Topic: Dumas Army Tug (Read 3839 times)

Stan · « **on:** May 18, 2023, 06:54:15 pm »

Bugsier 3 is finished with the exception a few items this now means I have to complete three models before the end of the year. Hopefully if all three models are finished construction of the second carrier will commence.Listed below are the three models.

Dumas Army Tug.
Dumas U S S Whitehall.
Krick Lisa M

Alan52 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2023, 08:00:56 pm »

Looking forward to the build Stan.

Tug Fanatic · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2023, 06:22:10 am »

Should be an interesting build.

Perhaps you should tell Martin what adhesive you used to join the two hull halves together given the failed tests that he is running.

Stan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2023, 07:22:02 am »

Tamiya thin plastic glue to join the two parts together.The joint is reinforced using glass fibre tissue and Stabalit Express glue.

Circlip · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2023, 12:08:23 pm »

Polystyrene cement, Fibre glass AND Balsa cement, that'll teach it.

Regards Ian.

Stan · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2023, 03:20:18 pm »

I Think not.

Stan · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2023, 04:08:38 pm »

This will be the scheme applied to my build looks good better than grey

Howard · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2023, 07:58:15 pm »

Hi Stan,
What scale is it please Stan.
Regards Howard.

Stan · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2023, 08:31:33 pm »

HI 1/48

Stan · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2023, 06:40:59 pm »

Second update on this build. The motor is now fixed in place along with a new prop shaft and prop shop prop. The balsa superstructure frames are complete and fitting of the side skinning is under way .The original side skins have been binned and replaced with 1mm plastic card easier to work with and lighter more to follow.

Alan52 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2023, 07:45:11 pm »

It’s coming on quick Stan. I see you are already prepared for the electrical installation.

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #11 on:** May 22, 2023, 08:11:41 pm »

Nice one Stan

Hande · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2023, 06:49:59 am »

I like the way it's going. The colour sceme is very good!

btw

You may want to take horozontal photos, instead of vertical orientation. That way the proportions come out correctly. At least for someone like me, if not for everybody. I found out through frustration and some experimentation.

Cheers, Hande

Stan · « **Reply #13 on:** May 23, 2023, 12:17:25 pm »

Next pictures will be taken using a camera not a phone.

Stan · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2023, 08:58:22 pm »

I have come to the conclusion pictures are better taken using my camera.

Circlip · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2023, 11:01:08 am »

I'll take your word for it?????

Regards Ian.

Phil22 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 26, 2023, 06:01:03 am »

Coming along nicely Stan, looking forward to the next updates.

Phil

Stan · « **Reply #17 on:** May 26, 2023, 08:57:07 pm »

Hi Just a few pictures of the build please note the use of 2mm bolts to secure the top cabin no glue. All of the pvc parts have been remade using plastic card easier to glue. A new prop shaft and prop from prop shop have also been fitted.

Stan · « **Reply #18 on:** May 27, 2023, 04:15:46 pm »

Just a little done today vac formed roof cut glued in place

Circlip · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2023, 12:18:21 pm »

Looks good in the flesh too

Regards Ian.

Stan · « **Reply #20 on:** May 29, 2023, 02:09:35 pm »

More work done this morning which includes filling required on the wheel house roof fitting of a trim on the funnel base.Both the funnel and engine room skylight will be fitted in place using servo screws pictures to follow.

Stan · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2023, 09:15:38 pm »

All the running gear now installed and tested next job fit the deck.

Stan · « **Reply #22 on:** June 19, 2023, 06:24:19 pm »

HI Guys sorry I not posted for a while I have been out of action due to health problems. Managed a little work today just a few pictures showing the model so far.

Stan.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #23 on:** June 19, 2023, 08:55:41 pm »

One small exploded appendix and he takes time off modelling!

Stan · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2023, 08:05:01 pm »

HI Guys after my op I have been beavering away the model is nearly complete just a few pictures for you to check out.

Stan.

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