Model Boat Mayhem

The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Working Vessels => Topic started by: polobeer on July 18, 2007, 02:05:39 pm

Title: Tug info needed
Post by: polobeer on July 18, 2007, 02:05:39 pm

Could any forum member tell me what the "propeller-like" object is, that you see attached to the superstructure near the funnel of some tugs? Is it in fact a spare propeller? Please forgive my ignorance in this respect. If it is not a propeller could someone tell me where I can find this mystery object in model form for a 1:32 scale tug. Many thanks.

Polobeer  :P

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 18, 2007, 03:04:15 pm

Yes, a spare propeller, just like a car's spare tire.


(http://photos1.blogger.com/img/19/2857/400/IMG_2732%20e.jpg)

(http://www.carwreck.com/img/spare_wheel_close.jpg)

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: polobeer on July 18, 2007, 03:12:14 pm

Dear Martin,

Many thanks for your help and the photos!

Best wishes
Polobeer  ;)

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: bigford on July 18, 2007, 06:33:59 pm

i would rather fix a flat tire then a broken prop on the road ;D

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: funtimefrankie on July 18, 2007, 07:44:52 pm

Where do they keep the jack :)

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: Martin (Admin) on July 18, 2007, 07:52:27 pm

Isn't Jack a cabin boy?  ::)

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: funtimefrankie on July 18, 2007, 08:06:06 pm

Quote from: Mayhem - Forum Admin on July 18, 2007, 07:52:27 pm

Isn't Jack a cabin boy?  ::)

No Tom...  son of Seaman Staines

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: dougal99 on July 18, 2007, 08:23:37 pm

I always thought Jack was on the staff  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: Marks Model Bits on July 18, 2007, 08:38:48 pm

I thought Master Bates was the cabin boy...... Didn't he stuff  broken glass in his ar5e and circumcise the skipper ;D ;D......... no I won't go down that route ;D ;D

 Mark.

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: mogsy on July 18, 2007, 08:47:34 pm

I'm sure Tom was the actual cabin boy on the Black Pig  in the classic children's t.v series.
 The urban myth relates to 'Roger' the cabin boy.    Ooooeeeerrrr.

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: funtimefrankie on July 18, 2007, 09:09:21 pm

Quote from: mogsy on July 18, 2007, 08:47:34 pm

I'm sure Tom was the actual cabin boy on the Black Pig  in the classic children's t.v series.
 The urban myth relates to 'Roger' the cabin boy.    Ooooeeeerrrr.

so, where did Seaman Staines come in?

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: Marks Model Bits on July 18, 2007, 10:04:02 pm

His lap most probably ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: catengineman on July 29, 2007, 06:59:08 am

With the help from master bates

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: bigH on July 30, 2007, 05:58:35 pm

  wonder why it was called 'The Black Pig'.  ???  ???  ???

Title: Re: Tug info needed
Post by: slewis on July 30, 2007, 06:22:19 pm

In fact, the crew of the famous Black Pig ship included sailors with no such names: present on board were Master Mate, Tom the Cabin Boy, and Pirates Barnabas and Willy. No character with the designation of 'Seaman' appeared in the show.
Lets keep it clean chaps there ARE children who use this forum as well . ;)

Shane