SS Master - Video

A short clip of the SS Master on the pond, with sound effects courtesy of another modeller sailing his large destroyer...

SS Master - Maiden Voyage

Today was a great day for a maiden voyage, a little overcast but that is ideal for photos,  a few friends gathered to sail a total
of four boats however the one that got all the attention was the tug...it
performed well, very pleased with the ballast, speed and overall appearance.

SS Master - completed model in workshop

SS Master " Lifeboats "

SS Master Winches

SS Master " Superstructure "

SS Master Drive Train

SS Master " HULL"

This is my first attempt at a scale RC boat model

I started construction in late 2009, completed in March 2011


The model is a scratch built scale replica of a real tug based in Vancouver , a prolific working boat on Canada's Wesrt Coast since its launch in 1924.


My model is 62 inches long and built to 1/18 scale. It is powered by a single motor driving a single shaft with a 5 inch 3 bladed brass  propeller. No fibreglass was used in the construction..