Top Hat (One Bigg Scratch Built TUGS Model)

[@DaimosZ]

"Do I have to make a living with this motley crew?" I have to say this is a very fine custom Top Hat. I'm rather surprised there aren't many more custom TUGS models people make. Glad to see our Railway Tug friend be your first custom model.

[@OliverWalkerModRail]

Yes yes you do top hat

[@mariecelsanchez4897]

Ooh I say hello!

[@dalekinthewater4708]

Captain Starr- we've just about had enough of Top Hat's Insults!

[@fishpop]

It'd be nice if TUGS came back, maybe even starting as a T&F crossover. I've often imagined Thomas being at the docks and then hearing a particular horn blaring. Thomas looks in the direction of the sound to see Ten Cents sat aside the dock after bringing in a ship.

[@RedNosedLugia]

That was actually going to happen in Magic Railroad, but Britt was heavily against the idea so it was sadly scrapped.

[@TonsOfTrackmasters]

Anyone remember big Mickey coming back? If the show didn't end in 2017 we could have gotten the rest of the tugs....

[@OliverWalkerModRail]

@@TonsOfTrackmasters hi tons 🙂

[@nowa23]

Well you don't say I think I'm going to try to remake that scene for you if you wish fishpop

[@fishpop]

@@nowa23 Sure, i bet loads of Thomas/TUGS fans would appreciate it.

[@TankEngine97]

Ooh I say hello. That is a beautiful model. :)

[@parkerproductions4546]

That is an awesome Top Hat model Max! I'm actually astonished how nice it looks, particularly as the face casts fit flush with the wheelhouse! Have fun at Bournemouth tomorrow. Hope it goes well :)

[@daniel14duck33]

I love the Top Hat custom Max!!! Great Job. I just wish we knew where the original model of him is

[@D-RoseHardaway1]

I think I know,since top hat was such a loved character somebody maybe bought him before the star tugs trust?that was pretty obvious sorry :/

[@daniel14duck33]

The Z-stack Switcher it alright you’re probably right. Still would be nice to see it tho

[@CurdsFromDaCulvers420]

Plot twist he restored it and kept it

[@User_Anon565]

Saying hello from 2024, nice sculpture!! It's pretty as heck, nice job, mate!

[@Boojackp]

The man, the myth, the legend, TOP HAT!

[@jamiebullock2023]

WOW! You are totally a master of creativity, with design and painting models like this amazing guy. If TUGS was to ever come back, I might go OMG! who knows? This is an absolutely outstanding project Max.

[@HarveyRivers]

That looks amazing, well done, keep it up

[@ArtBoy54Productions]

When I looked at the video for a second I thought the real Top Hat had been found! Sadly not, but I guess that shows how accurate this is!

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

Great job making that custom Top Hat model! It looks really well done!

[@tomytrains8680]

The tug boat for it's size is the powerful craft to float and hoping Mitton will be proud of the on going fan base. The legacy goes on.

[@wolfzillaproductions4563]

Do I need to make a living with this motley crew?! -Top Hat [Munitions] Even though we have absolutely no clue where the original Top Hat model is, this one is just as good ^^

[@dalekinthewater4708]

Now this got me into Scratch-Build Modelling- I'm doing one of the Coast Guard

[@themodifiedtankengine316]

Top hat looks awesome Bestest custom have ever seen🤩👍🏼

[@edermarroquin807]

You do know star tugs trust is gonna need that

[@GWRAsh5764]

Well now the Star tugs trust finally have a Top Hat model

[@flimp8020]

I tried making this out of popsicle sticks, it didn’t look as great as yours but it worked enough for me and could really use some upgrades. I made 1 model to display in my room and one to put in water. It sank in 10 minutes but lost a few parts because I used tape and it got weak when wet. My new design will involve Glue and Tape will most likely be used to reinforce the model. But I will use some tips from this video.

[@TCTUGS]

Still wish I'd have been able to make a face for this model but the list of personal model projects is ever growing, plus work.

[@Ffarquhar]

He looks cool man! This has blown my impressions for sure!

[@severnvalleysteamer]

Hi Max, please could you tell me what the music is at 2:16 please? Thank you!

[@LocoBoy95]

“I couldn’t have put it better myself”.

[@thomasandharry5199]

Rumors floating around say that top hat has been found..... I will belive it when I see it.

[@Steamenginesunited3456]

Ah, I see what you did there in the description. Good one.

[@awp2902]

Really good job 10/10, his real model is out there somewhere. Great job. Still make me wonder how did his model just dispeared like that after the show ended.

[@nashpeleuses]

Welp, this will work until we find the actual model of Top Hat.

[@SodorTrain1225]

The face masks actually fit! Awesome! "...it never fails to amaze me; every day I see something new!" Say, what is your opinion on a TUGS reboot or a second season?

[@PercyTheSmallEngineStudios]

Yes

[@ThomasTenCents34526]

That's a great model you made Max. I'd like to make one like that, and I hope that the company will find the original model someday. I've decided to look for the model in my part of the country, or I can look over at Shepperton Studios where the series was original filmed and I've asked my Uncle to look for it in his part of the county because he's looking for stuff as well.

