Topic: I like the look of this little BRAtt!!!!! (Read 16054 times)

Charlie · « **on:** July 03, 2010, 08:30:07 pm »

This would make a great model:

http://www.shipsmonthly.com/news/473815/new-mini-tug-built-for-training

toesupwa · « **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2010, 09:12:37 pm »

Has been discussed on my MHT thread over on RC Groups...

Looks rather like the MHT... i think i have a mole in the system!..

Geoff Cropper · « **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2010, 12:18:19 pm »

Maybe it should be named "Ivor Shorthouse"

Voyager · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2010, 06:31:07 pm »

That's possibly the strangest boat I have ever seen, it's bizzare

seahunt56 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2011, 05:53:19 pm »

Hi All, New guy here just looking around for a tug to build. Would love something different and recently came across the BRATT Tug. I would alos like to build this tug if plans are available or drawings. Anyone have any thoughts? Or a tug of this size? Thanks all, Steve

Umi_Ryuzuki · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2011, 09:35:08 pm »

I don't think there are that many 26 foot tugs with this style of profile.

Here are couple drawings that could be worked from...

http://www.towingline.com/archives/654

seahunt56 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2011, 10:30:28 pm »

Thanks for that link. I just sent off an email to the designer to see if it would be possible to get some drawings. We will see......

captain ron · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2011, 10:56:12 pm »

Hi guys if you look on www.macduffshipdesign.com you will find lodsa small and interesting tug/workboats.

Just click on the design tab at the top of the page and you will go to the varies designs, click on these and you will get all the details and a GA drawing.

If you click on the gallery tab then you'll get good photos of the tugs ( and other ships they produce )

A real interesting site.

captain ron

tobyker · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2011, 11:21:55 pm »

Beautiful boats - I found the pictures etc in the "News" section really interesting. TVM

Umi_Ryuzuki · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2011, 12:57:20 am »

I completely forgot about Macduff ship designs.
I actually have quite a bit of information archived about the Macduff boats...

Quote from: seahunt56 on January 02, 2011, 10:30:28 pm

Thanks for that link. I just sent off an email to the designer to see if it would be possible to get some drawings. We will see......

Robert Allan was the Marine Architect that found his designs being built in China, after sending a set of
those plans to a boat modeler. There was legal action, and many design firms stopped sharing out plans
after the incident. Just a month ago, Robert Allan posted on our local boards, and "issued a cease and desist" to
a modeler that was posting a build up of one of RA designs. It probably wouldn't have been an issue, but
the modeler had gotten a hold of hull lines from a builder, and posted a partial image of the lines.
They C&D order was posted by the time the thread got to the second page, four days...

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1338105&highlight=rastar#post16545114

However, if you can build from the photos and other public information, go crazy....
I built the Fireboat that Robert Allan designed, and had no issues.

seahunt56 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2011, 10:57:58 pm »

Got a reply today from Robert Allen. It's a no go from them. Kind of figured that anyway but it was a shot. No I have to desing my own little tug.

captain ron · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2011, 12:03:23 am »

I'm sure Model Boats issued a feature and plan of the Sea Helper designed by Macduff.

It was 1/16 scale so made a pretty chunky wee tug.

If you go onto the Macduff site you will see photos of it.

You could easily modify it to suit other small tug boats using the hull lines from the plan.

Hope this helps

captain ron

seahunt56 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 06, 2011, 11:24:31 pm »

Well, I have decided to build my own and have the hull laid out, green potting foam between the ribs and all faired out, and a layer of Durams Rock Hard Putty on the whole thing. I will try and post a couple pictures tomorrow or so. It is going to be about 15 inches long by 9 inches wide. The hull bottom is pretty rounded, but will have a nice size keel. I am thinking of one Z drive. Any thoughts on what I could use for the fenders like on the BRATT?

Umi_Ryuzuki · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2011, 02:31:45 am »

Here is another look at the BRAtt hull form...

http://adrenalinmarine.ca/photos.html

rathikrishna · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2011, 05:31:31 am »

thanks fo the link Umi...

norry · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2011, 11:59:45 am »

...Hi Guys...

The more I see these wee tugs , The more I want one...But would probably have to settle for a Model one...

Anyone else fancy a Model...I think 1/12 Scale would be ideal...

...Best Regards...Norry...

seahunt56 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2011, 10:40:11 pm »

I would love one. I have been looking at the photos on the link that Umi posted, It's pretty neat.

pupjoint · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2011, 10:59:51 am »

Hi everyone, I was roaming round the forum the other day and came across this which might be of interest http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=23939.0
Not quite exactly the same but looks very similar.

Mr Andy · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2011, 05:47:52 pm »

Quote from: Voyager on July 09, 2010, 06:31:07 pm

That's possibly the strangest boat I have ever seen, it's bizzare

Think the Brat is strange, have a look at this little gem.
http://www.yourboatphotos.com/picture/number4716.asp

Andy.

seahunt56 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2011, 03:44:36 pm »

Here is hopefully if the picture loads, a picture or two of my tug to date. Steve

seahunt56 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2011, 11:08:56 pm »

I have decided to try and scale the BRATT tug out to 1/12, which would be about 25' 7" long by 14' 2" beam. When a tug is measured, do they include the fendering?
Steve

tobyker · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2011, 11:19:42 pm »

Phil Bolger has designed some little mini-tugs for ply construction and use as pleasure boats on sheltered waters. They tend to have flat bottoms and o/b power, but might be worth a look.

seahunt56 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 19, 2011, 12:25:27 am »

I have started my BRAtt build. I have taken all the photos and pictures and drawings I can find and have scaled them up to 1 inch to 1 foot. I have the keel and ribs made and put together. I am going to add some styrofoam between the ribs so I can fill the gap between the ribs for the 1/8" ply. With out something between the ribs, the ply tends to flatten out, which would mean more filler to fair out the hull. I have not decided if I will make a mold, or just pull a hull off the plug. I will try to get some pictures to post here soon. Steve

seahunt56 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 25, 2011, 11:21:08 pm »

Well. I have been working on the plug for my BRAtt Tug. I have a layer of 1/8 in bending ply on the bottom and some Bondo on the seams and low spots, and everything sanded flush. A little more sanding and Bondo and I should have the bottom ready for primer and paint. Also have a layer of the 1/8" ply on she sides where the Fendering will attach. Now I have to start work on the bullworks. Not sure how to proceed, so that is in the thinking process. I have also bought some 1 inch black rubber hose and some yellow zip ties off of Ebay for the fendering. Getting a little ahead of myself, but it was a good deal. Attached is a photo

seahunt56 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2011, 11:11:48 pm »

Update on the BRAtt Tug build: I have the bullworks on and cut down to shape. Lots of sanding and filler for the low spots. I have a few coats of primer on, and somemore sanding and a bit of filler here and there. When the rain stops I will put on a few more coats of primer, and get her ready for a coat of paint. Played around making a towing staple. 3rd time was the charm. 9/16 inch aluminum bent around a 1 inch socket. Even have my first deck hand on board. Cartoon boat needs a cartoon crew.

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