This model started out being based on the tug Eppleton Hall, now in San Francisco. However, numerous design changes resulted in it becoming a freelance model of a steam tug from the early 20th Century.
Construction is, no surprise here, mainly balsa with some card and plywood. The paddlewheels were made from plastic sheet and seem to cope with the rubbish floating on local sailing waters. The scale is about 1/36 which gave a model length of around 27 inches (70 cm) and weight of just over 7 pounds (3 kg)
Despite having one motor (MFA 50:1 geared 540) driving both wheels, a little cunning with the rudder produces very good steering.
It might not be a fast model but it is relaxing to sail, the sort that encourages you to have the transmitter in one hand leaving the other free for a spot of liquid refreshment!
Glynn Guest