Faraway Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I have to say I have really enjoyed building this lovely little kit, I can honestly say I'm quite pleased with it. Not a difficult build, by any means. I was bit worried about the weathering, as it's not my most favourite process, so I hope I've done enough/ not over done it. I've done the water a bit dull to try and portray the tiddler in a polluted harbour. Paint was ColourCoat.......as always they were excellent. NARN43.....Deck NARN44.....Wheel house deck NARN46....Deckhouse C03...........Inside of the gunwales, wheelhouse and mast. C02..........Hull The water was done with..... Ammo MIG Acrylic Water...Slow River A.MIG.2204 & Lake Waters A.MIG.2202 AK Interactive...Water Foam AK8036 Name Plate by NAMEIT I'm still pondering whether to try to add black smoke coming from the funnel, if I do, I'll update here. There a few piccy's, I hope you like them. 23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelKrypton Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Very nicely done. I am not really much of a marine subject modeler but I do have a have a soft spot for tug boats and following your build has given me the itch - never say never. cheers, Graham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Now that has turned out great looking like a proper work horse. 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Pucker job, well done. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) Well I missed your build of this one so just caught up on it, thibk you've done a great job (as always) and really like the colour scheme you chose as well, Sam Edited June 29, 2022 by S-boat 55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Great replica of a working boat. It would be good to see a few more on here. I bet it was therapeutic not having to paint everything grey Look forward to your Puffer Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, longshanks said: I bet it was therapeutic not having to paint everything gre It was and also good to be able to choose a colour that was unlikely to cause offence or dispute Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 I forgot to mention, rigging anchor points were with Bob’s Buckles @Bobs_Buckles absolutely indispensable. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Now that is a proper boat, excellent job and weathering is spot on - definitely doesn't look like she's recently been raised from the depths and just enough to know she's been a busy lass. Hope the mark I eyeballs found this useful to return back to normal service. What's next? David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 8 hours ago, Adm Lord De Univers said: Now that is a proper boat, excellent job and weathering is spot on - definitely doesn't look like she's recently been raised from the depths and just enough to know she's been a busy lass. Hope the mark I eyeballs found this useful to return back to normal service. What's next? David David After a 1/700 build this build was positively HUGE. The keel of a Clyde Puffer is soon to be layed in the dry dock, photos soon. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Jon - another cracking build Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Very nice little scene but tell me please what T.I.D. stands for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 56 minutes ago, Bertie Psmith said: Very nice little scene but tell me please what T.I.D. stands for? Ah, well, now, um, funny you should ask........ But, no one really seems to know, so here are some of the suggestions.... Tug Invasion Duties Tug Invasion Duty Tug Inshore Defence Tug Inshore Duties Tug Inshore & Dock Tug In Dock Tug Intermediate Design Tug Inland Developed Tug Inland Distribution Temporary Invasion Design They were involved with D Day and the Mulberry Harbour and it’s been suggested that one or two actually had a dazzle camouflage scheme. I based mine on a post war ship/boat. Also it is suggested that it simply short for ‘TIDDLER’. They were originally designed as a ‘hostilities only’ vessel, which far exceeded is expected life span. Something us Brits are really good at, make something that is supposed to be temporary and it’ll last for ever, make something that is supposed to last forever and it falls to bits in a couple of years So, what T.I.D. or TID, either format is acceptable, stands for is a moot point. The choice is yours, nobody will argue. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Tiny. Intricate. Delightful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelKrypton Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Thoroughly Ingenious Design. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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