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Bustler class tug
… f the next project and I'm being drawn to the Bustler class tug designed and built by Henry Robb shipbuilders where I served my time ,it looked good Sarik had a set of drawings but they are of a Canadian harbour tug rather than the ocean go …
by marky · 8 years ago
20 Aug 2018
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Bustler class tug
HMS Samsonia Bustler class tug Plans are on order with realistic postage ,thanks to all at Tony Green steam for their patience, a Henry Robb ship built by an ex Henry Robb apprentice (a long time ago) hope I can do it justice. Cheers Marky
by marky · 8 years ago
20 Aug 2018
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Bustler class tug
I jave the general arrangement plan of the Bustler class tug, but I do not have the lines plan. I am aware that these can be purchaed togther for about £14. I am not aware of how good they are, the GA that I have is original supplied from t …
by bugler · 8 years ago
9 Aug 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
I have a Richardson Tug and have now got each prop with its own ESC, trouble is to do it I had to replace the radio which cut out the lights, horn and smoke so maybe to strip out everything and start again is the best idea. individual twin …
by epmbcmember · 8 years ago
8 Aug 2018
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Bustler class tug
Bon chance mon ami https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Admiralty_tug https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Henry_Robb https://henryrobb.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/wwiitugs/ Pic shows Bustler and Samsonia Ciao, Doug
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
7 Aug 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… of when the job gets done, I can just imagine launching the tug late in the day, waiting until just before dusk, then switching the lights on with the transmitter’s function buttons until they’re all shining & reflecting in the water. It do …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
2 Aug 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… hing I think I’ll need, that is). You’ll probably have your tug’s lighting finished long before I do. I’m looking forward to being able to use my desktop PC comfortably again. Every word & photo I’ve posted on this fantastic site so far has …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
2 Aug 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… sten the Richardson. When the LED project is complete & the tug is all ship-shape & Bristol fashion, her new name will be: “Curiosity”.
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
2 Aug 2018
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TUG BOAT PLANS
Does anybody have, or can suggest a source, for tug boat hull plans for the attached vessel? Will be building it as semi, or "stand off" scale so anything approximating will be fine. Thanks
by Rowen · 8 years ago
1 Aug 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… deo or two as well to highlight the differences between the tug’s original factory lighting & the new setup. I’ll shoot video of the tug out on the water at dusk, first with the light off, then with the lights on. it should look pretty good …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
30 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… ) that are large, very well detailed & realistic. There’s a tug, a fire/rescue boat, a trawler & a fantastic 1/72 scale US Navy Fletcher-class destroyer that could easily be used as a movie prop. it’s over 5 feet long & priced at about $700 …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
29 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… ave you pretty much finalized your resistor options for the tug’s LEDs? Judging from your observations things seem to be working very well indeed. if you have already posted your final configuration I’m sorry but I didn’t see it. What littl …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
28 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… t mean that these are anywhere close to being usable for my tug? On another note, back when we were talking about various types of wire I mentioned telephone wire. The other photo shows the type that I was referring to. it’s essentially fou …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
28 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… angerous!) but I can also use this set up in my Southampton tug although I will have to build the RC switches that you have on that circuit board. Not for the first time! For the LEDs I used these for the tests- https://www.banggood.com/sea …
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
28 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… on, I'm still experimenting, then I'll start modding my own tug Cheers, Doug
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
26 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… logen would be quite harsh & hard on drivers’ eyes. Maybe a tug or similar boats would prefer mercury vapor lighting in deck areas because they’re quite effective at cutting through fog? MVs are a good choice for highways & parking areas fo …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
24 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… resistors in front of me (and the mast from my Southampton tug) so will do some practical tests. Cheers, Doug BTW: I can strongly recommend that you buy a simple LED Tester, like one of these- https://www.ebay.com/bhp/led-tester I'll help …
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
24 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… use the LEDs used for the port & starboard sidelights on my tug are actually are red & green in color, not clear, when they’re turned off. However, the aft deck lights are clear as water when off but yellow when turned on. According to vari …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
24 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… ised to hear red for the anchor light, but Ed has worked on tugs!? Your boat, your choice! Cheers and G'night All, Doug
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
24 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… ite that had an excellent general arrangement drawing for a tug’s which matches the USCG requirements. An enlargement of the mast is attached. I think I posted the sketch in an earlier post but I’m not sure. Thanks, Pete
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
24 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… wiring. I asked if you had any idea what gauge the existing tug wiring is so that I can buy the same gauge for my project. I have to order things like small gauge wire, LEDs, resistors, etc. because there aren’t any shops where I can take i …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
21 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… stions. I especially like your response & comments about HE tug’s factory-installed motors. I think the “heart of the machine” for my tug is perfectly fine. I’d rather add detail to the model, over time & within reason, to make the boat loo …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
21 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… d for tiny 'rice grain' bulbs'. 2nd question: I assume your tug has an 800mAh NiMh battery like mine did. Correct me if I'm wrong, I don't know the new models. I propose to change mine for a 2200mAh NiMh. Can't use LiPo cos the Brushed ESC …
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
20 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… weeks later! I think they will help you with your Robertson Tug! https://us.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-375pcs-3MM-5MM-LED-Light-emitting-Diode-Beads-Resistance-Lights-Kits-Bulb-Lamp-wp-Usa-1027601.html Also you'll have LED's for any p …
by figtree7nts · 8 years ago
20 Jul 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… MB for information about & photos of Hobby Engine’s various tugs. First, when you have the time, will you please look at the wires that run from the circuit board up to the pilot house LEDs & ceiling light & let me know what gauge you think …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
20 Jul 2018
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R.N.L.I. Concept Tug
Very nice looking Tug! Cheers, Ed
by figtree7nts · 8 years ago
28 Jun 2018
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R.N.L.I. Concept Tug
Hi This started out as a Seaport Dickie Harbour Tug, and as most of us know it does not have a very good system installed, I have replaced the 40Mhz with a 2.4 system and repainted her to how I think a R.N.L.I. Tug would look like if they e …
by Fred · 8 years ago
28 Jun 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
… ed for much larger gauge wires than the skinny wires in the tug. I’ve looked at several other sites but the technical nomenclature used for something as simple as connectors give me a headache. Help, please?
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
23 Jun 2018

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