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HS93:
The tug is 34 1/2 long that makes it 1/ 30 scale  an odd size but I loked the look of the hull and as it has steam power I orefer fiberglass than plank on frame as there is a bit more space, I cannot make them to big as my wife has to do the lifting of them,
Brass_Machine the picture is for you as you said you like brass , this tow hook is for another boat I built, it is all made from standard K&S brass profiles.

Peter

bogstandard:
Peter,

All this shows that you are a true artisan in what you make, and I am sure everyone on here agrees with me.

It can take many years to make a model boat to the standards you are working to, but even after all the hard work is covered up with paint, you will still know in your own mind that you have produced a masterpiece in miniature, and because you have shown us all on here, we will know as well. Keep up the good work.

So that is two specialities you have under your belt, model boat making, and modifying a machine to CNC. Is there anything else you are going to surprise us with?

Maybe a bit of that Scouse humour should be thrown in as well, but please, if you do, keep it family friendly, not like the rough stuff you force me to laugh and groan at.

I also know Peter has a knack of finding the cheapest bits for projects on the internet, maybe you would like to share a few links on what you have found so far, and pop them into the resources topic, so that we can all benefit from your experiences. Peter reduced my ball raced bearings costs by half, by showing me a link to a far eastern bearing supplier.

That now makes four skills. Any more?, or is that enough for now.

John

Brass_Machine:

--- Quote from: HS93 on December 03, 2008, 04:00:20 AM ---The tug is 34 1/2 long that makes it 1/ 30 scale  an odd size but I loked the look of the hull and as it has steam power I orefer fiberglass than plank on frame as there is a bit more space, I cannot make them to big as my wife has to do the lifting of them,
Brass_Machine the picture is for you as you said you like brass , this tow hook is for another boat I built, it is all made from standard K&S brass profiles.

Peter

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Peter, that is some nice work. I am impressed  :headbang:

I have a soft spot for maritime. I once owned a 42' lobster boat that we used for a sea urchin business off the Maine coast. Plus my father was a Navy man. Steam ships and old school aviation are one of things that does it for me.

Anyway, Peter... very glad to have you aboard our little message board. I really like your work.

Have you seen John Bently's site yet? He is working on a Steam Tug as well. According to his site, he has been at it for 20 years.

His happens to be a site of inspiration for me. From what I have seen of yours... you are on par with him. So, I have another inspiration.

Would you like me to host your pictures for you?

Eric

CrewCab:
Peter, that Brass hook is a work of art in itself and as for the rest ......  :thumbup: ..... I'm truly in awe  :thumbup: thanks for taking the time to show us.

Eric, I've seen John Bentley's site before but thanks for reminding me about it, his work is superb ............... and the "Miniature Compound Miter Saw" is just an inspiration to us all  :med:

CC

HS93:
Yes I look on John Bentley's site every so often , he has some amazing stuff on there . only problem is I dont go in the workshop for a week after seing his builds and craftsmanship.

Peter

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