Paddleducks
Paddler Modelling => Construction => Topic started by: marky on May 20, 2017, 12:50:19 AM
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As I frantically type, my first attempt at a paddle tug and only my second build ever is being cut by my friendly laser cutter minion who has agreed that as long as I do the spade work he will happily press the buttons ,my tug will be based on the paddle tug Aid ,using the drawings from another steam tug I have cut 2 forward ends to the middle and elongated the midships I have also elongated the deck and keel and done a modification to the bow to allow for the rudder at each end ,that's the theory once it comes off the cutter the proof as they say will be in the pudding once I start construction I will post some photographic evidence of either success or abject failure ,the smell of laser burning wood is already in the air .
Cheers
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Welcome marky
Certainly as you progress, posting photographs is always a good way to convey your build
Don't hesitate to ask questions on your work/plans.....there are many experienced members from our world wide group here @ PD's :gathering .....and will be only too happy to assist with constructive comment
Derek :coffee
PS....is the Aid either of these references?
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AID 1855
Built 1855 by Money Wigram & Sons, Blackwall. Wood paddle tug. L89.2'. B18'. D8.9'. 112grt. 50nhp 2cyl compound steam engine by John Stewart, Blackwall. ON24691.
1855 Delivered to The Royal Harbour of Ramsgate Trust, London. 1865 Owners The Board of Trade, London. 1890 Sold to John W Spicer & others, Wapping, London. 1891 Sold to James T Morgan & others, London. 1899 Owners The Shipowners' Tug Co Ltd, London. 1900 Sold to Dutch owners.
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AID 1877
1877 Built by Millwall Docks & Engineering Works, Millwall. Iron screw tug. L60.6’. B12.3’. D6.7’. 32grt. 250ihp 1cyl steam engine by builder. ON77018
1877 Delivered to Union Lighterage Co Ltd., London. 1892 Owner Francis & Richard Lambert, London. 1896 Owner William Cory & Son Ltd., London. 1898 Owner Richard Waters, London. 1900 Owner Robert Forster, Scotswood-on-Tyne. 1920 Owner Northumberland Shipbuilding Co Ltd., Howden. 1927 Owner Robert Sword, Newcastle. 1932 Scrapped