TID Tug

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2 September 2026 at 09:49 #128830
Frag 74
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Building a TID to refuel some childhood nostalgia replicating a very detailed Lesro model gifted to me back in the 80s.

following the Vic Smeed “tiddler” plans which I believe were originally used by Lesro to make thier TID kit back in the day.

Balsa hull with a plastic deck and superstructure…
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2 September 2026 at 11:00 #128835
Tim Cooper
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Frag

Hope you are enjoying your build. Not built one of those but if you have any queries I’m sure someone will have built one or something similar.

Tim
2 September 2026 at 12:09 #128838
Fred Ellis 1
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Hi Frag

I built one of these when it came out as a free plan, I was a night security guard at the time and it helped me get through the nights.

I am working on and off on two 1.24 scale TIDs at the moment,

Looking forward to you updates

Fred
2 September 2026 at 15:38 #128839
Ray Wood 3
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Hi Frag,

You can’t go wrong with a TID tug here is mine from Vic’s plan slightly enlarged 🙂

Regards Ray
2 September 2026 at 17:40 #128840
Richard Simpson
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You forgot to mention it’s steam powered Ray, most important.
3 September 2026 at 08:59 #128846
Ray Wood 3
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Hi Richard,

Oh you mean this one 🙂

( I didn’t want to be seen showing off ! )

Regards Ray
3 September 2026 at 12:35 #128847
Frag 74
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@frag74
Thankyou all for your posetive comments and pics.

Few wee holes have been filled and just needs a final sand pre glassing …

And on that I have a question …

I have never used epoxy and matt so should I apply strips as per the original hull sections (so deck to deck vertically)

Or horizontally as the chine flows.

Thankyou in advance

Kevin
3 September 2026 at 13:43 #128848
Tim Cooper
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Kevin

I try to do the bottom in one piece, the sides and transom as separate pieces.

The late Dave Milbourn used to do it one complete piece but I could never manage that trick.

Dave did an article in the magazine some time ago. Not sure it’s available on line anywhere.

One tip I used of Dave’s was to accurately weigh the two parts of the epoxy, so bought a small set of scales. He also suggested thinning the mixed epoxy with Isopropyl alcohol, makes it easier to put on.

Tim
3 September 2026 at 15:20 #128849
Frag 74
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Appreciated Tim…thankyou

Should manage to get some progress over the weekend …pics will be updated !
3 September 2026 at 21:07 #128850
Tim Cooper
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Kevin

Just remembered. I spray the hull with 3M Spray Mount, just a light coat, just enough to keep the cloth in place whilst you brush on the thinned down epoxy.

Another of Dave’s tips.

Tim
4 September 2026 at 08:30 #128851
Anthony Shilson
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This article may be of some help.

Finishing and sealing of wooden hulls

Ant 🙂
4 September 2026 at 12:16 #128852
Frag 74
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Thankyou Ant

Very informative 👍

I hope to glass the hull on Sunday…watch this space!
6 September 2026 at 10:17 #128873
Richard Simpson
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Sorry Ray, got them mixed up. Yes, that one!

Kevin, good luck with the glassing. As with many of these things it is all about thinking it through, planning and preparation and having everything in place and ready to hand.
7 September 2026 at 19:41 #128876
Ray Wood 3
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Hi All,

As I showed you the TID, this is her after the paint shop 🙂

She is gas fired with a centre flue boiler and a twin cylinder slide valve engine, performs well but I need to sort out a better solution for the 15 lbs of ballast required !!

On the shelf behind my 15″ Sun XXI from a few years back 🙂

Regards Ray
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