck. I also finished the rest of bulwarks supports, just need to add front plate to each one now!
Few more pics of the Superstructure placed on deck, the stack isn't fixed yet as I'm still finishing it off & the bulwark supports I'm also finishing off with the front plate on each one before i fix them to the deck. I'm planning to spray the deck/inner bulwark at weekend providing i manage to get all the supports finished & fixed! π
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sure post them π
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π 1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
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Thanks Mike π
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Thanks Rick π
To be honest it's not as daunting as it seems, as long you have basic knowledge of electrics you can find many tutorials online with most modules, the BEIER sound module I purchased which control the lighting/sound/switch etc is a complex module & it does take a little getting used in terms of the software, but there support forum is VERY helpful and answer questions same day usually π
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Thanks for comments guys, im enjoying the build even though its taking a while! but hopefully be done for summer!
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π 1/12 Tid Tug (Scratch build)
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VIDEOS:
First Water Trials:
This was my first (& to date, the only!!) wet test. It went well, needs much more ballast but this test was make sure everything worked as should & hull was watertight, which it was π
http://www.tizdaz.co.uk/forum/vids/TIDwaterTestNbrighton.mp4 |
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PORT HOLES:
I made the portholes which will be fitted to the superstructure using Brass & Copper rings, I then fixed some miniature brass nuts in place to replicate the fasteners using Gorilla Superglue Gel & I used frosted acrylic sheet to simulate the glass. To finish them off I just need to add handles at the 6 o'clock position which I will fabricate using thin brass rod. Each porthole measures around 30mm diameter.
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Motor & MOUNT:
The smaller motor in pic was one i originally bought which is 12v but then I decided to go for a more powerful (24v) larger motor which has an RPM of around 3800 which is perfect for a tug so no gearing was needed.
I hand made the mount using Aluminium sheet & square brass rods which was fixed to a ply base fixed in place to the hull using P38.
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