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Paddler Modelling => Kits & Hulls => Topic started by: Eddy Matthews on December 05, 2009, 08:57:28 AM

Title: Tug hull?
Post by: Eddy Matthews on December 05, 2009, 08:57:28 AM

Does anyone know where I can get a fibreglass hull, around 42"-46" in length, suitable for building a paddletug?

I'd like to build one to use in tug towing competitions, so preferably something with a decent beam - It doesn't have to be a paddletug hull, just something that would look right and can be modified to paddle drive.

The Graupner Glasgow would be the sort of thing I'm looking for, only a bit bigger....

Regards
Eddy

Title: Re: Tug hull?
Post by: Daryl on December 06, 2009, 01:01:30 AM

Have you tried Models by Design? or Mike Mayhew at Waverly Models

Title: Re: Tug hull?
Post by: Eddy Matthews on December 06, 2009, 01:04:59 AM

Thanks Daryl,

I did take a look on the Models by Design website and couldn't see anything suitable, most of their stuff is the old Dave Metcalf mouldings...

I haven't tried Mike Mayhew, he may well be worth chatting to - But from past experience a quick phonecall to Mike generally lasts 1-2hrs!  He could talk for England! :)

Eddy

Title: Re: Tug hull?
Post by: Stuart Badger on December 06, 2009, 01:25:56 AM

You could try this guy  http://www.wearboats.com/

Stuart

Title: Re: Tug hull?
Post by: Talisman on December 06, 2009, 08:17:48 AM

Hi Eddy must the tug be no longer than 46'' or would 46 - 55'' of any use?
Regards
Kim

Title: Re: Tug hull?
Post by: Eddy Matthews on December 06, 2009, 08:27:09 AM

I'm just thinking of the weight Kim, and the fact that I'd like to build at around 1:32 scale....

Having had three lots of spinal surgery, humping really heavy weights is a no-no!

Regards
Eddy