Study model for 1940's steel Fish Tug, construction details needed

In the Great Lakes that is called to "steel over" the boat.

 

Thanks for the picture and terminology lesson.

A link to another fish tug website:
Fish Tugs http://www.harveyhadland.com/

I added 8 inches (20cm) headroom, a Chevy 350, and a couple me-sized mannequins to the model. I have an old RV with this engine so it was on my mind. I am hoping to get some CAD data for a marine diesel and transmission to replace in the model. I am also hoping to get some time off work to go on a field trip to look at these boats in more detail.

 

I decided I couldn't leave Skipper Manny hanging...

 

I like this video. In my early 20's I had a job of running a CNC plasma cutter and doing some welding so I find it interesting and relaxing all at the same time...nothing like watching other people work!

 

Just remember that cut plate framing like that is too labor intense for the 1940's era. I'd expect bulb-T and flat bar frames in that era.

 

For sure, thanks, not period-correct. I just wanted to stick in a piece that looked like the frames from the Gustav video. If all goes well I will be seeing boats in person in 2-3 weeks.

 

Your model looks great! Nice work.

I have a good friend who's son is working on a Lake Michigan fish tug and wants to build a model of a fish tug for him. Can you share where you got the line drawings for your model?

Thank you

Jeff

 

Thanks Jeff.

I worked with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum to get a couple copies of blueprints for a fish tug. The images were a little muted ( pink and purple jpegs of old blue line prints) but enough to see the general scheme. There was a nominal fee for the files.

Wisconsin Maritime Museum https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/

75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220 • Toll Free: 866-724-2356 • Local: 920-684-0218 • Fax: 920-684-0219

 

Thank you!