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She was scratch built, from photos and observations rather than plans. Approx 1:36 scale, which makes the model around 33" long. The superstructure is just a tiny bit over true scale size, but nevertheless when she's out on the water she does look right.
I wondered if she'd heel in a turn with all that superstructure, tripod mast and exhaust stacks, but that's all made out of plastic card and is very light. The result is a very stable tug, even in a tight high speed turn. In fact I can tell you that she rolls less than the real tug!
I wondered if she'd heel in a turn with all that superstructure, tripod mast and exhaust stacks, but that's all made out of plastic card and is very light. The result is a very stable tug, even in a tight high speed turn. In fact I can tell you that she rolls less than the real tug!
Hi,
Thanks for the info, I am experimenting with various material for superstructures and ballasting to give them a smooth roll when turning, not a wobbling model as seen on videos. If to wobbly, i place some weight higher up, on deck or inside wheelhouse.
My tug model on this site is the "Gaston", scale 1/50, about 19" long. I am still an apprentice builder.
RVB
Thanks for the info, I am experimenting with various material for superstructures and ballasting to give them a smooth roll when turning, not a wobbling model as seen on videos. If to wobbly, i place some weight higher up, on deck or inside wheelhouse.
My tug model on this site is the "Gaston", scale 1/50, about 19" long. I am still an apprentice builder.
RVB
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