Tug Forum

NEWBIES - START HERE ! New to Tugs, Model Tugs or Towing ? This is the place to start and put your questions to our keen members ! Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	2065 Posts 211 Topics	Last post by tugs53 in Re: Really? on January 24, 2012, 21:02:49
Tug Talk - Tug News & Discussion Tug General News and Discussion Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	3803 Posts 348 Topics	Last post by Sudbury II in Re: Model tugs on Youtub... on Yesterday at 09:16:27
The Ship and Anchor Our virtual Pub, feel free to talk about anything here but please keep it clean ! Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	6443 Posts 743 Topics	Last post by Todd in Re: I spy.... on Today at 02:25:17
Working Days A place for emplyee's current and ex to remember the good old times while serving and working in the industry Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	132 Posts 10 Topics	Last post by johnt in Re: What was the first '... on December 29, 2011, 17:32:01
Real Tugs Real Pics Place your pictures here of real working Tugs Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	4766 Posts 293 Topics	Last post by Rog45 in Re: Tugs in BC Canada on Today at 01:02:46
Tug Art All Tug Art welcome to be displayed. Commissions, Trade or would just like to share your art work with our members. Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	461 Posts 52 Topics	Last post by islander in Re: General Boat Art & P... on February 02, 2012, 22:02:40
Forum Ideas, Issues & Announcements Got a good idea for the Forum, want something added..... Want something changed ... This is a place to suggest and discuss ideas and issues. Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	960 Posts 107 Topics	Last post by Footski in Re: POSTING PICS, on January 08, 2012, 14:03:43
Model Tug and Boat Clubs All Model Boating clubs are welcome to list there details here Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	364 Posts 57 Topics	Last post by thelongbuild in Re: Manchester Ship Cana... on Yesterday at 16:38:31
Modelling Links Let the members know of any websites where you have found good service and materials Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	178 Posts 30 Topics	Last post by islander in Re: Great reference site... on January 22, 2012, 13:46:21
Origins of Nautical Terms Brass Monkeys ? Bristol Fashion ? What are they on about ! Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	58 Posts 4 Topics	Last post by TugMaster in Re: pirate speak on May 20, 2011, 03:39:45
Competitions ! Next Competition Coming Soon !! Prize Donations always welcome !! Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	367 Posts 15 Topics	Last post by Model Tug Man in Re: Tug Forum's 3rd Birt... on January 25, 2011, 10:54:33

Specialist Types Of Tug Boat

Classic Diesel Tugs This is a new board for all Classic Diesel Tugs, we will shift things around abit to this board should fill up soon ! Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	2069 Posts 93 Topics	Last post by bourricot in Re: Polish Tug H-300 Dan... on Yesterday at 11:44:10
Springer Tugs For all those interested in this great design fun boat Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	747 Posts 49 Topics	Last post by Footski in Re: "RED OKTOBER,s" Wor... on January 21, 2012, 10:12:28
Steam Tugs All topics relating to these nostalgic boats from yesteryear Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	1976 Posts 108 Topics	Last post by Tiny69 in Re: TID 164 Build on Yesterday at 12:17:07
Paddle Tugs All topics relating to any vessel powered with paddles Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	110 Posts 14 Topics	Last post by Model Tug Man in Re: Gallery - Image Reso... on January 18, 2012, 07:47:43
Ocean Going Tugs Prefer Ocean Going Tugs ? The most powerful tugs in the world that are capable of spending weeks at sea and can handle the roughest weather, all topics here ! Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	2248 Posts 62 Topics	Last post by keith in Re: 'Invader' Class Tugs on February 02, 2012, 17:53:26
Pusher Tugs All topics relating to these hard working tugs that usually work the rivers and harbours, pushing the barges rather than tow them Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	591 Posts 35 Topics	Last post by C-10 in Re: New 'Crowley' pusher... on December 28, 2011, 13:18:13
Modern Tugs For those topics relating to tugs from the 1950's to the present day Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	5850 Posts 249 Topics	Last post by fletch in Re: Aeronalt Torben Buil... on Yesterday at 10:59:16
Off Shore Support Vessels All topics relating to Off Shore Support Vessels, oil rig supply ships, etc Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	798 Posts 70 Topics	Last post by tugs53 in Seabex One Videos on January 21, 2012, 11:58:59
Any Other Types Of Tug Any other types of Tug not listed Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	726 Posts 42 Topics	Last post by islander in Re: Another Alan B build... on January 30, 2012, 09:54:55
Barges & Other Non-Tug Vessels Barges, Car ferries, towables, etc. Got a vessel that does'nt seen to fit in the other categories or found a great vessel you just need to share with us - this is the place for it ! Moderators: tango, Footski, tugs53	1717 Posts 117 Topics	Last post by woodbutcher in Re: Snag Puller on Yesterday at 09:37:38

Model Builder's Den

General Help, Tips and Advice Offered Share your knowledge ! How best to do things and mistakes to avoid ! Moderator: tango	747 Posts 108 Topics	Last post by tugs53 in Re: z-units on January 21, 2012, 11:25:59
General Building Advice Wanted Getting stuck in your glue, feel like walking the plank - any building problems or questions list them here ! Moderator: tango	1205 Posts 134 Topics	Last post by bourricot in Re: sound card for the A... on January 20, 2012, 16:24:16
Electrics & Radio Gear Motors - Batteries - Speed Controllers - Servo's - Receivers - Electronics - Wiring Moderator: tango	1144 Posts 155 Topics	Last post by Todd in Re: Motor Recomendation on January 04, 2012, 11:57:54
Wood, Fibreglass, Plastics & Other Building Materials Types, Glues, Cutting, Uses, etc Moderator: tango	170 Posts 23 Topics	Last post by zeevaart1 in Re: 10.2 v Dremel Tool on Today at 01:11:55
Hulls All topics relating to Hulls Moderators: tango, tugs53	398 Posts 34 Topics	Last post by dms Toucan in Dog class tugs on September 24, 2011, 02:01:59
Fixtures and Fittings All fittings Moderator: tango	666 Posts 85 Topics	Last post by yewgarth in letter 'R' on a 1/32 Rea... on December 01, 2011, 17:50:35
Finishing Painting, Varnishing, Spraying, Smoothing, Preparing Moderator: tango	240 Posts 26 Topics	Last post by ixion in WYEFORCE deck colour? on July 26, 2011, 11:49:10

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Events

Club Events List your Club Event here and also don't forget to put it on our Calender Moderator: tango	1049 Posts 96 Topics	Last post by ray28507 in Re: Chantry Club Dates f... on Yesterday at 16:26:47
National Events List and discuss National events here Moderator: tango	641 Posts 58 Topics	Last post by Kev30 in London Model Engineering... on January 21, 2012, 09:12:14
All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here ! Been to a Regatta ? Held your recent meeting or Event ? Tell us what you've been doing ... don't forget to include your pictures ! Moderator: tango	2053 Posts 124 Topics	Last post by mike_victoriabc in Re: Victoria Model Boat ... on February 03, 2012, 16:01:22

Tugger's Trading Post

	For Sale (Private Ads Only) Is that Hull taking up too much space in the shed, too many electric motors ...unfinished projects ? List them here. Personal Sales only please. Ebay items welcome too !! Moderator: tango	1131 Posts 215 Topics	Last post by nhp651 in Re: Caldercraft Ryhope on February 02, 2012, 15:10:03
	Wanted Looking for that rare part to put the finishing touch on ? Looking for a project ? Here is the place for you to ask the members. Moderators: tango, tugs53	719 Posts 142 Topics	Last post by ribble fox in Re: Wanted to buy Dutch ... on Yesterday at 04:46:28

Fun & Games

Tug Games What Games Have you Played with your Tug ? Any Games To suggest - Keep it clean ! Moderator: tango	4089 Posts 13 Topics	Last post by tugs53 in Re: 'NAME THAT TUG' on Yesterday at 19:54:19
Jokes How many Tugs does it take to change a lightbulb ....... (again keep it clean !) Moderator: tango	456 Posts 47 Topics	Last post by tugs53 in Re: English hospitality.... on February 03, 2012, 11:10:45
Daft Pictures Cat fell asleep on your Tug ? Dog just chewed it to bits ? Any subject matter allowed as long as clean ! Moderator: tango	906 Posts 92 Topics	Last post by Footski in Re: Tango is pleased wit... on January 31, 2012, 07:27:44
Not So Interesting Facts Did you know ... 3 Brits die each year testing if a 9v battery works on their tongue ... hmmm interesting ! Moderator: tango	75 Posts 10 Topics	Last post by Model Tug Man in Re: Sent by a friend dow... on November 28, 2011, 06:13:30

