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Log Bronc

Hello,

Don Gage here. For those of you who don’t know me, I am an industrial modeler who appreciates geared steam lokes and critters. I also enjoy modeling vintage vehicles and industrial equipment from the 1900’s to 1940. I am one of the builders of the Door Hollow Shortline, which can be found on Youtube. My latest project is based on an old photo from a lumber magazine. The Log Bronc, boom boat, Dozer boats are a small, 12-20’ in length, tug used to push logs around in waterways. They are amazing to watch in that they rarely stay upright for long. I wanted to build one of these to add interest to the wharf on Door Hollow where the RC steam crane loads the barge and trucks.

OK,

Would someone please direct me to a how-to on inserting images in my post?

Any help would be appreciated,

Don

https://www.largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/20241/picture-posting-help-for-rick-marty

Photo inserting

  1. Start by uploading your photos to a server. You have storage space in the Freight Shed on this web site.
  2. After they are uploaded, click on the file you want to open.
  3. Once it is opened, RIGHT click on the picture and select copy image location. DO NOT use the url in the address bar of your browser.
  4. Next click on the insert photo button in your post and paste the image location in the source line.
  5. Look at the dimensions. You will see them if you click on the first box (height). Make it 800 then click on the second box and it will automatically be correctly scaled.
  6. Then hit OK and your photo will be in your post.

https://largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/28831/photo-and-video-inserting

Welcome Don !

Nice build on a unique piece. And welcome aboard Don

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Very cool!! welcome aboard

Welcome Don,

That’s a very nice tug.

Thank you all for the welcome!

I will try to follow the guide to post photos, thank you Joe Zulio!

More to follow,

Don

Bronc Jaws

Bronc Jaws- steel plate teeth used to spur into a floating log.

Fuel Tank details- straps, fill cap, dip stick. Most of these little tugs were powered by 2 cycle diesels- Gray Marine or Detroit Diesel, which develop horsepower and torque super fast. They also go through a lot of fuel. You tube has videos that show these little monsters spinning around and slamming into logs. The unique thing about these is how much boat is below the water line. The extra depth makes them extremely capable of moving things many time there own mass. This one was ultimately converted to run on an outboard motor, and resides in a museum in Coos Bay, Oregon. More details, paint and weathering to follow.

Don

Hi Don, Just catching up to your post here (been gone all week).

Great model, I have not seen the one at Coos Bay, need to check that out. Does it have the

outboard center mounted for 180 degree service?

Glad your here, welcome!!

Hello R.W.,

Yes Sir, center turret mount for the outboard with a fuel tank and large steering wheel. Google has some images of the bronc in The water with the outboard. There are other images of it on display too.

Don

A Youtube search of “Log Bronc” gives pretty interesting videos. Looks like fun!!!

Especially intrigued by the statement and video of bringing one up after sinking. Had USCG rescue boats, mostly Boston Whalers, that would sometimes fill, but not sink. Always adds to the challenge when the rescuers had to also be rescued. Those “Log Broncs” look pretty responsive, but just maybe not the response you wanted. Tugs and tow/push boats can do that also. (http://largescalecentral.com/externals/tinymce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif)

Cool stuff.
Google found this page from a drive system manufacturer, page has an internal layout diagram, http://www.olympicdrives.com/Olympic%20Z-Drives%20about%20us.html

Weathered bronc waiting for details.

Top view. Painted flat black and dry brush weathered using acrylics: Tarnished black, earth, dirt, rust, and Zinc Chromate Primer.

Front

The jaw teeth could use some highlighting, perhaps some dark grey and silver. More to follow, Don.

The Log Bronc is a new addition to the Wharf and should be able to be placed on the side or stern of the barge, on the right of the photo. Still contemplating some prop wash for effect.

Thank for looking,

Don