LINDBERG COAST GUARD TUG BOAT 1:72 MODEL KIT REVIEW BUILD HL228

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Joshua J. Herrmann - 5 years ago

This kit works great for dynamic displays when paired with either a scratch built barge or larger vessel in the pond. I'm working on an ore barge for mine using old styrene sheets I had laying about.

Joshua J. Herrmann - 5 years ago

Was there a version of this mold released with a motorized option? I picked up an older model that share a lot of similarities with this model off of ebay as a junkyard find. It had what appeared to be a motor mount that was included in the kit. I sadly did not get the box, which is why I am unsure of it's branding.

hpiguys Workshop - 5 years ago

It was, good eye!

Joshua J. Herrmann - 5 years ago

@hpiguys Workshop was the mount included in one of the trees and I just didn't spot it?

hpiguys Workshop - 5 years ago

Yup, lots of these, including this one, came with motor options to play with.

Jackie DC - 5 years ago

Enjoyed watching and learning from your video. I appreciate all the painting tips. I’m working on a northern trawler and realized I could assemble whole sections and then paint, but wanted to see what other modelers recommend. I’m going to switch from enamels to acrylic on my next model. The fumes (in a small apt) and cleanup aren’t that great. Thanks again...really nice model!

hpiguys Workshop - 5 years ago

Thanks for watching Jackie!

Don Lee - 5 years ago

You did a great job on the build; I loved the fact you brush-painted it with craft paints -- something to which I switched when I lived in an apartment and didn't want to inconvenience the neighbors with enamel and paint-thinner smells. (Though the first nice day after the model was finished, it went outside for a clear-coat).
My quibble with this kit -- which is amazingly detailed and cleanly molded for its vintage -- is that I'd be cutting out one, maybe two more windows on each side of the wheelhouse; as molded, that's not nearly enough visibility. And I'd swap out the provided life rings for bigger ones; those look like they belong on a smaller-scale model.
But also -- a shoutout to model kits manufactured in my hometown!

hpiguys Workshop - 5 years ago

Thanks Don!

Leterguy Schroeder - 5 years ago

Having been in the USCG, a few paint differences but a nice build, good job

hpiguys Workshop - 5 years ago

Thanks!

BLEACHBOX MEDIA - 5 years ago

Looks great! I just purchased this model and I just wanted to say thank you for the tips about clamping and taping.

hpiguys Workshop - 5 years ago

Enjoy!

Boba Stu - 5 years ago

The Navy used these up until the mid 2000s. Old YTB series tugs. Good looking boat! Great review.

Joshua J. Herrmann - 5 years ago

I was wondering what Class they were. Thanks for sharing!

hpiguys Workshop - 5 years ago

Thanks!

George Tompkins - 5 years ago

had this as a kid. still have some parts in the scrap box. great build. gunnel, not gun whale

hpiguys Workshop - 5 years ago

Thanks man! It was a pleasure to build up.

Gunwale is the common usage.
Gunnel is a type of fish, or the older saying for gunwale.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunnel

Joe Keim - 5 years ago

Nice job, what color did you use for the anti fouling section of the hull

hpiguys Workshop - 5 years ago

Just a craft paint red, I think it was called Tuscan Red.

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John C - 6 years ago

Love all your review and build videos !!!! I have a really old version of this kit still in the box. It is motorized. From what I see all the parts are still there for the motorized version except the motor.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks John! Yes, you could still run it on battery or even RC without a huge amount of work.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Sure, a 9 gram servo or smaller would fit easily in the hull and upper cabins.

Linda Taylor - 6 years ago

Does this Float? because I making a series with this boat in Tugs

Noelle L - 6 years ago

The sinkers are used for making your model float with out capsizing

Linda Taylor - 6 years ago

hpiguys Workshop What are Sinkers?? and does the model of The Titanic Float

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Yup it will float fine. Might want to add some sinkers glued to the bottom of the hull so it doesn't tip over.

Joseph Rennie - 6 years ago

nice job

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thank you!

WWK Scale Models & Diecast - 6 years ago

Thanks again for the reviews! This one is on my wish list for Christmas! Nice job on your channel my friend, I look forward to all your video's!

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks man!

Charlie Bowman - 6 years ago

I want one!

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

You should get one!

Charlie Bowman - 6 years ago

beautiful model.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Jc Jc - 6 years ago

Very nice build. Did you buy the turn table or did you build it? After watching your video looks like a necessity. Thanks.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Jc. Turntable is just a cake turntable from Hobby Lobby.

Frankie Day Models - 6 years ago

Superb job I just got this kit yesterday I built one of these when it was the civilian version the Carol Ann hull was Green waterline black decks Machinery Gray all cabins were white with lower coarse Red stack black Still a great kit RC adaptable as well if desired. Like you I am old school I love the old Lindberg kits Great video and build.Frankie Day

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Frankie!

