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Buffalo Pup Steam Tug Boat Plans

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$19.47 $29.95 In stock

Complete plans to build a steam driven, radio controlled model of a tug boat.
These plans were created by Bill Reichart.
There are 30 pages of plans that cover building the boat including, building the boiler out of copper, and building the steam engine out of bar stock, and building the deck and cabin out of wood. The hull is fiberglass.
Sources are provided for all purchased parts including propane, the ceramic burner, and the fiberglass hull.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Robert C. ★★★★★

The 30-page layout covers every stage, and I especially appreciated the detailed diagrams for the steam engine mounting. My tug boat hull came together exactly as planned after following the instructions for the radio control placement.

Madison K. ★★★★★

The step-by-step instructions for the steam engine are incredibly detailed, which made a tricky build feel manageable. I’ve been working on it for a few weekends and the hull framing is already coming together perfectly.

Hannah ★★★★★

The 30 pages are laid out in a logical order that makes the build feel less intimidating, and Bill’s drawings are clear enough to follow without scratching your head. Got the hull framing done in a weekend just by pacing myself through the sections.