I also find several sources for German tugs. This is a newly published book - Schlepper im Hamburger Hafen - Band 2. Google it in Google Book you...
After a couple of months I can show you the 3D model of the 45ft tugboat, based on the original 1951 profile and drawings provided by a fellow...
I've seen people constructing boat model with Rhino. The results look great. I use Pro/E. It is not easy to make a smooth hull with Pro/E so a lot...
Hi TANSL, The line file you posted would be a quite useful reference. Thanks. Did you use AutoCAD to construct the boat? I will use Pro/E and...
Oops! Thanks for pointing out this mistake.:)
Hi DCockey, Thank you for the photos. Cheers!
Hi fredrosse, thank you for the link. Old steam vessels have their unique charm.:)
Hi Tad, Thank you very much for the plans. Now the picture is complete and I can get my hands dirty on the modelling work. :D The help I got...
Hi SamSam, It is a great lead. Thank you. I have read Fremont's blog before and it has vast information on tug boats:D I will dig it deeper...
the YTL 45ft tug plan Hi Tugboat. This is a great plan. Exactly what I am looking for as I want to build this Army YTL 45ft tug boat as a...
Hello there, I am planning to build a small tug boat model. I would like to base the model on the US Navy YTL 45 ft tug (or the Army ST 45ft tug)....
Hi ned L, I got it. Now I notice the differences between the two boats from their cross-section drawings. Thank you very much.
Hi ned L, thanks for your kindness. Can you briefly explain the main differences of the two types of boats in terms of their structures? Do you...
Hi ned. I am glad that you pointed out the difference between boat types. I am illiterate in terms of real boat strctures so bear with me:). I...