| Quietly working behinds the scenes at every major harbor
are the tugs. While the capital ships are graceful on the open seas, they
are helpless in the confined waters of a port. Tugs provide essential services
by pushing and pulling the larger monsters into place. These tugs come
in a variety of sizes and shapes and Battlefleet has captured two of types
in 1/700 scale waterline. |
| HULL PARTS |
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| This set includes one large and one medium tug. They are
not modeled after a specific prototype but are intended to represent a
generic harbor tug of the 40's though they could be used for many other
eras. Both kits are molded cleanly with nice surface detail. The larger
tug includes a nice winch mounted on the bow. |
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| Large Tug detail photo's
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| The medium tug has some awesome fenders cast along the bow and sides.
There is even a finely cast coiled cable on the stern. Both tugs have nice
bollard detail cast on. |
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| Medium Tug detail photo's
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| SUPERSTRUCTURE PARTS |
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| The superstructure parts are well done, with windows and
doors. The portholes are molded open and probably wont need to be drilled
out. Both are cast with brass rod for the masts |
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| Large Tug detail photo's
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| The funnels are cast hollow with piping detail. A couple of searchlights
are also included. |
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| Medium Tug detail photo's
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| PHOTOETCH |
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| The photo etch fret is included with the railings to finish off your
tugs. |
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| INSTRUCTIONS |
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| The instructions are a single page with a couple drawings showing both
tugs. These are adequate considering how simple this kit is. |
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| Conclusions: |
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 Conclusions:
Another
needed subject captured in resin by Battlefleet
Models. These tugs are cleanly cast and simple to build. They would
make an excellent first resin subject for anyone wanting to try their first
kit. This little kit is only $12.00 and is available exclusively from Pacific
Front Hobbies. If you need to dock your ships at the Quantico
Docks then these two tugs will help. |
