scratch building a harbour tug boat

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5 September 2008 at 20:46 #15640
Martyn Crowther
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i would like to build a 1/35 scale tug boat based on this.

Where would i start?

Martyn
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6 September 2008 at 13:50 #15649
Paul T
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Hello Martyn

Firstly either find a set of plans at 1:35 or draw up your own basic plan showing length, breadth and height. If the model is to be used in a dirama and dipected at waterline level than you wont have to worry about keels, rudders and propllers.

The drawing up of a set of basic construction drawings is easy enough if you keep it simple.

Then consider what you want to make the model out of i.e. wood (balsa / ply), styrene or card.

After you have answered these questions I will be able to help you with more detailed information.

Paul
6 September 2008 at 20:55 #15672
Martyn Crowther
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Ok, thank you Paul.

I will draw up plans and post the picture of it, with full measurements for you.

As for matirial i dont know, what is the best to use ?

Martyn
7 September 2008 at 14:38 #15687
Paul T
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The choice of material can depend upon what you intend to do with the model. If its just a diarama then card is the easiest, quickest and cheapest, but if you intend to sail the boat then you will need a heaver material such as balsa or ply.

The choice is yours as you are going to be building it
7 September 2008 at 14:40 #15688
Paul T
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Hi Martyn

The choice of material can depend upon what you intend to do with the model. If it’s just a diorama then card is the easiest, quickest and cheapest, but if you intend to sail the boat then you will need a heaver material such as balsa or ply.

The choice is yours as you are going to be building it so it will be whatever you are most comfortable with.

Paul
7 September 2008 at 14:47 #15691
Martyn Crowther
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Hi Paul

It is going to be in a diorama and in water. So there will be no nead for a propeller or underwater features.

Which card would i use ? I have some knowledge with plastic card and i fell i can handle that.

Thank you paul.

Martyn
7 September 2008 at 14:52 #15692
Paul T
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Hi Martyn

You have answered your own question…………….if you are familiar with plastic card then that is the perfect choice.

Your next decision is how big do you want the tug to be i.e. 1000mm long x 250mm wide?? (yes that would be a big model but you get the general idea)

Paul
7 September 2008 at 17:34 #15704
Martyn Crowther
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Ok thankyou Paul. I have come up with a lest to help me.

1)A German tug boat

2) 30cm long from plastic card

3) gather drawings and start from there!

Martyn
8 September 2008 at 11:36 #15719
Paul T
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Spot on

If you get stuck along the way then just ask for help no problem.

Paul
8 September 2008 at 17:14 #15729
Martyn Crowther
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Thank you paul !

I have my local model show on sunday at wombourne so i will get some plastic card then!

No doubt i will get stuck then i will ask for your kowledge.

Thank you very much!

martyn
8 September 2008 at 18:49 #15731
Paul T
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No problem and I am glad to help.

Have a good time at the model show and take some photos (if you have the chance) so we can all enjoy the event.

Paul
8 September 2008 at 20:21 #15740
Martyn Crowther
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Ok i will do !

I will take the photos and share them with you all!

Martyn!
9 January 2009 at 19:20 #6495
Martyn Crowther
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