Two more items have been added to the lineup of RC steam kits from Japan’s Saito Manufacturing, the Neptune Tug Boat and the Samson II Deep Salvage Tug. These are big models, with the Neptune each measuring nealy 4′ long and the Samson II measure close to 5′ long.

Both model kits are 1/40-scale and feature fiberglass hull, wooden structural parts, brass, plastic and cast metal fittings. Boiler/Burner combinations and engines are sold separately.

The tug boat Neptune in operation.

The Deep Salvage Tug Sampson II kit.

Saito’s powerful T2GR Engine is recommended for powering the Samson II.

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