Chris Davis - 6 years ago

Very Nice build, only 1 mistake. the steam whistle goes in front of the stack instead of the back. the cord would run from the whistle lip to the top of the pilot house. the whistles were used for signals to the deck crews not only of the tug but any ship crews they were assisting. Other than that it looks fine. Well done.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks, and good info to know!

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James Sale - 6 years ago

two things: (1) I agree with the fellow who suggests you build a pirate ship - maybe one from your earlier reviews, in the 100 scale range or so. (2) your colors and paint skills did it again. Thanks for all the tips

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks James!

MHFROX - 6 years ago

(Actually, regarding my comment that 'all CG tugs were 65ft', I found an old pic of a 64ftr that is actually more the style of this model with the taller stack and the round portholes, though still a somewhat different overall configuration...CG 64305...so, who knows? lol)

MHFROX - 6 years ago

Nice build! I got the kit from my son on Father's Day....however, regarding the kit itself, the USCG Tug 'Spindle' 67509 never existed. It's a fictitious name & hull #. (Ex-Coastie, btw) On CG vessels under 100', the first two digits in the hull # designate the length. The CG tugs were all 65 ftrs. SO, with a little doctoring on the decals, mine will be, though still fictitious, 65709. At least that part will appear more authentic...(and maybe only an ex CG guy would care!) Further, amazing the similarities between your workbench and mine. Self-healing matt, pegboard, exact same mini file set...(Hrbr Frt?) and even the lasy-susan for spinning projects. (I made mine from a boat seat swivel. Real handy, 'specially for air-brushing & glass etching.) Again, nice build! I picked up a tip or two watching. (Your bench is much tidier and more 'camera-ready'. lol)

BLEACHBOX MEDIA - 5 years ago

I also am an veteran on the Coast Guard. Look up the USCG Tug "Guard" 67', and the USCG Tug "Penrose" also 67'. Tugs range anywhere from 20' to 154' throughout the history of the CG.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks for the nice words and info!

Mega movie studio - 6 years ago

I Reilly want to get in to model sailing ships but I want some not to hard
But I really like the model hms victory model space but don't have a lot of Monney so do you have any idea's for a big sailing ship for cheaper:)

Mega movie studio - 6 years ago

hpiguys Workshop thank you

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Any of the Lindberg sailing ships are nicely priced and build out to a good size. Try out the Jolly Roger from them. It's about 16 iches long.
Big ships cost big money and take lots of work.

Mega movie studio - 6 years ago

Nice

Colonel Reb's Scale Models - 6 years ago

Great looking kit, you really did it up nicely...

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks!

James Sale - 6 years ago

all craft paints and all hand painted. That's one of my goals - to paint these things sans airbrush and have the come out like this - well done and congrats.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks James!

KENNETH LEE - 6 years ago

I originally thought this was the same kit as the Lindberg Harbor Tug/ Diesel Tug but it is not. There are similarities but also many differences, the scale being one. The Harbor/Diesel Tug is 1/87 (HO) scale. The Coast Guard Boat and the Fire Boat are essentially the same boat with added details to make it into the Fire Boat. Both of those are listed as 1/72 scale.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Lindberg makes some great kits. I thought this was the same as the others too, but nope, different which makes it fun to build each one.

Noelle L - 6 years ago

Soo I was looking on amazon and I found a old kit from lindburg it is called the half moon it is a pirate ship

Noelle L - 6 years ago

Yup

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

I've built that and did a kit review for it. It's a nice small ship to build.

Erik Hertzer - 6 years ago

Nice work, especially with the hand painting...refreshing to see old school work again, as it seems everyone airbrushes everything. Just ordered my Lindberg tugboat, was lucky and got one for $20 on ebay w/free shipping! Was shocked to see the prices of all the other ones listed...

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thank you Erik!

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Joe Phelan - 6 years ago

Great job ! Thanks for sharing.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks!

jim wilson - 6 years ago

stoatin paint job friend outstanding to you yanks...you can purchase metal and brass parts like port holes and winches to port and stern lamps made from glass and brass I shit ye not in the uk......nice job.....ps,,it took me yonks to get that kit in the uk

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks! For sure, always tons of aftermarket to enhance if one wanted.

jim wilson - 6 years ago

ive got that kit a 1/72 corvette and a 1/72 of the north sea trawler,good part is there bang on scale for uk model railways oo gauge 1/76....nice build to..

Don't cross The streams - 6 years ago

do you use your paint with an airbrush

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Sometimes, but this entire model was hand painted.

