„Despatch No.9.“ - the American tug
Publisher/ manufacturer: “Draf model". Poland
Scale: 1 : 100
Number of sheets: 12 x A4
Number of pages with details: 6 1/2
Number of assembly drawings: 36
Difficulty: For modelers of any experience.
Model dimensions: 260 mm x 72 mm x 138 mm
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The American tug "Despatch No.9" was built in 1942 at the Tampa Marine Corp shipyard. This tug, unlike those, built in Europe, does not have a tow hook. Towing purposes are served by a tow winch, designed for towing with a long rope. Also adapted for flatbed towing. This tug also does not have an anchor winch. Anchoring is done with a light anchor of Byers construction, lowering it manually, raising it with a double-headed spiel. Also, a steel cable is used instead of an anchor chain.
A small, uncomplicated model, suitable for all, but the most experienced modeler. But modelers with little experience should work under the supervision of a more experienced colleague and this should not be one of the first, more complex models You build.