[@jamessmithandgarrettsmith3623]

If you are to improve Top Hat’s model I would give his wheelhouse the ability to move up and down like in the original show.

[@Peter_Sam04]

Magnificent work!

[@mariecelsanchez4897]

Hey star tugs! I like your show miss you David mitton

[@sudrianrailwaystudios676]

Beautiful Work and Amazing Video

[@rivermazzone3570]

I see Duncan gets spooked at the intro

[@kidswonderstories4144]

Wait u own the top hat the real life top hat really pls tell me I wanted to see him,pls I’m a huge fan

[@KameronCousin]

It looks awesome Max! :D 👍

[@TheMidlandTerrier]

That model is the coolest

[@Electroneditor2006]

Awesome work here Max!

[@FlyingScotFilms]

Top Hat is easily the best Tugs character

[@argho5329]

I thought we had found Ten Cents' model! Great custom!

[@Thomas__Blue]

That looks stunning! Shame you don't plan to finish it!

[@SlateTruck]

I hope he’s safe and well in David Mitton’s house, living it up with Grampus.

[@OliverKH1]

This looks like an exact replica!

[@merlinandmurdoch7837]

I got excited for a second

[@WindowsXPMapping1]

Looks Very Impressive

[@Oh_well339]

He lives.

[@ChowderTDMOFCAL]

That’s some Fine work, max!

[@Stuingtion]

How did you get a tiny monocal?

[@lt.bagelbites6969]

Whats that last song/tune/theme before the outro?

[@quintenanderson7344]

Omg it is awesome!

[@mariocar0727]

“SUNSHINE!? Only good for day work is he?” Ten Cents: “he might brighten you up a bit Top Hat” Top hat: “I RESENT THAT!”

[@SodorTrain1225]

Did you donate your Top Hat to the Trust?

[@karismakarisma3863]

Oooh, I say hello!

[@KatelynNightlight]

The thumbnail tho XDXD

[@iamjayman1]

3:00 music plz?

[@thomasfune3383]

Awesome

[@Lemmy-prod]

Suggestion I think I should make : edit the face to be round like the actual model

[@thomasdaywalt7735]

We're they get the music

[@daviobryker]

You know mike's just released a new version mate. Looks cool the model

[@tretugboats]

February 2020… If only we prepared for March

[@vicblox25]

Finally another one

[@EthanAndFriendsStudiosOfficial]

Gorgeous!

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

I wonder what ever did come of the original model.

[@wondermenel2811]

OH I SAY HELLO!

[@MrGreatWestern57]

2:15 What is this music called?

[@SolmonGTrauth]

Kinda dope ngl

[@railfan475productions3]

nice model

[@FlyingScotFilms]

Next you should make Mr Star

[@Element-84]

1:18 oh I say hello! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TARDIS9]

Ooh, I say, hello!

[@ImageneMC]

Oh I say hello!!!!!!!

[@robertjr7789]

It's alive it's a alive IT'S ALIVE

[@ZstackZip]

is TH still missing?

[@quintenanderson7344]

"Oh I say hello!"

[@banoffeepieva4861]

Woah! AMAZING

[@marioandsonicplush6456]

Nice.

[@FreighttrainDaniel1225]

Could you 3d print him?

[@ktsp2538]

That is big

[@user-sd7qo7qe4v]

My favorite tugs characters are Zip and Sunshine. What are yours?

[@Emilystar1095]

Do more pls

[@TheNewStoryteller]

Nice model but Top Hat's Original faces from the TV show are the wrong scale.

[@Enzo-n4p7i]

Top Hat The Railway Tug

[@trainguy2007]

0:20 it looks like the real thing

[@Stepney_Studios]

I’m watching this with a top hat lol

[@Stepney_Studios]

Just released ten cents were next to me XD

[@Pinkiepie-2022]

0:49 Wow a cool

[@isayeeealottoannoypeople1063]

My man used Wilkos paint lol

[@Thunder0010]

wow

[@TrainMania19]

*must consume top hate*

[@Juvenizah]

Delicious

[@Molten_Mike]

I said hello

[@centralpacificrailroadfan5679]

Do more tugs videos

[@therevchannel.notforkids.3408]

Sweet ?😁😁😁😁😊😊😊😍😍😍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@NSB463]

#OohISayHello

[@SuperMarioJavierBros]

How does Thomas has CGI but TUGS doesnt

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

You said center

[@christinemurphy307]

Can you do warrior?

[@henrytheriverengine8234]

Should've stayed as Zip.....

[@gabrielstrainsproductions6541]

You should make a Boomer Model

[@horatioyen256]

hm

[@calebc.2290]

There’s no way you made this, Are u sure u didn’t just get hypnotized by some crazy man, and he ordered you to steal the original. 😉

[@Gamerguy826]

In the thumbnail he looks like he's silently judging you. ...and you are not up to his lofty standards.

[@Terrier55Stepney]

None of us are. So judgy.

[@Gamerguy826]

@@Terrier55Stepney Oh, you know how cynical Top Hat can be. Wonderful work, by the way. Looks fantastic. Are you going to add a motor or propeller at some point?