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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
Try this pic it may help.
by Colin H · 8 years ago
19 Sep 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
Hi, Doug. I’ve attached a zoomed-in photo of the “Anchor Enclosure” that’s built into the starboard bow bulwark of the Wyeforce. There’s an anchor in the box but I can’t tell for sure what kind it is. Maybe a navy-type with the fluke & bill …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
19 Sep 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
Hey, Doug. Thanks for the photo link; I grabbed them for my reference archive. The winch can be seen again in one view; I think I have plenty of information now to extract measurements & sketch a fair representation. Thanks again. Pete
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
17 Sep 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
Doug: I feel like a dunce for not noticing that anchor before. it sticks out like a sore thumb if you know where to look. That’s another thing that I’m surprised hobby engine didn’t add to the boat. I guess in the long run it was easier for …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
17 Sep 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
Hi Pete, Thanks Yep, I decided to stick with 4 lights cos tha's all I see on the original 'WYEFORCE'. Yep again! I do intend to modify the two lights on the stub mast; 1 yellow 'Towing' and 1 white 'Stern'. I will also fit a wheelhouse ligh …
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
16 Sep 2018
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Paddle tug Glasgow.
Hi Dave, Graupner didn't go defunct! They teamed up with JR in Korea to save the best bits of the company. Happy hunting Cheers, Doug
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
16 Sep 2018
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Paddle tug Glasgow.
Hi Doug. I've actually done that, which is why I asked on here. There are no pics of the paddles in diagram form that I can use to compare mine to. Someone must have an old set maybe from years ago. I even thought of writing to Graupner the …
by rolfman2000 · 8 years ago
16 Sep 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
Hey, Doug What you’ve done so far looks terrific. I noticed that you stayed with four lights on the mast itself. I take it you’ll also replace the two “dummy“ lights on the stub mast (behind the pilot house) with working ones? I considered …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
16 Sep 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
Mornin' Pete (it is in Germany anyway!) I agree, there are lots of details and 'standard equipment' missing from the basic model. You can see the winch and Life Raft canister in one of the photos of the original I posted above. Re Mast wiri …
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
15 Sep 2018
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LED Tug Mast Navigation Lights
Hi, Doug: I hope all is well. FYI, I’ve received all but one of my parts orders needed for the LED Mast Light project. The flat top LEDs arrived today & will be perfect for Nav lights. I don’t know if I mentioned this before, but a while ag …
by PittsfieldPete · 8 years ago
15 Sep 2018
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Southampton Tug Boat
I assume you have moved on from the above. How did it go? Cheers. NPJ
by NPJ · 8 years ago
12 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
Novagsi0 what a great harbour and the traction engine proves your engineering ability. However one question, where do you 48 hours in a day mine only have 24!!!
by mturpin013 · 8 years ago
8 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
Has anybody else seen or built a Vick Smeed "Cervia", I have a hull 54" long and was wondering supply of bits for this model like a 4 blade prop of 4" diameter and suitable motor.
by Novagsi0 · 8 years ago
8 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
My Cervia was ready built. I have replaced the Electric motor with a large servo motor (Brushed) .Direct drive and being heavy helps with ballasting. lead acid gel cells are power source. Motor rated voltage24 v but run it on 12v . low rev …
by tysonyoung · 8 years ago
8 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
What a brilliant idea Scout How did you form the jolly face? Would love to see some pics of the model Cheers, Doug PS: I assume the 'friend' is now not!
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
7 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
I have used the link............... So far as I am concerned you are from another world! Fantastic work and patience. Puts my moaning in perspective. Cheers. NPJ
by NPJ · 8 years ago
7 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
Hi Navagsi, Don't know about the other bits, what scale is the hull?, but Raboesch do 4" Props. See page 3 of attached pdf catalogue. Or go here as you wish- http://raboeschmodels.com/index.php/en/component/virtuemart/marine-accessories/bra …
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
7 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
Cheers thankyou very much, you should see some of the other things I've made. I spent 10 years on a steam traction engine link below. https://meredithstephen1.wixsite.com/minnie-traction
by Novagsi0 · 8 years ago
7 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
For a 4" prop, contact Simon at Protean, he can help.
by Kipper · 8 years ago
7 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
Sorry cannot help but I could not help leaving a message........ I have been to see your 'harbour'. What amazing stuff. Your Father must have been pretty amazing too. All the very best. NPJ
by NPJ · 8 years ago
7 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
See my boat harbour basically it was bought from pontins model makers festival 40 years ago the hull was made by a model maker. I have photos of his boat. He then produced hulls for sale from the mold and my Dad bought one he spent 9 years …
by Novagsi0 · 8 years ago
7 Sep 2018
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54" long Cervia tug.
Sorry can't help on that but where did you get such a wonderful hull it looks like a part finished kit.
by mturpin013 · 8 years ago
7 Sep 2018
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tugboat keel
Yep see addition to last post
by onetenor · 8 years ago
1 Sep 2018
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tugboat keel
'Voiht Schneider' I assume John.
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
1 Sep 2018
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tugboat keel
V.S. units? Oops previous -post wasn't showing
by onetenor · 8 years ago
1 Sep 2018
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tugboat keel
http://voith.com/corp-en/drives-transmissions/voith-schneider-propeller-vsp.html?96528%5B%5D=1 Try the above link for the drive system there is some software available to simulate it operation.
by CB90 · 8 years ago
31 Aug 2018
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tugboat keel
Frames! Or bulkheads when they are solid across the hull Mr Green. Cheers, Doug
by RNinMunich · 8 years ago
31 Aug 2018
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wanted tug boat
Hi, there is one currently on the list on the top just under my wanted Mersey class model ad. Many thanks, Alfie
by Alfie · 8 years ago
29 Aug 2018

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