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Re: I spy.... by Todd (The Ship and Anchor)	Today at 02:25:17
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Re: Tugs in BC Canada by Rog45 (Real Tugs Real Pics)	Today at 01:02:46
Re: Tugs in BC Canada by Rog45 (Real Tugs Real Pics)	Yesterday at 22:16:31
Re: Tugs in BC Canada by canute (Real Tugs Real Pics)	Yesterday at 20:28:37
Re: 'NAME THAT TUG' by tugs53 (Tug Games)	Yesterday at 19:54:19
10.2 v Dremel Tool by mike_victoriabc (Wood, Fibreglass, Plastics & Other Building Materials)	Yesterday at 19:06:49
Re: Manchester Ship Canal Tug by thelongbuild (Model Tug and Boat Clubs)	Yesterday at 16:38:31
Re: Chantry Club Dates for 2012 by ray28507 (Club Events)	Yesterday at 16:26:47
Chantry Club Dates for 2012 by model tugman (Club Events)	Yesterday at 14:20:43
Re: Tugs in BC Canada by Sloughmac (Real Tugs Real Pics)	Yesterday at 13:38:06
Re: 'NAME THAT TUG' by johnt (Tug Games)	Yesterday at 13:03:01
Re: TID 164 Build by Tiny69 (Steam Tugs)	Yesterday at 12:17:07
Re: Tugs in BC Canada by ferrytraveller (Real Tugs Real Pics)	Yesterday at 12:10:15
Re: TID 164 Build by Tiny69 (Steam Tugs)	Yesterday at 12:06:13
Re: Polish Tug H-300 Daniel by bourricot (Classic Diesel Tugs)	Yesterday at 11:44:10
Re: Manchester Ship Canal Tug by tugboyben (Model Tug and Boat Clubs)	Yesterday at 11:12:54
Re: Aeronalt Torben Build by fletch (Modern Tugs)	Yesterday at 10:59:16
Re: Snag Puller by woodbutcher (Barges & Other Non-Tug Vessels)	Yesterday at 09:37:38
Re: Manchester Ship Canal Tug by Kev30 (Model Tug and Boat Clubs)	Yesterday at 09:18:47
Re: Model tugs on Youtube by Sudbury II (Tug Talk - Tug News & Discussion)	Yesterday at 09:16:27
Re: BIG BERTHA-building the FT-X kit by Mobile Marine Models by C-10 (Modern Tugs)	Yesterday at 09:05:27
Re: US Westcoast Tugs by Sudbury II (Real Tugs Real Pics)	Yesterday at 08:32:36
Re: Polish Tug H-300 Daniel by tugs53 (Classic Diesel Tugs)	Yesterday at 08:06:16
Re: Polish Tug H-300 Daniel by romanov (Classic Diesel Tugs)	Yesterday at 07:49:57
Re: Wanted to buy Dutch Courage by ribble fox (Wanted)	Yesterday at 04:46:28
Re: Wanted to buy Dutch Courage by bomberflyer (Wanted)	Yesterday at 04:29:25
Re: Snag Puller by woodbutcher (Barges & Other Non-Tug Vessels)	February 03, 2012, 22:32:53
Re: Snag Puller by Dave Sohlstrom (Barges & Other Non-Tug Vessels)	February 03, 2012, 20:25:33
Re: Victoria Model Boat Show by mike_victoriabc (All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here !)	February 03, 2012, 16:01:22
Re: Victoria Model Boat Show by bourricot (All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here !)	February 03, 2012, 15:51:13
Re: Victoria Model Boat Show by ray28507 (All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here !)	February 03, 2012, 14:34:39
Re: The latest Torpedo by ray28507 (The Ship and Anchor)	February 03, 2012, 14:30:55
Re: The latest Torpedo by thelongbuild (The Ship and Anchor)	February 03, 2012, 14:24:57
Re: Victoria Model Boat Show by mike_victoriabc (All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here !)	February 03, 2012, 13:56:11
Re: Victoria Model Boat Show by mike_victoriabc (All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here !)	February 03, 2012, 13:55:02
Re: Victoria Model Boat Show by mike_victoriabc (All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here !)	February 03, 2012, 13:52:38
Re: Victoria Model Boat Show by mike_victoriabc (All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here !)	February 03, 2012, 13:49:22
Re: Victoria Model Boat Show by mike_victoriabc (All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here !)	February 03, 2012, 13:47:57
Re: Fiery Cross by Kev30 (Modern Tugs)	February 03, 2012, 13:16:06
Re: The latest Torpedo by Footski (The Ship and Anchor)	February 03, 2012, 12:28:01
Re: US Westcoast Tugs by tugs53 (Real Tugs Real Pics)	February 03, 2012, 11:46:35
Re: 'NAME THAT TUG' by johnt (Tug Games)	February 03, 2012, 11:42:16
The latest Torpedo by tugs53 (The Ship and Anchor)	February 03, 2012, 11:24:32
Re: English hospitality.... by tugs53 (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 11:10:45
Re: A Totaly different build for me!!! by zeevaart1 (Barges & Other Non-Tug Vessels)	February 03, 2012, 10:38:40
Re: English hospitality.... by bourricot (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 10:14:08
Re: Tugs in BC Canada by Sudbury II (Real Tugs Real Pics)	February 03, 2012, 10:05:02
Re: English hospitality.... by Sudbury II (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 10:01:00
Re: A Totaly different build for me!!! by model tugman (Barges & Other Non-Tug Vessels)	February 03, 2012, 09:58:34
Re: English hospitality.... by tugs53 (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 09:42:05
Re: English hospitality.... by bourricot (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 09:39:18
Re: English hospitality.... by tugs53 (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 09:11:05
Re: English hospitality.... by Todd (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 08:39:02
Re: 'NAME THAT TUG' by bourricot (Tug Games)	February 03, 2012, 08:30:24
Re: English hospitality.... by bourricot (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 07:38:33
Re: English hospitality.... by thelongbuild (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 06:55:02
Impressive Lego Voith by bourricot (The Ship and Anchor)	February 03, 2012, 06:48:15
Re: English hospitality.... by bourricot (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 06:08:20
Re: English hospitality.... by Model Tug Man (Jokes)	February 03, 2012, 05:38:47
Re: Tugs in BC Canada by ferrytraveller (Real Tugs Real Pics)	February 03, 2012, 02:43:40
Re: Tugs in BC Canada by ferrytraveller (Real Tugs Real Pics)	February 03, 2012, 02:24:27
Re: North West Model Hobby Expo by ray28507 (All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here !)	February 03, 2012, 01:08:43
Re: 'NAME THAT TUG' by johnt (Tug Games)	February 03, 2012, 00:25:20
Re: 'Pacific Force' build by tugs53 (Modern Tugs)	February 02, 2012, 23:35:54
Re: RAL (Robert Allen Tugs) by islander (Modern Tugs)	February 02, 2012, 22:22:24
Re: General Boat Art & Photography - Gallery by islander (Tug Art)	February 02, 2012, 22:02:40
Re: 'Pacific Force' build by islander (Modern Tugs)	February 02, 2012, 21:43:39
Re: Rotortug-kinda by islander (Modern Tugs)	February 02, 2012, 21:24:35
Re: North West Model Hobby Expo by keith (All Regatta, Event, Shows and Meetings Pictures and Reports Here !)	February 02, 2012, 18:05:10
Re: 'Invader' Class Tugs by keith (Ocean Going Tugs)	February 02, 2012, 17:53:26
Re: English hospitality.... by tugs53 (Jokes)	February 02, 2012, 17:44:19
Re: English hospitality.... by CGAux26 (Jokes)	February 02, 2012, 17:41:19
Re: 'Pacific Force' build by tugs53 (Modern Tugs)	February 02, 2012, 17:35:18
King Midas "SHG" Long Builds, build.. by thelongbuild (Classic Diesel Tugs)	February 02, 2012, 16:46:20
Re: US Westcoast Tugs by mike_victoriabc (Real Tugs Real Pics)	February 02, 2012, 15:29:39
Re: Caldercraft Ryhope by nhp651 (For Sale (Private Ads Only))	February 02, 2012, 15:10:03
Re: 'NAME THAT TUG' by bourricot (Tug Games)	February 02, 2012, 14:18:15
Re: Fairplay V by poll (For Sale (Private Ads Only))	February 02, 2012, 14:11:04
Fairplay V by poll (For Sale (Private Ads Only))	February 02, 2012, 14:07:27

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