Steam tug WARRIOR

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After building two fairly modern tugs I think it is time that I got back to the ones I like , the older steam tugs,   this build is going to be the Steele and Bennie tug Warrior built in 1935.
I bought a cruiser hull from the internet last year and wondered what to do with it, after trawling through the archives I have decided on the warrior because the cruiser hull is as close to hers as I can find.
So last year in between serious builds I had a go at her superstructure to see if it would go on the hull, and then promptly put it under the bench, well I have resurected it and started in earnest, the deck beams are in and the decks are cut from 3mm ply, this is as far as I have got this week.   Geo

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A couple more of the decking

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And a couple of the superstructure so far

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Last ones for today as she sits on her stand.
with the only other picture of her that I have.  Geo

Sorry about the picture sizes, my own camera has gone on the blink and I am using my wifes but they seem to come out small.

[Model Tug Man]

George, those lifeboat davits are works of art. They look pretty heavy, too. She is looking good.

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A little more done to Warrior, some colour and a few more bits and pieces made.

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Three more of progress to date.   Geo

[Footski]

She sure does look good.....

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Here are a couple of pics of progress on Warrior I have been playing with lots of string and a couple of long sticks she is starting to look quite busy now.

[fastfaz]

   Hi George,
       Your build standards are fantastic yet another star Tug! like yourself I prefer the older tugs and my long term intention is to build a fleet of "Rea" tugs which are under way (i.e.they are in the shed ready to start building) and eventually will be sailing. I follow all of your builds with admiration for the skill and knowledge that shows in your models, thank you once again for your advice and help with all the problems I have had with the Sun XX1 build without your advice it would have gone on Ebay.
       Cheers,
            Peter.

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Thanks Peter,it is always a pleasure to be able to help people out if I can.   Geo

[tug-arlyn-nelson]

George, its looking really great.  Did you just start this build on March 5th???  Is this one going to be powered?  Sure are fast!

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Hi Tug, yes but the superstructure was built about 6 months ago,and she was re started this month, she has a 12volt M.G.Roadster cooling fan motor in her driving a 4 inch prop.she will also have working lights,You are not far behind me matey, considering yours was a completely new build you are doing really well,  Geo

[tug-arlyn-nelson]

Thanks George.  How long is the hull?  4 inch prop is pretty big.

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She is 46 inches long with a   12.5 inch beam.