Model Shipways 2011
  Diesel Harbor Tug Despatch #9         
  Scale  1/76

     The Diesel harbor tug Despatch No.9 was built for the Marine Corps in 1945 at Tampa, FL from a US Army design. Later sold to Standard Oil of California, she worked oil barges in the San Francisco Bay area. Powered by a Busch-Sulzer 6-cylinder engine, she was equipped with practically every modern device of the time, including electric capstan, electric towing machine and watertight doors. Despatch #9 was 85 ft. long with a 23 ft. beam.

      Now you can build a true replica of this historic vessel that will be over 13" long and 8" tall this kit features a pre-shaped, machine carved solid wood hull, shaped deck house and superstructure. Other wooden parts include dowels, strips, sheets and blocks. Brass wire and airports, plus over 80 cast Britannia metal fittings which will allow outfitting just like the original vessel, and with the detailed updated instructions by Ben Lankford will make building this beautiful tug a joy. (Wooden display base and brass pedestals are not included.)

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