Midwest Seguin w/ Saito Steam Power

[fourseas]

Fantastic job on the tug. I too am an RC pilot, but my first love is building and sailing RC ships. I've never lost or destroyed a ship but can't make the same claim about aircraft.

 

[Hobieflier]

Fantastic job on the tug. I too am an RC pilot, but my first love is building and sailing RC ships. I've never lost or destroyed a ship but can't make the same claim about aircraft.

Thank you! I have done both, as well, though many more airplanes than boats for me. There are different challenges for each, and it is fun learning something new every time. Weight is so much less of a consideration in the boats, so I am enjoying the basswood and mahogany…not something we see much in an airplane!

 

[Hobieflier]

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[Hobieflier]

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[Hobieflier]

Another day, a bit more progress. Deckhouse and pilothouse roofs painted. Smokestack base fabricated. So much detail to go, but it is going quickly. Enjoying this so much!

 

[Hobieflier]

A little at a time each day. Pilothouse almost finished. Most major structures, aside from masts, complete. Down to the details that bring her to life.

Question for the group… someone asked why all of the Seguin models have a hull finish that shows the wood. My reply was that it looks great, and seems a shame to cover up the planking…

However… it is NOT realistic! Tugs were (and are) hard working boats. Black or white were standard hull colors.

Tempted to paint the hull (black above the waterline and anti-foul red below)… Thoughts?