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Author Topic: Scratch built tug with a difference!  (Read 2752 times)

tony23

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Scratch built tug with a difference!
« on: September 06, 2008, 07:56:08 pm »

I did'nt know where to put this thread so I will leave it for the Moderator, I am very into Model Engineering having built steam loco's and engines so I thought I would share this web site of a very special builder http://modelengines.info/tugpics/ look at the other items he has built it's quite amazing  O0
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barryfoote

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Re: Scratch built tug with a difference!
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2008, 08:49:24 pm »

Seen this one before, but aw me gawd.....Incredible. Some of the finest model boat engineering I have ever seen.
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SteamboatPhil

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Re: Scratch built tug with a difference!
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2008, 09:45:04 pm »

Blimey, I feel I should put my lot in the bin having seen that  :( thats some great workmanship  O0
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nhp651

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Re: Scratch built tug with a difference!
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2008, 11:22:35 pm »

for once in my life i am speechless/
phenominal!!! :'( :embarrassed:
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tugmad

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Re: Scratch built tug with a difference!
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2008, 11:24:55 pm »

Now that makes me feel like a 2 year old building tugs what marvelouse workmanship.
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TugCowboy

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Re: Scratch built tug with a difference!
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2008, 10:01:17 am »

That is simply stunning.

I have no doubt that the model shown there is worth far more than even a real tug of any age these days. You are probably looking at what.... £15,000 - £20,000 for something like that?

A very talented individual indeed!
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FishdockBob

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Re: Scratch built tug with a difference!
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2008, 08:34:48 pm »

I dont think you could get much better then that, what a craftsman.
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Re: Scratch built tug with a difference!
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2008, 09:19:31 pm »

Great photography too
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