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Mess Deck: General Section => Tugs and Towing => Topic started by: tugnut on August 14, 2013, 09:55:13 pm

Title: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on August 14, 2013, 09:55:13 pm

My next build is a bit smaller, one of models by design tugs.
This tug started life  as the Blackboys a small tosher tug with a big engine.
She had lots of mods so i will do my own thing on her.

Title: Re: Small tug
Post by: tugnut on August 19, 2013, 07:37:48 pm

Done some more to my little tug.

Title: Re: Small tug
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on August 20, 2013, 10:09:19 am

Very smooth.  :-)) :-)) :-))

Smashing

Ken

Title: Re: Small tug
Post by: thamestug on August 20, 2013, 12:44:38 pm

Looking good John. Looks like you have caught the 'tosher' bug!!! What scale is this, Jacko was about 1/16. Once your done i will bring Corblimey down and you can have a tow.
 
cheers
 Pete

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on August 20, 2013, 09:26:17 pm

Thanks Ken, hi Pete the same scale  :-))  hope to see you sunday.
bit more done

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: lighterman on August 20, 2013, 10:49:53 pm

Looking good mate! She was a great big little boat. every company that owned her got their money's worth from her. little quirky fact (boring) the posts were made from oxy/acetylene bottles hence the tapered top. got that from a barge builder that actually built her up at jones'. she had a dorman engine in and I think the EA put a big scania in and the kort on her. did you build the hull or is it a bought job?

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on August 21, 2013, 09:14:14 pm

Hi Pete its models by design hull and top,thanks or info :-))

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on September 08, 2013, 08:24:13 pm

Hi all made all the bits now,got some painted hope to have it ready for the Southern air show %)

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: thamestug on September 10, 2013, 12:00:50 pm

Looking good John  :-)) :-))

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on September 10, 2013, 09:31:37 pm

Thanks Pete done a bit more now :-))

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: irishcarguy on September 11, 2013, 05:47:25 am

A very nice clean build, now we need the maiden voyage pictures, enjoy, you have done a great job with your build, thanks for sharing, Mick B.

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: lighterman on September 11, 2013, 10:05:08 am

V Good! 5 STAR big tick!  :D  must say i am a sucker for a tosher. be very interested  to see her pulling. what kind of gear have you got inside?
Just out of interest what did you use for the bow and stern fender?
again top job.


M

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on September 11, 2013, 09:16:08 pm

Thanks for comments, :-)) Hi M i have a robesh moter on 12 volts the fenders are rubber door seals.
Will have her at the air show on sunday for her maiden voyage Mick.
 
thanks again John B
 

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on September 15, 2013, 06:32:00 pm

Just some pictures of her getting wet

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Channel on September 19, 2013, 10:00:30 pm

What a great model!


Chris

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: slug on September 23, 2013, 07:03:44 pm

love it...what size kort did you use..thank you tony

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on September 23, 2013, 07:28:37 pm

Thanks Chris ,and Tony i used a 60m nozle,but the prop is a standard three bladed one.
 
Thanks again John

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Channel on September 27, 2013, 08:11:57 pm

Wasn't aware they produced this moulding - couldn't find on the website?

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on September 27, 2013, 08:23:07 pm

Hi Chris, email Andy he has still got some.
 
regards John

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Channel on September 27, 2013, 08:31:05 pm

Thanks John - whats her dimensions?

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on September 27, 2013, 08:37:26 pm

She is 32inch by 9inch beam Chris,nice easy build lots of room for battry and radio gear :-)) .
Some pictures of her in other colours

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Channel on September 27, 2013, 08:41:07 pm

Thanks - very tempting!

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Tim B. on October 24, 2013, 05:24:10 am

Mr. Tugnut, I am So happy to have found this build, I am studying this sort of Tug from afar ( I am on the Other side ! ).
She sits Perfectly in the water, looks Quite correct !
 
hats off to you on this one ~
 
Tim

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Tim B. on June 29, 2014, 05:48:39 pm

Hallo All, I have finally gotten 'round to contacting Models By Design, they haven't got this one on the shelf but they do still produce the hull and cabin, I am waiting for them to give me an address to send money to !

Tim in California

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: para_handy on July 02, 2014, 12:36:29 pm

Hi there what is the colours used on the boat and where did you get the paints from as i would like the same colours

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on July 02, 2014, 08:42:27 pm

Hi para_handy, the hull is Halfords Satin Black and Halfords red oxideon , the deck is red oxide.
The upper works is Humberol tan no 9 and humberol satin white hope that helps.
 
regards john b

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Tim B. on July 18, 2014, 05:40:23 pm

Afternoon John, do you know who owns Falconbrook at this time ?

I am looking for detailed images of the boat and I may need to contact he owner to see if they've got more pictures of her ...

THX, Tim

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on July 18, 2014, 07:45:26 pm

Hi Tim, the new owners are,The Environment Agency London.
She is still afloat  :-))
 
Regards John B

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Tim B. on July 19, 2014, 02:05:10 am

Thanks very much John ~

I wonder if they would be open to a bit of assistance with additional photo's ..........

MBD has sent my hull off, it left the UK a few hours ago.

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on July 19, 2014, 07:39:41 pm

Its worth a try Tim,email sent

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Tim B. on July 24, 2014, 03:37:27 pm

Your boat looks Great !
I am even further motivated now ...

I've got the hull and superstructure now, when I am done with a current project I will get on it ~

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Tim B. on November 05, 2014, 12:24:06 am

Evening all, since last reply I have made contact with the Falconbrook's Master, hopefully I can get some detailed pictures.

Before starting the model I must first finish up Silverdot, my tribute to late 30's Tosher Tugs ...

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: thamestug on November 06, 2014, 04:11:48 pm

Looks the part Tim, well done.

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: tugnut on November 06, 2014, 06:41:03 pm

Nice one Tim, cant wait to see your next build.


regards John 

Title: Re: Small tug Tosher
Post by: Tim B. on November 06, 2014, 08:01:33 pm

Thanks very much, it's models done by You Gents that inspired me ...
 
Tim