SEARCH FINESCALE.COM

Enter keywords or a search phrase below:

WWII ocean-going Tug models?

1747 views
6 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    April 2015
  • From: Detroit, MURDER CITY
WWII ocean-going Tug models?
Posted by RudyOnWheels on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 10:57 PM

Hello all, I am looking to see if anyone knows of any models of the giant 205 foot long ocean-going tugs used in WWII, I believe the were called abanzi-class or something of that nature? A friend's father served on the USS "Hidatsa" in the pacific, I'd really love to build one for my friend. He's really been struggling with his father's recent passing. 

 

Thank you in advance!

Rudy

  • Member since
    December 2010
  • From: Salem, Oregon
Posted by 1943Mike on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 11:01 PM

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for but it took about 5 seconds to Google. I hope it's worth a look.

Mike

http://www.battlefleetmodels.com/id43.html

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

Hector Berlioz

  • Member since
    August 2005
  • From: Mansfield, TX
Posted by EdGrune on Thursday, January 14, 2016 6:17 AM

Iron Shipwright makes a 1:350 scale resin & brass ATF.  You are not going to find much in plastic.

 

http://ironshipwrights.com/ships_350.html

I used this kit to make a model of the Abnaki as she appeared when she went out to meet the USS Guadalcanal and revieve her of the tow of the captured U-505.    Unfortunately no pics

 

  • Member since
    April 2015
  • From: Detroit, MURDER CITY
Posted by RudyOnWheels on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 7:34 PM
Thanks you guys. Most stuff I find is SUPER SMALL, like 1:700 I think? That Navajo might do the trick tho!!! Thanks, Rudy
  • Member since
    October 2005
Posted by CG Bob on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 10:32 PM

The Scale Shipyard has a 1:96th scale fiberglass hull and superstructure for that class - 25.5" long and 4.75" beam.  You'll have to scratchbuild the decks, masts, davits, stack, etc.  The Scale Shipyard also has some fittings available: watertight doors; hatches; fire hoses; etc. 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 8:57 AM

It is not WW2, but Revell (G) makes a nice modern ocean-going tug.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    August 2008
Posted by tankerbuilder on Thursday, January 28, 2016 12:04 PM

Hi ;

 If you don't mind the scale , Cornerstone , by Walthers has an H.O tug that can be converted to one . It's a waterline tug so it actually be easier I believe .    T.B.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

SEARCH FORUMS
FREE NEWSLETTER
By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy.