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PS28 Tugs King Tut and Samson
GB, Thames tugs, 1915
King Tut and Samson were built during WWI to help move cargo round London docks and up and down the Thames. After WWI they were sold into private hands. The 1:250 scale model contains two tug models, the 1:160 scale model contains just one.

Thames lighters were unpowered barges used to carry cargo around the port of London and up and down the river Thames. Around 80' (25m) long, they could carry up to 300 tons of cargo. The 1:250 scale model contains two lighter models, the 1:160 scale model contains just one.

Technical Details
Length Beam Displacement Crew Speed
 18.75m  4.4m  100 tons  3 or 4  8 knots

Model Details
Scale Length/Width Pieces Sheets Difficulty (1-5)
1:250 7.5cm/1.75cm 50 2 x A4 4 [?Help]

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