{"product_id":"the-seguin-1884-steam-tugboat","title":"The Seguin 1884 Steam Tugboat","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Legendary Working Tug with an 83-Year Career\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSome ships make history through battle. Others earn their place through decades of honest work.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLaunched in Bath, Maine in 1884, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espent an astonishing 83 years in active service, making her one of the longest-serving wooden steam tugboats in American maritime history. For generations, she towed massive sailing vessels, assisted larger ships, and worked the busy coastal waters of New England.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOriginally developed by Midwest Products and now proudly manufactured by Model Expo, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremains one of the most respected large-scale wooden boat kits ever produced. Measuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e39 inches long\u003c\/b\u003e, this substantial model offers the perfect combination of traditional craftsmanship, historical authenticity, and operational flexibility. Build her as a museum-quality display model, a fully functioning radio-controlled tugboat, or even a live-steam powered vessel.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Builders Love The Seguin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLarge and Impressive:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt 39 inches in length, the completed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecommands attention wherever she is displayed. The generous size allows for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eexceptional scale detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile creating a model that becomes the definitive centerpiece of any collection.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraditional Wooden Ship Modeling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures authentic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eplank-on-frame construction\u003c\/b\u003e, giving builders the rewarding experience of creating a true wooden hull rather than simply assembling pre-shaped plastic parts.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrecision Laser-Cut Components:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpgraded laser-cut basswood and walnut parts provide excellent accuracy and fit, significantly reducing prep time while preserving the raw wood craftsmanship that experienced builders appreciate.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReady for RC Conversion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike many display-oriented ship kits, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas designed with ample interior space. The large hull\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eeasily accommodates radio-control equipment\u003c\/b\u003e, batteries, motors, servos, and drive systems.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLive Steam Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor enthusiasts who enjoy the ultimate scale boating experience, the spacious hull can comfortably house miniature marine steam plants, making the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ean outstanding candidate for live-steam operation.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Maritime Character:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom her distinctive pilothouse to her classic tugboat profile, every aspect of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaptures the rugged appearance of a hardworking, late-19th-century steam tug.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMidwest Products \/ Model Expo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKit Number:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e957\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1:32 (3\/8\" = 1')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlank-on-Frame\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e39\" (990 mm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBeam (Width):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7¾\" (195 mm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e23\" (584 mm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisplay Model:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRC Conversion Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrecision laser-cut basswood parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLaser-cut walnut components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePremium strip wood for hull and deck planking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBrass pieces; Includes Railings, Whistle, Smokestack, Chains, Rail Stanchions, Cotter Pins and Cabin Protective Sheeting.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eComplete Fitting Set includes Hawse Pipe Lips, Chocks, Running Lights, Blocks, Cotton. Resin Propeller and Wire Cordage.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWood Lifeboat, Smokestack \u0026amp; Masts. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDetailed plans and rigging drawings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStep-by-step illustrated instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e⚠\u003c\/span\u003e️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a serious wooden ship modeling project designed for builders who enjoy traditional construction techniques. Experience with hull planking, fairing frames, and general wooden model building is recommended. The reward is a substantial, highly detailed model that many builders consider one of the finest tugboat kits ever offered.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRC \u0026amp; Steam Builder Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMany builders choose the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003especifically because of her superb suitability for operation on the water.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you plan to install radio-control equipment or a live-steam power plant, it is highly recommended that you\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edetermine component placement, shaft alignment, ballast requirements, and access points BEFORE permanently installing the deck.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: Running hardware, motors, radio systems, batteries, propeller shafts, and steam equipment are not included and are available to be purchased separately.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Model You'll Be Proud to Display\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether displayed in your home, operated at the pond, or powered by a miniature steam engine, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeguin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers the kind of rewarding building experience that made Midwest kits famous among generations of modelers. Large, authentic, and beautifully detailed, this classic steam tug remains one of the finest wooden boat kits available today.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"MODEL EXPO EUROPE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62978649358666,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/4381\/1914\/files\/MID957.webp?v=1791535540","url":"https:\/\/modelexpo-europe.eu\/cs\/products\/the-seguin-1884-steam-tugboat","provider":"MODEL EXPO EUROPE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}