Jeff Doucette - 6 years ago

Love the kit, awesome job!! I hope to get this kit too. Are you looking to get the Lindberg cape class coast guard boat?. That kit looks pretty cool too.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks. It's not on the menu at this time, but possibly some day.

Walter Jeffreys - 6 years ago

What loser gave this review and build a thumbs down?

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Trolls. The internet is full of them. Unhappy little trolls. We just ignore them. :)

Walter Jeffreys - 6 years ago

My instructions call for the deck to be painted in grey but I see that you painted it green. It looks great. Did you choose green as a personal preference or because it's more historically accurate?

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

I did green as I saw the green on civilian tugs and liked it. I'm sure grey is the 'proper' color but I loved the way the green stood out and looked on the other tugs so I broke the rules for my build.

xrlent12 - 6 years ago

Nice work Chris, looks awesome. A very cool kit.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Chris!

Walter Jeffreys - 6 years ago

That's a bad ass build. Great work. I just bought it at hobby lobby

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Larry Brown - 6 years ago

Nice job.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Larry!

Jon Nantau - 6 years ago

Great job!

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Jon!

Rob McCarl - 6 years ago

Excellent video of a simple kit. Well done! I've built this kit and the 1/87 scale harbour tug years ago. Converted them into r/c models. Fun projects, now building 1/350 battleships.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks!

Show Rod Garage - 6 years ago

I find all your builds are excellent love your video`s great work. I have sent you a private message with a question you may be able to help me with Thanks..........................................................Ken

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Ken, replied.

mike breazeale - 6 years ago

Well you did it again. I never thought I would ever want a tugboat kit but you may have changed my mind. Great video build and review Chris. Very well done. Now I have to look for it and see what happens. It really does look like a cool kit. Thanks for sharing...

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Mike, much appreciated.

bigeddie1231 - 6 years ago

awesome i just got this kit from hobby lobby 2 weeks back and now got to build it thank you for posting

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Enjoy man!

llouie llouie - 6 years ago

Chris, I was always a car - truck builder but over the past few years I have ventured into other model subjects , I guess what I am trying to say is, this kit looks great and so does your build and I just added this to the wish list.
Thanks. Jeff

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Glad you liked it. I build just about anything. Sometimes it's more cars, sometimes ships, etc. Whatever mood I'm in or if a new kit comes out and I'm really into it.

charles palavros - 6 years ago

Nice Build

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Charles!

Whiteys Workshop - 6 years ago

Great kit and build!! Thanks Chris

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks as always!

ChancerNW - 6 years ago

That was really great to listen to and follow. A lovely tug boat build.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks for watching!

WikdSeafood - 6 years ago

That came out sweet.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks man, ships are always fun.

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Toms Scale Garage - 6 years ago

Cool kit.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Tom!

Menudofan1985 - 6 years ago

Ha....I just picked this kit up at hobby lobby

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Enjoy!

Shane S - 6 years ago

Love it! Thanks for the build!

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Shane!

Michael Hedrick - 6 years ago

Very cool...NICE review and build...

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Mike!

mike wagner - 6 years ago

Awesome job .

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Mike!

Paulo Sergio Oliveira - 6 years ago

It's a great kit, the set up was also grate, good job guy.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Paulo!

Dansmodelworx - 6 years ago

Great review and great job on the model. Notice Round2 chose to mold it in the US.

Dansmodelworx - 6 years ago

hpiguys Workshop I've got that T-shirt! Worked at a hobby shop for 4 years, and yeah, you kinda want to take it all home with you.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Dan! Yes, from what I heard when they acquired Lindberg they kept the US factory open which is great. Wouldn't it be fun to work in a model kit factory? I'd blow most of my check on kits at work.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Charlie!

Keegan Kostelnik - 6 years ago

Can you build more ships preferably pirate ships if you don't mind i love those, but keep it up!

Joshua J. Herrmann - 5 years ago

@hpiguys Workshop the chaos of youtube reviews

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

I've built a few watercraft in the past month. What happens is, I build a few cars, people get mad and say they want ships. I build some ships or boats, people get mad and say they want cars. I build some military stuff and people say they don't like military stuff.
I can't seem to win, so I just build what I want to build and if people like it, that's cool.
If any new pirate ships come out, you can bet I'll buy it and give it a review.
Thanks for watching as always. :)

Disco Dave's Styrene Mayhem - 6 years ago

Well done. It will make a nice addition to the display shelf.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thanks Dave :)

classicplastic101 - 6 years ago

Right cool kit, I almost bought this kit a couple times but wasn't sure of the quality. What a great little tugboat.

James Sale - 6 years ago

with your imagination you could make this that kit that my friend, Mr Guys mentions that's all beat up from hard work or wrecked on a shore, etc.

hpiguys Workshop - 6 years ago

Thank you

Transition Modeller - 6 years ago

Nice kit

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