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

[@robmccarl4851]

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.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@mikebreazeale2563]

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...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mike, much appreciated.

[@JonnyHolms]

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

[@hpiguy]

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.

[@Donleecartoons]

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!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Don!

[@tadream4561]

I think the painting took the most time. I have the diesel tug from Lindberg. I got some good pointers from your video. Not a lot of parts though. Your instructions are more detailed than mine. I only have some drawings of the Tug. As a beginner I found your video extremely helpful! I'm not as good as you but in time I will learn. Thanks again!⚓

[@robverheij561]

Great explanation but I did not understand a number of statements. I was able to buy the North Atlantic Trawler from Lindberg, but the glue does not work well, I have understood correctly that you clean the parts before gluing, may I ask what you are cleaning with and which glue do you use. Thank you for your comment and explanation. With regards from Rober

[@hpiguy]

I use Bondene. Any liquid glue for models works fine. I wash the parts in Simple Green. Thanks!

[@robverheij561]

@@hpiguy, Thank you for your response. I have used Tamya extra thin but it did not stick. Also not with CA glue, maybe clean first? I live in the Netherlands and was happy to be able to buy a Lindberg model from America, only I did not know that building, due to the plastic used by Lindberg, would cause some problems. Maybe if I would know some glue brands I can start looking for them. Thanks for your response and regards from Rober

[@bobastu]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@WH32R]

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

[@frankiedaymodels8529]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Frankie!

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

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!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@erikhertzer8434]

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...

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Erik!

[@dakotadriggers8838]

could you take a look at the Lindberg remote control diesel tug kit?

[@jamiesale9460]

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.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks James!

[@stephenthein6348]

Great build just got mine for Christmas can't wait to build it

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy it!

[@100PercentAllAmericanMan]

My wife found this at Hobby Lobby for $6.24 clearance. I am amazed at what a nice model this is! It will be a favorite for sure. Have to finish my 1/700 Bismarck first.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy it!

[@jetcom1121]

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.

[@hpiguy]

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

[@bigeddie1231]

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

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy man!

[@chancerNW]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@shadowmoses8204]

Thanks for sharing your build! I'm currently working on this model. I haven't done a model since my childhood. Do you have any tips for gluing the hull together and eliminating any seams? I have a decent sized seam where the hull connects at the rudder. I thought about using some binder clips to squeeze the two sides of the hull tightly together and then using some modeling cement. How does that sound? Also, should I consider filing down the seam that's open near the rudder to try and close it better? Sorry, I'm really new to this and I can't seem to find too much material covering basic techniques for beginner issues to contend with. Thanks so much!

[@hpiguy]

I don't stress seams like that so I'm not a good point of reference to ask for a 'perfection in scale' type build. Thanks!

[@shadowmoses8204]

@@hpiguy Okay, got it 👍 Thanks for replying and thanks for putting out great videos!

[@WH32R]

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.

[@WH32R]

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.

[@hpiguy]

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

[@WH32R]

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

[@hpiguy]

It was, good eye!

[@joekeim2361]

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

[@hpiguy]

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

[@jamiesale9460]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks James!

[@JackieBea]

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!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Jackie!

[@johnkelley9877]

Great review and the tug looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing this

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@walter770]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@kaydenscudder8405]

Could I do an rc conversion on this?

[@EthanAndFriendsStudiosOfficial]

I wonder if there’s a way I can add a little motor or servo in this. As I’m making a series using realistic models and servos for the characters to move and move around their eyes 👀

[@hpiguy]

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

[@xrlent12]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Chris!

[@lindataylor4230]

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

[@hpiguy]

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

[@lindataylor4230]

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

[@hevendor958]

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

[@IHateYoutubeHandles615]

@@lindataylor4230 "sinkers" are lead fishing weights, purchased from sporting goods stores. They come in all sizes and shapes. Just buy some small ones and glue them to the inside bottom of the hull with super glue, epoxy, or maybe even hot glue (but don't melt the the plastic!)

[@charlie418791]

Like what you did with the leftover decals.👍Most people woulda tossed them.Nice work,as usual.✌

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charlie!

[@MHFROX]

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)

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the nice words and info!

