Ayton Cross tug build

A extended account of my build of a
Mobile Marine Models AYTON CROSS tug

The Ayton Cross and her sistership, Ormesby Cross.

Completed by Astilleros Zamacona, Spain in 1999, these Wijsmuller 34m ASD (Azimuthing Stern Drive) boats are powered by 2 x 2000hp engines, delivering a Bollard-Pull in excess of 55 tons.

Keeping with the tradition of Tees Towing (now Svitzer / Wijsmuller) these boats, retaining the word (name) Cross, after the Crossthwaite family, who owned and operated Tees Towing for many years, like their predecessors, were named after villages situated around the Tees area.

Originally 'stationed' on the Tees, both boats worked the River until 2005 when the Ayton was relocated to the Mersey, from where 'she' has travelled / operated in various parts of the globe.

Working in the modeller's favour, the Ayton and the Ormesby, like the rest of the fleet, have gone through several livery changes, thus allowing 'free-license' of colour scheme for this large, extra volume boat, making the model the ideal choice for those 'Tuggers' who require a Big Powerful boat, for this model is without a doubt, quite awesome!!

Ayton Cross: Pusher/Tug. Length 33.0m, Beam 12m, Speed 13.2 knots, Deadweight 219 tonnes, Gross Tonnage 433 tonnes, BHP 4000, Bollard Pull 60 tonne, IMO: 9206956.

Ayton Cross model tug details

• Scale 1:32
• Length Overall ... 1060mm (42")
• Beam ... 360mm (14.17")
• Model Kit from Mobile Marine Models
• Bow Thruster ... Raboesch 108-30 with twin propelling screws and Power 400, 7.2v motor
• Drive ... Twin 70mm Steerable Power Kort Nozzles
• Propellers ... Prop Shop 5 Bladed Bronze 2.6" Dia, 2.5" Pitch Props
• Motors ... Twin Mobile Marine T12 12v Motors, 12 Pole - Hi Torque - Lo Rev

 

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