Step 1 of 8
Add: 1 × black 4 × 8 plate
Lay the black 4 × 8 plate lengthways, with a short end towards you. This near end will be the bow.
See the model
Tiny tugboat
A red bow, blue wheelhouse windows and a tall brown funnel make a small boat with plenty of character. Guide it around a paper harbour and give it a busy job.
Before you build
Find the right shape
Match the shape, size and colour to the parts pictures. A stud is a round bump on top. Count rows and columns from one edge.
Follow the pictures
New pieces keep their full colour. Earlier pieces are lighter. Keep the front of the model facing you unless a step says to turn it.
Build and play together
Gather all the pieces first, then take each step at your own pace. Help your child press pieces together and lift removable parts gently.
The boat is for dry tabletop play. It is not designed to float.
The funnel, roof and cabin are fixed. There is no towing coupling.
Gather pieces
Everything you need
Colours show the pictured version. Cream represents Tan and brown represents Reddish Brown. Match shapes and quantities first; other colour choices have not been checked for this edition.
Shape-only checklist
- 1 × 4 × 8 plate
- 2 × 2 × 3 curved brick
- 5 × 2 × 4 brick
- 1 × 2 × 2 round tower brick
- 1 × 2 × 2 brick
- 1 × 4 × 4 plate
- 1 × 4 × 6 plate
Total: 12 pieces
Build
One step at a time
New pieces are in colour. Earlier pieces are lighter.
Step 2 of 8
Add: 1 × red 2 × 4 brick
Put a red 2 × 4 brick across the far two rows of the plate for the stern.
Step 3 of 8
Add: 2 × red 2 × 4 brick
Put two red 2 × 4 bricks side by side on the middle four rows. Their long edges run from back to front.
Step 4 of 8
Add: 2 × red 2 × 3 curved brick
Add two red curved bricks side by side at the near end. Point their rounded ends forwards, overhanging the black base by one row.
Step 5 of 8
Add: 1 × cream 4 × 6 plate
Cover the rear six rows with the cream 4 × 6 plate. Leave the rounded red bow visible.
Step 6 of 8
Add: 1 × cream 2 × 4 brick; 1 × blue 2 × 4 brick
Put a cream 2 × 4 brick across the deck, one row in from the back. Put a blue 2 × 4 brick directly in front of it for the wheelhouse windows.
Step 7 of 8
Add: 1 × cream 4 × 4 plate
Cover the wheelhouse with the cream 4 × 4 plate. Line up all four edges.
Step 8 of 8
Add: 1 × brown 2 × 2 round tower brick; 1 × red 2 × 2 brick
Stand the brown round tower on the back half of the roof, centred across it. Add the red square brick on top as the funnel cap.
Ready to play
Make a little story
- Draw a blue paper harbour and guide the tug around its edge.
- Give the tug a name and make up a gentle arrival sound.
- Choose an imaginary ship to help. Move the boats by hand; they do not connect.
Sources and credits
Geometry: LDraw Parts Library. Part sources · Model and inventory · Render record
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