[@bleachboxmedia2510]

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.

[@shanes3060]

Love it! Thanks for the build!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Shane!

[@jcjc5958]

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

[@hpiguy]

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

[@nauticalshipsandothernerdy3036]

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:)

[@hpiguy]

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.

[@nauticalshipsandothernerdy3036]

hpiguys Workshop thank you

[@supercharger1958]

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..

[@jeffdoucette3243]

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.

[@hpiguy]

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

[@disco853]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Dave :)

[@ColonelRebScaleModels]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@cjreed874]

do you use your paint with an airbrush

[@hpiguy]

Sometimes, but this entire model was hand painted.

[@RJDCR]

kool , sweet kit...could you build one as motorized ? That would be a kool build either way Robert

[@hpiguy]

Yes you can add a motor to this kit.

[@RJDCR]

@@hpiguy neat , I was lookin' at the others from Lindberg aswell...some kool stuff , thanx again Chris Robert

[@walter770]

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?

[@hpiguy]

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.

[@anthonywinebarger]

Hey man, I'm currently working on this model, and I have found some pieces that aren't listed in the manual (Parts 15, 16, 17, etc). If you know about this, please let me know!

[@hpiguy]

See the video, it used to be a motorized kit.

[@johnwilliams7102]

Ship shape build - anchors aweigh !

[@chrisdavis3584]

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.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, and good info to know!

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Great kit and build!! Thanks Chris

[@hpiguy]

Thanks as always!

[@michaelhedrick531]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mike!

[@bleachboxmedia2510]

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

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@paulosergiooliveira3258]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Paulo!

[@MHFROX]

(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)

[@Ietk6808]

Just got this kit for $6 on clearance at Hobby Lobby. I'm going a different route with my build. I'm converting it to a lighted rc model.

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@dansmodelworx]

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

[@hpiguy]

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.

[@dansmodelworx]

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.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

That came out sweet.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man, ships are always fun.

[@kennethlee494]

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.

[@hpiguy]

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.

[@cjdavis2684]

You did a nice job with this Tug. Only two goof's you did. one was the funnel is on Backwards. the whistle faces towards the back of the Pilot house. and the funnel should have the coast guard seal on port and starboard. The mistake the Lindberg company did was make that winch. No Tug ever had a winch like that. it's a Fishing trawler winch. the Tug it's self is based on an old California harbor tug design.

[@MrJuvefrank]

I love what you did to that boat.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, and thanks for watching the video and leaving a nice comment! Much appreciated!

[@charliebowman785]

beautiful model.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@georgetompkins5438]

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

[@hpiguy]

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

[@jonnantau9354]

Great job!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jon!

[@thefalloutshelter7799]

Nice kit

[@nikolakostelnik4892]

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

[@hpiguy]

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. :)

[@WH32R]

@@hpiguy the chaos of youtube reviews

[@mikewagner9553]

Awesome job .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mike!

[@charlespalavros5908]

Nice Build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@tomsscalegarage1972]

Cool kit.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Tom!

[@toml.8210]

YOu didn't mention how he r/c gear went in, since you said the model was designed to be mootorized.

[@hpiguy]

50 years ago ago it had a motor kit included that would drive it in a circle. Now it doesn't. Just like I mention in the video. Just because it used to come with a motor 50 years ago doesn't mean I have to show you how to make it full RC, which it never was sold as..... LOL

[@supercharger1958]

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

[@hpiguy]

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

[@larrybrown1824]

Nice job.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Larry!

[@hevendor958]

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

[@hpiguy]

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

[@hevendor958]

Yup

[@billy3424]

This is the same model as the fire boat, and regular tug boat that lindberg made. Just different decals and instruvtions,

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@nauticalshipsandothernerdy3036]

Nice

[@oldetimeshipfan]

nice job

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@charliebowman785]

I want one!

[@hpiguy]

You should get one!

[@Menudofan1985]

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

[@hpiguy]

Enjoy!

[@kensscalemodels3263]

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

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ken, replied.

[@Plymouthfuryboy2021]

Im too jealous

[@joephelan5427]

Great job ! Thanks for sharing.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!