The kit includes:
High strength fiberglass hull. This hull has the same dimensions as the original Dumas version, but the similarities end there. This magnificent hull is made with two layers of hand-laid-up (not choper gun applied) fiberglass. This construction method creates an extremely heavy duty hull that can easily support the 65lb ballasted weight of the model. Kort nozzles can be easily and securely screwed to the hull because of the seriously thick fiberglass. The hull also features built-in anchor wells, and indentations for bow thruster installation.

Hull specs:
Length: 46" Beam: 13" Scale: ~1:30

The complete superstructure is also included in the kit.
Superstructure advantages and features:
-aircraft quality laser cut one-piece plywood decks
-laser cut acrylic overlayment deck pieces with a laser etched steel plate effect
-laser cut stanchion and bollard pin holes
-heavy duty preformed main superstructure unit
-laser cut pilot house with overhead viewing windows
-pre formed antenna mast base
-laser cut crane house
-cast polymer doors, fire hose in boxes, deck hatch
-self adhesive die cut decals including safety signs and striped yellow/black safety tape
-re-engineered aft deck with no potentially leaky access plate
-detailed instruction manual with photos

Superstructure Kit Includes:
-Plywood Deck
-Deck Beams and Bulkheads
-Plastic Overlayment
-Vacuum Formed Deck House
-Vacuum Formed Mast Base
-Laser Cut Wooden Pilot House
-Plastic Window Strip
-Cast Polymer; 3X Left Door, 2X Right Door, 2X Fire Hose in Box, 1X Deck Hatch
-Decal Pack with Flag
-Instruction Manual


Mr. Darby Superstructure Photos (click to enlarge)

Invader was the first in a series of 25 high-horsepower tugs built for Crowley Maritime during the 1970s, and these boats are still the mainstay of the Crowley sea-going fleet today. Powered by the largest GM diesels ever built for ocean service, these 9,000 horsepower brutes are famous for their high towing speeds and bollard pull.
The 136-foot Invader class boats are, pound for pound, some of the most awesome boats working and are used for everything from ultra-large ocean tows, to tanker escorts, to harbor ship assists.

The Harbor Models semi-kit includes a 1-piece fiberglass hull with bulwarks and caprail molded on, fiberglass superstructure including deckhouse, smokestack with plenum and pilothouse, plywood deck, as well as a cast polymer fitting set which includes doors, life rings, portholes, hatches and more. Also comes with a top and side view of full-size plans.

Scale: 1/32
Length: 51"
Beam: 14"

Optional Items:


Invader Photos: (click to enlarge)

History
The Pono is a modern 80' harbor tug operated by Sause Bros. Towing of Coos Bay, Oregon. Pono is powerful, highly maneuverable and suited for a variety of ship assist, barge and ocean work. She is powered by 2 Caterpillar 3512 Diesels generating a total of 2,400 horsepower and is equipped with twin 6.7' dia. props inside kort nozzles. A special feature is the installation of 4 rudders behind the nozzles.

The Kit
The Harbor Models semi-kit includes:
-1-piece fiberglass hull with bulwarks and caprail molded on
-plywood deck and support beams
-fiberglass superstructure
-pilothouse
-pilothouse roof and two smokestacks
-full-size plans
-photoset
-Cast Polymer fittings set that includes doors, life rings with brackets, fire hose rack, hatches and more.

Specifications:
Scale: 1/24
Length: 40"
Beam: 14"

Optional Items:


Pono Photos:

History
Built in 1967, at which time she was the most powerful tug in the port of Los Angeles, by Martinolich Shipbuilding of Tacoma, Washington (hull #378) as the San Pedro for the Wilmington Transportation Company of Los Angeles, California.

In 1994, the tug was reconfigured. Originally constructed as a single screw tug. She was outfitted with a forward mounted "z drive" unit to augment her existing single screw configuration as well as a kort nozzle, and three rudders.

The retrofitted tug was dubbed a CombiTug. And, she was renamed as the Pacific Combi.

In 1998, the Wilmington Transportation Company was acquired by the Foss Maritime Company of Seattle, Washington. Where the tug retained her name.

In 1999, the tug was acquired by the American Navigation Company of San Francisco, California. Where she retained her name.

In 2005, the American Navigation Company was acquired by the Foss Maritime Company of Seattle, Washington. The company became AmNAV Maritime Services of Oakland, California. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2012, AmNAV Maritime Services was reabsorbed back into Foss Marine Holdings of Seattle, Washington. Where the tug retained her name.

Powered by a single EMD 12-645 diesel engine. With a forward mounted "z drive" unit. She is rated 3,600 horsepower.

Ship Builder: MARTINOLICH SHIPBLDG CORP
Year Built: 1967
Length: 85.9
Hailing Port: SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
Hull Depth: 10.6
Hull Breadth: 26
Gross Tonnage: 164
Net Tonnage: 67


The Model
The Harbor Models semi-kit includes:
-1-piece high-strength fiberglass hull with bulwarks molded on in black
-plywood deck with three support beams
-4 piece fiberglass superstructure including accomodations, pilot house, smoke stack and fidley (smokestack platform)
-full-size plans
-photo set (available for download and print below)
-Cast Polymer Fitting Set which includes:
  -2 Watertight Doors with Portholes (QMTH5,6)
  -5 Split Dutch Doors (2x QMTH1, 1x QMTH2,3,4,)
  -14 Portholes (QMTH8)
  -7 Hatches (2x QMTH9,10,12 1x QMTH11

Specifications:
Scale: 1:32
Length: 35"
Beam: 10"

The kit comes with all you see here: (click to enlarge)


San Pedro Photos: (click to enlarge)

History
Built in 1981, by Dakota Creek Industries of Anacortes, Washington (hull #11) as the Philip W. for the Wilmington Transportation Company of Los Angeles, California.

In 1998, the Wilmington Transportation Company was acquired by the Foss Maritime Company of Seattle, Washington. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2005, the tug was transferred to AmNAV Maritime Services of Oakland, California. A subsidiary of the Foss Maritime Company of Seattle, Washington. Where she was renamed as the Patriot.

In 2012, AmNAV Maritime Services was reabsorbed back into Foss Marine Holdings of Seattle, Washington. Where the tug retained her name.

Powered by two EMD 12-645-E6 diesel engines. For a rated 4,800 horsepower. (Birk Thomas)

Ship Builder: DAKOTA CREEK INDUSTRIES INC
Year Built: 1981
Length: 87.9
Hailing Port: LOS ANGELES, CA.
Hull Depth: 14.9
Hull Breadth: 34.5
Gross Tonnage: 198
Net Tonnage: 135

The Model
The hull and superstructure are fiberglass. The deckhouse is scribed with all door, porthole and other openings. The pilot house has the window frames molded in.

Kit Includes:
-hull
-deck house
-deck house roof
-pilot house
-pilot house roof
-fiddley
-exhaust stack
-full-size plans
-construction booklet and photo set (available via email)
-polymer fittings set, as described below

Polymer Fittings: (included in kit)
The polymer fitting set includes:
-pilot house doors (right and left)
-two different water-tight doors (right and left)
-three different louvered vents
-access hatches for the deck
-raised hatches
-fire hoses
-portholes
-life rings

Specifications:
Length: 36"
Beam: 13"
Scale: 1:32
Displacement: 35lbs

Philip W Photos: (click to enlarge)