Svitzer FERRIBY

[chum444]

Hello all. Although I am an active member of RC Forums in the US I am rather new here. Browsing the modern tug section I see there have been quite a few builds of Svitzer tugs. Nicely done for certain. I currently have FERRIBY under construction. Does anyone have photos of this Southampton based tug? Close ups of mast details, railings, spot light, radar, etc would be most appreciated. I’ve been working from online photos, GA plan of a Damen 2411 tug, & information kindly provided by FERRIBY’s former mate.
 I am far enough along where I am seeing scale discrepancies I’ve built in by using proportional measurements & parallax errors introduced photo analysis.
 Would appreciate any assistance & perhaps the name of a helpful contact at Svitzer.

[sea monkey]

Welcome Bill,
I'm sure the boys would like to see some photos of your progress so far.
Steve

[chum444]

My attachments don’t pass security check? Message received when I attempted to post photos from iPad.

[sea monkey]

Yes, that is an infrequent but recurring issue with the site. I always use jpg files and a couple of times a year they get the 'fail' message. If this happens I try uploading them one at a time and can usually find the offending file by process of elimination. No rhyme or reason to it. That security thing is a pain in the proverbial. Try again tomorrow I'm sure the boys would enjoy your project.
Steve

[chum444]

Yes, I tried one at a time....did not work.

[des]

I use Microsoft Paint to reduce the size of the photo.  This reduces file size, with no noticeable loss of resolution at normal zoom levels.

Des.

[tugboyben]

Hi chum444

If you are still unable to post your pictures iv'e sent you a P.m
With my email address to forward me your photos ill see if i can help & post your pictures

Jason

[chum444]

I will try again to post some pics.

[chum444]

That worked so here is another

[chum444]

I’m on a roll.....one more.

[Capt.Towline]

Welcome Chum,

Nice to see your pictures on the site...keep them coming!

CT

[tugboyben]

Hi Chum
Glad you have been able to post picture of your work
By the way looks super
Can you post pictures of the running gear you have fitted

Jason

[chum444]

Twin Graupner # 1761 Schottels with counter-rotating props. Stainless components are ballast.

[des]

Hi Chum444

Is that a commercial hull you've used, or did you build it yourself?  What scale?

Des.

[chum444]

The hullis Gary Hart’s Tiger Sun. I modified as best I could to replicate a Damen 2411 hull. Hull form is a bit off but I’m confident I can make it work.