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Ray_L

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Harbour Tug
« on: July 03, 2024, 10:20:14 pm »


The construction of my New York harbour tug Grace Moran is now complete. It is from a Dumas 1/72 Carol Moran kit with scratch-built fittings. She is modeled in 'as delivered' condition c. 1949. Powerplant consists of a 500 size Mtroniks slow speed motor turning a 1 inch three bladed prop. This made the machinery space rather crowded, but eliminated the need for reduction gears. I am looking forward to her launch and sea trials on the pond. Presently, I am working on towlines, mooring lines, and fenders. If anyone can recommend a good barge kit for her to push/tow I would be interested. Cheers, Ray



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Re: Harbour Tug
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2024, 10:20:57 pm »

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Re: Harbour Tug
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2024, 06:37:17 am »


Very nicely done Ray!    :-))

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Re: Harbour Tug
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2024, 04:34:18 pm »

Absolutely smashing work Ray! A really fine result you can be proud of.


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Re: Harbour Tug
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2024, 04:29:36 pm »

Very nice Tug.
Barges are so easy to build from Ply or Plasticard and you can make them as your own Design.


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Re: Harbour Tug
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2024, 07:59:15 pm »

Absolutely smashing work Ray! A really fine result you can be proud of.


Phil


Many Thanks for the kind words, Phil. Please excuse the late reply, as I am still learning how to use the site. Cheers, Ray
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Re: Harbour Tug
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2024, 08:04:27 pm »

Very nice Tug.
Barges are so easy to build from Ply or Plasticard and you can make them as your own Design.


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Thank you for the advice and compliment, Len. I have done some research on line and found some good photos of barges which should be simple to build. A project for the winter. Cheers, Ray
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