beefy66 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 As a little side show to the KGV build just to keep me sane I will in between try this little project just for fun and to try some new paints and weathering products and before any body asks NO I,am not getting sponsorship just trying some new stuff out I was told was OK. So here goes the start is quite quick with the hull and first part of the superstructure and bridge areas a bit of filling needed but Hey this is not a new kit And the paint set to be used Beefy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) Looks like you are going start an offensive on the tug's waterline. Nice set to experiment with Keith. Be fun to follow this build. I'd build the growth on the waterline up slowly but it will be interesting to see what you have planned. Cheers Edited July 16, 2015 by Gremlin56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Well just got back from my local model club night and a friend had some info for me on this type of tug these were brought over from the USA during WW2 and used as ARMY TUGS for use on the river Wear that is Sunderland in the north east of England he also told me that they were painted as a black hull and white bridge and top sides. For those of you who are not familiar with my neck of the woods that is very funny because in Sunderland the local football colors are RED and WHITE and the local rivals colors are for Newcastle are BLACK and White so guess what color I will be Painting the TUG in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYELL Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I suppose a nice little tug would relieve your frustrations! Looks an interesting build with plenty of scope for finishing. Will be keeping a close look on this one mate Cheers K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Looks like you are going start an offensive on the tug's waterline. Nice set to experiment with Keith. Be fun to follow this build. I'd build the growth on the waterline up slowly but it will be interesting to see what you have planned. Cheers Either that or he's planning on turning the wheelhouse into a conservatory Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Well just got back from my local model club night and a friend had some info for me on this type of tug these were brought over from the USA during WW2 and used as ARMY TUGS for use on the river Wear that is Sunderland in the north east of England he also told me that they were painted as a black hull and white bridge and top sides. For those of you who are not familiar with my neck of the woods that is very funny because in Sunderland the local football colors are RED and WHITE and the local rivals colors are for Newcastle are BLACK and White so guess what color I will be Painting the TUG in Probably sink without a trace then! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Either that or he's planning on turning the wheelhouse into a conservatory Kev Can you imagine the wheelhouse being used as a place to grow weed? (Judge Dread's " Rasta Chat" playing in the background)................... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 This looks both interesting and good fun! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelter Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 if I were doing this one - I'd set it on a sea-line diorama and reproduce the box art which is cool, with a harbour background. just an idea for you Beefers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 if I were doing this one - I'd set it on a sea-line diorama and reproduce the box art which is cool, with a harbour background. just an idea for you Beefers. Beefers been called many things in the past hazards of the job i suppose but that is a first Probably sink without a trace then! Mac You may well be right for the Tug and both teams if they do not pull there fingers out this season. Beefy (Beefers) Doesn't quite have that ring to it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Had a great trip down the Tyne a couple of week's ago Beefy,the guy doing the commentary was initiating those not from our locality on the origin's of "Mackem" and "tackem" in relation to shipbuilding,ironic that the only remaining working ship repairer on the tyne is Sunderland's own Austin and Pickersgill.Looking forward to seeing this gem built. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Well just got back from my local model club night and a friend had some info for me on this type of tug these were brought over from the USA during WW2 and used as ARMY TUGS for use on the river Wear that is Sunderland in the north east of England he also told me that they were painted as a black hull and white bridge and top sides. For those of you who are not familiar with my neck of the woods that is very funny because in Sunderland the local football colors are RED and WHITE and the local rivals colors are for Newcastle are BLACK and White so guess what color I will be Painting the TUG in What on earth is that horrid graffiti all over you wall? It would look better if it was red and white. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 What on earth is that horrid graffiti all over you wall? It would look better if it was red and white. Rubbish! The yellow and blue of the mighty Oxford United would look best! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Erm, Gentleman, is this a model building blog or a soccer blog??? This blog appears to have been hijacked by sodder hooligans... Get back to the subject man!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Erm, Gentleman, is this a model building blog or a soccer blog??? This blog appears to have been hijacked by sodder hooligans... Get back to the subject man!! The chap who began the thread started it your Honour! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 The chap who began the thread started it your Honour! Martin Mr. Inman can be a bit grumpy at times, think it has something to do with walking around upside down all day down there in Oz: makes the blood rush to the head :bleh: :D :D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warreni Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Not grumpy, just going where our esteemed moderators fear to tread... And I want to see more of the little tugger... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Thank you ALL gentlemen for your comments you have at least been well mannered I go away for a nice weeks rest to take in some sun and sample local refreshments to Croatia and this thread gets all taken over you are quite right Warren I shall get back to the true modelling BLOG soon just give me a chance to unpack the case and down load some of the reference photos I took while away. Beefy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Thank you ALL gentlemen for your comments you have at least been well mannered I go away for a nice weeks rest to take in some sun and sample local refreshments to Croatia and this thread gets all taken over you are quite right Warren I shall get back to the true modelling BLOG soon just give me a chance to unpack the case and down load some of the reference photos I took while away. Beefy Croatia? Whitley Bay would have been cheaper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 This is turning into a tug of war, but think the tug will come out on top. Great little kit there Beefy mate. You won't go far wrong with them paints, very nice they are. Foxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Worth following this spread, not just for the build but the banter as well ! ! BillyD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Not grumpy, just going where our esteemed moderators fear to tread... And I want to see more of the little tugger... My apologies Warren, I understand the mindset. Did you accidentally drop a "B" in tugger or did you mean to say tugger instead of tugger with a "B"? 1 point fnaar, fnaar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Croatia? Whitley Bay would have been cheaper Not to sure about that the price of Fish and Chips in Whitley bay these days not to mention they take your eyes out and come back for the sockets at the Sunderland Air Show I do believe warren spells it as he meant it to be Julian with a B My apologies Warren, I understand the mindset. Did you accidentally drop a "B" in tugger or did you mean to say tugger instead of tugger with a "B"? 1 point fnaar, fnaar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 OK back to the build I hope While on my jolly got some good reference photos of some of the older working boats around the harbor ( The missus thinks I,am daft for looking at fishing boats rather than church fronts ) just to give me some ideas about the weathering I will be attempting on this little Tugger And some lichen build up around the jetty Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Don't fancy Health and safety would like the way that jetty is built. But a nice idea if your going to have this as a back drop. Nice bit of reference there mate. foxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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