Frenchman River Model Works O/On30 45' Steam Harbor Tugboat



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kit shown with pier (one piece ready to "paint and plant" on your layout) sold separately Figure not included


O/On30 (1/48) Scale Steam 45' Harbor Tugboat Kit Small, steam harbor tugboats similar to this were built from the turn of the century into the 1940's and were still in use through the 1960's when they were eventually replaced by diesel harbor tugs. Designed to maneuver in and around busy, crowded ports and rivers, they carried out conventional tugboat duties including helping dock ships and towing/pushing small barges. One piece resin castings include a hull, superstructure and wheelhouse. Additional resin castings include: tire bumpers, running light shields, smokestack, doors, and bow fender. Lead free pewter castings include: mast, searchlight, anchor, horn, davit and bitts. Laser cut windows and searchlight lens make this kit a sea-breeze to assemble. Completed kit measures 11½". #136 45' Steam Harbor Tugboat Kit $120.00


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Review "I seem to recall asking readers to consider thinking outside the box when contemplating their next modeling project. This product from Frenchman River Model Works really fits the bill in that regard. Now, before you simply disregard this review as it is not military, consider this. These Harbour Tugs were used in various forms by all nations fighting in both World Wars. The kit is impressive in both the way it is cast (with no imperfections what so ever) and the way it goes together. All of the major assemblies basically just click together. I believe this is a major achievement, as resin does have a tendency to shrink slightly making this sort of fit almost impossible to achieve. The model is presented in a waterline format and comes in a large white box with an eight page instruction booklet. The kit itself is made up of 21 cast resin and 21 white metal castings. There is scope to detail this model up as most of the wheel house detail is not present. The model measures 29 cm from bow to stern. I am seriously impressed with this model. The applications for this model to be used in a military diorama are almost endless. If time permits I will feature this model in a diorama I am planning to do this year. Highly Recommended." ~Luke Pitt Model Military International –January 2012 edition http://www.modelmilitary.com
Add-Ons
Add our cyanoacrylate (CA) Glue Kit. Regular model glue will NOT work on resin kits. Click here to see details. Use this starter kit along with the INSTA-SET sold below for everything you'll need to get started with your new kit. #1486 CA Glue Kit $14.99

INSTA-SET is an accelerator that when sprayed on the applied CA glue will cause it to cure instantly, greatly increasing assembly speed. Not included in glue kit above. #1488 INSTA-SET Glue Accelerator $4.99

#191 Multi Scale Pier Kit $29.00

Pieces 'n' Parts you can order extra of from this kit:

Scale Rope Bow Fender Brown Resin #1311 Rope Bow Fender $4.00

Scale Towing Bitt with Base Lead Free Pewter Bitt & Resin Base #1331 Towing Bitt $8.00

Offset Towing Bitt with Base Lead Free Pewter Bitt & Resin Base #1341 Offset Towing Bitt $8.00

Searchlight with Lens set of 2 Lead Free Pewter & Plastic Lens #1351 Searchlight $6.00

Pipe Cleat with Base set of 4 Lead Free Pewter #1401 Pipe Cleat $9.00

Side Marker Lights (set of 1 Right and 1 Left) Resin and Bead "Lights" #1461 Side Marker Lights $8.00

O/On30 (1/48) Scale Small Stockless Anchor set of 2 Lead Free Pewter Dimensions: .8"H, .36" W #1395 Anchors $8.00

O/On30 (1/48) Scale Ship's Horn set of 2 Lead Free Pewter #1475 Ship's Horn $4.00

O/On30 (1/48) Scale Tire Bumpers set of 10 Resin Approximate Dimensions: .75" Diameter #1115 Tire Bumpers $12.00

O/On30 (1/48) Scale Watertight Doors set of 1 left and 1 right Approximate dimensions: 1.35"H, .55"W #1545 Watertight Doors $4.50

O/On30 (1/48) Scale Steam Stack This is a 2 piece resin casting Approximate dimensions: 2.4"H, .75"W, .9"L #1536 Steam Stack $9.00

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O/On30 (1/48) Scale 45' Steam Harbor Tugboat Kit