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Mess Deck: General Section => Tugs and Towing => Topic started by: phil45 on August 25, 2011, 11:52:35 am

Title: Which tug
Post by: phil45 on August 25, 2011, 11:52:35 am

Hi all a newbie here ..its been 28yrs since i raced boats and made a few scale mtb,s......so now i have time to spend on what i always wanted to build but never got round to it,a nice tug.I have been looking at mount fleets envoy/flying tempest and Cruiser tug as i love the detail of the mouldings (bit pricey though) ,if i go hull only i really like the style of the  sun xx1 or cervia . I would really appreciate any thoughts on what direction to go in before i commit to buy . Meanwhile i am building a  37 "perkasa to get me back into boatbuilding mode.......Thanks phil

Title: Re: another newb
Post by: gwa84 on August 25, 2011, 11:58:40 am

hello and welcome to the mad house  :-))

Title: Re: another newb
Post by: john s 2 on August 25, 2011, 01:02:54 pm

Hello Phil .Welcome to Mayhem.Could you alter your details to show where you live? Can help when posting replies. John. 

Title: Re: Which tug
Post by: DickyD on August 25, 2011, 01:16:42 pm

Hi Phil, welcome back to the dark side.

Have you checked out Model Slipway, they do some excellent kits with clear and concise drawings and instructions.

They have an excellent web site. http://www.modelslipway.com/

They are very nice, helpful people and know the hobby inside out.

To date I have done five of their kits and swear by them.

Remember we need photos of your builds which ever you choose to do. (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p8/DickyD_photos/tumb.gif)

Title: Re: Which tug
Post by: phil45 on August 25, 2011, 02:50:04 pm

Thanks for the reply........ yes i looked at the assurance and the envoy tugs on slipway ....looks like they are they the same hull ?

Title: Re: Which tug
Post by: tt1 on August 25, 2011, 05:56:52 pm

Yes they are - a lot of similar details between the two kits, h.t.h. Tony.

Title: Re: Which tug
Post by: hdserv on August 25, 2011, 07:48:00 pm

I have just started a Canning by mobile marine hull moulding first class
bought template pack for topside and decks to be made out of wood
Jim

Title: Re: Which tug
Post by: phil45 on September 06, 2011, 06:26:33 pm

I was just looking at the canning ,really nice.........for kits its between slipway mountfleet and mmm..have i missed any others?  ...phil

Title: Re: Which tug
Post by: justboatonic on September 06, 2011, 09:40:42 pm

I'm just finishing off my Dirty Harry, the MSW Envoy. Its a great model imo. The Assurance is very similar but part of the superstructure is card not FG like the Envoy.

Just had a look at the Mount Fleet Cruiser tug. That's one good looking model although is £100 more.

Title: Re: Which tug
Post by: irishcarguy on September 07, 2011, 07:41:32 am

Hi Phil I a newbee too ,I am halfway building the Smit Nederland from Billings & have their Fairmount Alpine waiting to start. The instructions are not too good but are very well made kits with good materials. It took me awhile to figure out the Nederland but I am doing o/k now. Lots of luck with your choice & hope to see some pictures soon. Mick B.

Title: Re: Which tug
Post by: phil45 on September 09, 2011, 08:32:10 pm

Well i have opted for slipways  envoy tug.......can't wait,  it will be here on the 27th........phil