Daves Tugboat Project #3





The rails along the cabin are just bumps molded into the cabin. I didn’t like the looks of this at all. I drilled holes at the end of each one and sanded the edge of the cabin smooth. To make the rails I just stuck soft wire in the holes and glued them on the backside after the cabin was painted.





That’s about the extent of the modifications. The rest of assembly was done after the painting.

All the small parts were cleaned up and I glued them to a file card with Elmer’s Glue to hold them during painting.



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Comments

Congratulations Dave I really liked the way you turn an eventual problem (not finding another tug like the previous two) into an excellent solution and another atractive point to enjoy watching and finding details to enjoy! Although the rust method was different it brings a good look to it and also makes the dio more interesting! Excellent Good edit Mark - Thanks Skipper
OCT 01, 2007 - 12:44 PM
Good stuff Dave! I am enjoying the process as much if not more than the results. Glad to see the experience and results of the two part rust product as well.
OCT 03, 2007 - 02:21 AM
Superb work with some very well explained photos, and processes to inspire everyone. Peter F
OCT 04, 2007 - 10:29 PM
fantastic work...Sometimes it's harder to portray the beat-up look than an everyday appearance...I saw that 2 part rust solution a while ago on another forum and fancied trying it instead of Rust-all... Of course I quickly discovered that it was not available online So one more product had to go on my dream list.... Just give me one day in US hobby shops/Art stores/Home improvement centres Jim..( A deprived European who is even more deprived having moved here to Warsaw from London)
OCT 06, 2007 - 06:03 AM
Jim. Check their web site. Maybe you can order it directly from the company. http://www.patina.com/index.html
OCT 07, 2007 - 06:38 AM
Thanks for reply...I did go to site first thing and they only supply other outlets All of them US based and some now gone from the web.The others don't have web ordering or only in shop buying..All in all a bugger for us European interested parties.... Would also like to know how to make the rust powder from steel wool..tried it before and only got black wool and thick sludge on the bottom..Is water or maybe vinegar better????
OCT 07, 2007 - 10:50 PM