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[marcus88]

hi,can any one tell me if they have built the steam tug cruiser,from mount fleet,as i am considering buying the kit which i see at the model boat show in leamington spa last weekend.i have built the wyeforce tug from model slipway,but fancey doing something a bit more challenging this will be my second build so any advice will be greatly received thanks in advance marc.....

[FullLeatherJacket]

Marcus
Just in case any of our other viewers might be confused, the photo included on your posting is the Envoy tug from Model Slipway, which is similar in size and appearance to the Mountfleet Cruiser. I've built the armed version of Envoy and can thoroughly recommend it provided you follow the plans and instructions carefully. I have seen a truly terrible example built by a well-known "modeller" who professes never to need instructions or plans. I could have cried. I've never built a Mountfleet kit but I have heard they are very good in terms of detail.

[krfilby]

Marcus,
Get yourself a copy of "Scale Model Tugs and Trawlers" by Tom Gorman. ISBN no. 1-85486-188-3. The build of Cruiser and many relevent issues regarding tugs is covered in this book.
Regards  Keith

[marcus88]

hi i will look in to that,i think i will be purchasing mount fleets cruiser very shortly thanks for your replys,marc...........