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Mess Deck: General Section => Tugs and Towing => Topic started by: Ray_L on July 03, 2024, 10:20:14 pm

Title: Harbour Tug
Post by: Ray_L on July 03, 2024, 10:20:14 pm

The construction of my New York harbour tug Grace Moran is now complete. It is from a Dumas 1/72 Carol Moran kit with scratch-built fittings. She is modeled in 'as delivered' condition c. 1949. Powerplant consists of a 500 size Mtroniks slow speed motor turning a 1 inch three bladed prop. This made the machinery space rather crowded, but eliminated the need for reduction gears. I am looking forward to her launch and sea trials on the pond. Presently, I am working on towlines, mooring lines, and fenders. If anyone can recommend a good barge kit for her to push/tow I would be interested. Cheers, Ray


(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2024/07/03/Grace-Moran-Port-Side-Profile.jpg)








(https://www.modelboatmayhemimages.co.uk/images/2024/07/03/Grace-Moran-Port-Stern.jpg)




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Title: Re: Harbour Tug
Post by: dodgy geezer on July 04, 2024, 10:20:57 pm
http://eezebilt.tk/lightplan.html (http://eezebilt.tk/lightplan.html)
Title: Re: Harbour Tug
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 05, 2024, 06:37:17 am
 
Very nicely done Ray!    :-))
Title: Re: Harbour Tug
Post by: Phil22 on August 14, 2024, 04:34:18 pm
Absolutely smashing work Ray! A really fine result you can be proud of.


Phil
Title: Re: Harbour Tug
Post by: Big Ada on August 15, 2024, 04:29:36 pm
Very nice Tug.
Barges are so easy to build from Ply or Plasticard and you can make them as your own Design.


Len.
Title: Re: Harbour Tug
Post by: Ray_L on September 03, 2024, 07:59:15 pm
Quote from: Phil22 on August 14, 2024, 04:34:18 pm
Absolutely smashing work Ray! A really fine result you can be proud of.


Phil


Many Thanks for the kind words, Phil. Please excuse the late reply, as I am still learning how to use the site. Cheers, Ray
Title: Re: Harbour Tug
Post by: Ray_L on September 03, 2024, 08:04:27 pm
Quote from: Big Ada on August 15, 2024, 04:29:36 pm
Very nice Tug.
Barges are so easy to build from Ply or Plasticard and you can make them as your own Design.


Len.


Thank you for the advice and compliment, Len. I have done some research on line and found some good photos of barges which should be simple to build. A project for the winter. Cheers, Ray