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Dave's Tugboat Project #2
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I glued the haul and cabins together and cut all the doors open. I used the same technique to add grain and texture to the haul as I did on the first tug. Only a little bit heaver on this one than the first. With the basic sub assemblies done I started replacing parts on the deck with ones that I scratch built.
 
 
Starting with some scraps of plastic left over from other models and some parts from a portable CD player I began building a new wench and the post at the bow. I cut out a base from some sheet diamond plate and punched out some circles with a hollow punch.
 
 
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As much as I liked seeing all three in natural light, I enjoy seeing the pieces in detail while in construction.
I really appreciate all the scratching you do – construction over assembly. It really puts art into it when you make custom pieces to meet your own ends.
Looking forward to number three and your future projects. 
   
SEP 22, 2007 - 02:18 AM
Easy to read and a marvell to watch!
Excellent SBS and a very unusual project!
Congratulations Dave
Excellent editing Mark
Skipper
SEP 22, 2007 - 03:41 AM
Hi Dave,
Excellent bit of work, the tug looks first class.
Thanks for sharing.
Al 
SEP 22, 2007 - 06:44 AM
A delightfull build and a lot of fun just watching the transformation.
This takes modeling to a new dimension when you realise it began as a little plastic model. I was inspired and have bought the Revell tug Lucky XII to see what I can do. Will let you know how I go.
Good work!
Les
 
SEP 22, 2007 - 03:35 PM
Thanks everyone. Its great to be able to share my models with people all over the world.
OCT 01, 2007 - 12:38 PM
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