Revell Harbour Tug Boat

[Jim R]

Hi all
I have just joined this forum and thought my latest model may be of interest. The Revell kit is quite old - mid 1970s. I wanted to show it as an abandoned, derelict quietly rusting away. It is almost finished, just a few details to add. Ropes, tyre fenders etc. Feedback is most welcome.



Jim

 

[Wouter]

Hi Jim, I never replied to this thread on the other place I think but I did follow it and I must say, I think this definitely is becoming your best work to date. The scene really has something to it and I really love the weathering. Comes together rather nicely ey!

Cheers

 

[Steve Jones]

Jim
The larger photos on this site really do show off your work even better than before. Is that a crab climbing up the hull?
Steve

 

[Ian M]

Wow thats rather good!

 

[Jim R]

Wouter, Steve and Ian
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I want to get this finished - not a lot to do now - so I can start a new build on my new forum. I think many of the ex MilMod guys will want to get a nice new start.
Jim

 

[Fernando N]

Hi Jim,
Great of you to bring the tug here, looking forward to the final result with the last details.
Agree with you on making a fresh start here, just have to finish my current project too and then its new forum new project.
Fernando

 

[johnm93]

I'm liking that...! There is one of those in my stash - I was considering doing it 'waterline' against a quay...

 

[Deleted member 5819]

Hi Jim top job on the tug and the wall is a work of art,very well done .
Does that mean I got to start mine soon .
Pete.

 

[Alun Wells]

Hi Jim,
That tug looks the business, finishing the Sea King now, and have a new project to start, so looking forward to a fresh start.
Cheers
Alun

 

[colin m]

That's really nice. I love to see a bit of weathering and an old boat is an ideal subject for a bit of rust etc.

 

[Jim R]

Thanks guys
We are now even closer to the end. We have a handrail by the steps and a seagull on the roof!
Jim

 

[rtfoe]

Spectacular finish Jim. The final touch with the seagull will set it off.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[JR]

Tracked you down !
Boy that's smart Jim , you can nearly smell the sea air and hear the gulls.
You must be pleased with this . Shows what can be achieved with skill .
John .

 

[Jim R]

Thanks
'Tis done. Photos in the Completed Boats section.
Jim

 

[JR]

Off to have a gander .
John .

 

[Armorguy]

You know your stuff sir, you've been observing before you got to the project itself.

 

[Bugatti Fan]

A very nice model and a good study in dereliction.

That old Revell Tug Kit has actually been around since the 1950's.
tI was originally issued with the name 'Long Beach'
This model just shows what can be done with quite an elderly kit and a bit of imagination.

 

[PaulinKendal]

Lovely model - everyone loves a worthy thread resurrection, and this is certainly that.

 

[adt70hk]

Wasn't on here when you did this Jim. That is looking very good indeed.

Well done.

Andrew

 

[Jim R]

Well seeing this come up again is a real blast from the past. I certainly appreciate the kind comments from Noel, Paul and Andrew. Having looked through the thread I notice many names of people who no longer post here which is a shame.