Building the IMARA TUG

[Guest]

Very well done Andy a fantastic job and agree in my humble oppinion a museum quality build i take my hat off to you mate

cheers steve

[yak face]

Simply stunning andy mate, I'm totally gobsmacked at the whole thing so far , its nothing less than a work of art , I could look at the bridge section for hours! And the attention to detail and superb scratchbuilding on the rowing boat is amazing . I'm in awe and take off my proverbial hat to you mate , cheers tony

[Guest]

Thank you guys I must admit i'm so gobsmacked at the comments you guys are posting on this build. I cant thank you enough. I would like to exhibit this one day if I can find a scale class that I can enter it in. If your comments are anything to go by it must stand a chance.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Day 58 & 59

I have finished the first life boat and it now sits in position on the Tug.

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Cheers

Andy

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[Guest]

Day 60

This one is for Joe as promised. I must admit that I did cheat as far as the lofting process goes, there are too many mathematical equations it that part for me lol. I used the same method as last time by using the formers I had cut out for the first boat. I have made a sight change with this boat as I didn't want it to look symmetrical to the life boat.. this boat will be used for transport or maintenance as I have made it look a lot more streamlined for speed and ease of use. The life boat is capable of carrying the whole crew of this boat and so this other is a service sort of thing. I'm sure it would look better than having two the same.

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Cheers

Andy

To achieve this sleek look I broke it away from the jig early so I could tighten the contour slightly. See what you guys think.

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[Guest]

Looks a terrific work Andy, very good so far.

What patience you have......

Cheers

[Guest]

Day 61

Having built the first boat this one seemed to take half the time. Still a couple of things to do but it is almost finished.

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Cheers

Andy

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[flyjoe180]

Superb work Andy, and than you for sharing the method for the maintenance boat.

[Guest]

Yep, thanks for the extra info on the template, appreciate that mate.

Looks great!!!

[Guest]

Day 62

We have reached another milestone in this build. The forward cabin section is now complete, all windows are fitted now and the maintenance boat is in place. Next we move onto the deck. I have a few figures that I will paint and put in place shortly.

See what you guys think all comments good or bad are welcomed.

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Cheers

Andy

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[Guest]

this must be the best weathering build of all time andy,looking so real,i drool every time i see new pics,it is an awe inspiring sight

mobear

[Guest]

this must be the best weathering build of all time andy,looking so real,i drool every time i see new pics,it is an awe inspiring sightmobear

Thanks Mobear, though I think you are too kind...

Andy

[Guest]

ME to kind,i can only look on and see the workmanship you have done,if anything i could be more kind lol

mobear

[Guest]

totally agree mobear an inspiration to us all and i think takes this hobby to a new level

cheers steve

[Guest]

Well I take both of your comments on board and sit here working out my new hat size lol. If you guys are impressed I cant wait to get it finished and down the boat club and see the guys faces there. Better take my wellies because it is a cert the drool will be deep.

Cheers guys.