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TUG BOAT 686 Anyone have?
Has anyone purchase the TUGBOAT 686 and modify the boat to make it more scale in appearance. This would be a fun project for a low cost. You can google Tugboat 686 and it wil come up
by RonH · 2 years ago
21 May 2024
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TUG BOAT 686 Anyone have?
… em with a 'proper' one, using small components / pieces. My tug has been in my possession for 30 yrs and still works well. I do not know its age when i acquired it!
by stotty1111 · 2 years ago
18 May 2024
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TUG BOAT 686 Anyone have?
https://www.banggood.com/fr/search/tugboat-626.html?from=nav
by stotty1111 · 2 years ago
17 May 2024
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Untouched Artisania Latina Samson tug kit.
… rict with myself! So, first up ia Artisania Latina's Sanson tug kit. It is untouched and all the plastic wrappings of parts are still sealed. There is some parrot damage to one corner of the box but he didn't get to the important stuff insi …
by Nickthesteam · 2 years ago
1 May 2024
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Al Khubar Harbour Tug
… thinking of building the Mountfleet Model of the Al Khubar Tug. Do any of you guys know what suitable motors would be required. I understand that the props required are like schottel drives. Any advice would be appreciated. Ian
by Rockbag · 2 years ago
15 Mar 2024
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Lord Nelson Victory Tug. wheelhouse windows
I built the Victory Tug a while ago. Found doing the front windows challenging to say the least. My build log may be of some help. Rick
by Newby7 · 3 years ago
5 Feb 2024
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Lord Nelson Victory Tug. wheelhouse windows
… roups.com/forums/showthread.php?2201208-Lord-Nelson-Victory-Tug-Build/page6
by jumpugly · 3 years ago
5 Feb 2024
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
I have a tug I'm putting together. It is 740mm, and displaces about 3kg. I'm trying to find a low-torque, high power brushless motor for it, preferably But not necessarily) from North America. Any suggestions on product or sources would be …
by bustedknuckles · 3 years ago
3 Aug 2023
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
I bought four Zippkits Springer tug kits from them. They are a reliable company with great service. (They are also located here in Florida.) As they laser etch plywood I asked them if they had any scrap sheets, they did, and I bought a pack …
by LewZ · 3 years ago
2 Aug 2023
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
… site the first thing that pops up is a brushless motor for tugs. AND they indicate the matching esc. Could not be easier. Given the price, I can hardly do better. Having said that, I have never tried a brushless motor, so this will be an e …
by bustedknuckles · 3 years ago
2 Aug 2023
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
… ller and low revs I suggest 2000 rpm at most will have your tug planing. I find it is the slow end of electric motors that your sort of boat needs. I have been a bit disappointed with low speed performance of brushless motors and for me I s …
by roycv · 3 years ago
2 Aug 2023
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
Go to zippkits.com Their brushless tug motor is 650KV. They also sell a ESC engineered for that motor in tugboat service. I am currently using one in a single-engine Springer tug with two 6v SLA batteries in series. It weighs more than 3kg …
by RodC · 3 years ago
2 Aug 2023
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Saw this tug yesterday in Sault Ste Marie. Ontario
I don’t know the class of tug but one of the crew said it has new Cummings and many other refittings too. Also got a chance to talk with the owner/skipper Scott Purvis Latter in the afternoon at the Purvis Marine Company yard I met the owne …
by Ronald · 3 years ago
16 Jul 2023
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Saw this tug yesterday in Sault Ste Marie. Ontario
Ron, I can understand your love for Tugs. No Frills Just RESULTS!!! My Thoughts Exactly Plus one has to appreciate the Brute Power these Vessels Have . Not For the WOKE Trev
by pressonreguardless · 3 years ago
15 Jul 2023
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Saw this tug yesterday in Sault Ste Marie. Ontario
Lew, You do realize this is a full size tugboat and the company just spent 3 million dollars refurbishing it! T new engines, electronics, and other machinery!
by Ronald · 3 years ago
15 Jul 2023
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Saw this tug yesterday in Sault Ste Marie. Ontario
I love it. Gorgeous tug. It has a mixture of old structures with modern exhaust. Thanks for sharing those pictures with us.
by chugalone100 · 3 years ago
15 Jul 2023
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Creative Tug Art
I have seen lots a weird looking tug finishes, I think this one says a lot about its owner. But then again, the art goes beyond tugs. Check out The John J. Harvey is one of FDNY’s most historic vessels. The boat was built in the 1930s, deco …
by chugalone100 · 3 years ago
29 Jun 2023
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Gog Iron on a Tug
“Gob eye, used on large anchor handling tugs to prevent girding. Same principle as tow pins in smaller boats,” said Marcel, my tugboat captain friend
by Ronald · 3 years ago
25 Jun 2023
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Gog Iron on a Tug
… nded me of a small point regarding this important part of a tug when towing. I believe the tug needs a gog iron attaching to the deck above the prop otherwise there is a risk of the tow pulling the tug over. Copied this from a Google post t …
by dave976 · 3 years ago
25 Jun 2023
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Bustler class admiralty tug plans ww2
https://henryrobb.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/wwiitugs/ Doug posted this link 5 years ago and a couple more too when Marky was looking for plans.
by Ronald · 3 years ago
6 Jun 2023
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Bustler class admiralty tug plans ww2
… lo all, I have been looking for plans for the Bustler class tug for a while. If anyone has any info on the plans please let me know.
by Double Rum · 3 years ago
6 Jun 2023
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Bustler class admiralty tug plans ww2
… have been looking at those plans but they are for a Harbour tug. I’m looking for the plans for the Bustler class salvage rescue tug. She was 205 feet. There is a fellow on here “Marky” that was building one a few years ago but I’m not sure …
by Double Rum · 3 years ago
6 Jun 2023
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Bustler class admiralty tug plans ww2
… ns.com/products/full-size-printed-plan-a-near-scale-harbour-tug-bustler-18-l-o-a-power-electric
by Nickthesteam · 3 years ago
6 Jun 2023
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Tugboat
Here's an interesting one.. 32" tug but and no idea what it is. All plank on frame but needs plenty tlc. Gotta be worth doing it was a £1 purchase
by TerryH · 3 years ago
18 May 2023
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SEAPORT a.k.a. HENG LONG TUG rebuild
This 24-inch "toy" tug is one of my more-recent forays into the hobby. On her maiden she listed sharply, flooded, & sank. Thanks to 2 gents sailing with me (who recovered her from the bottom) i am now in a position to refit. That black rect …
by RodC · 4 years ago
28 Feb 2023
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Allan asked about a tugboat
Ron, thanks for the link on the tugs Len
by Len1 · 4 years ago
12 Feb 2023
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Allan asked about a tugboat
A recent recruit, Allan asked about a tugboat based upon a Canadian design. “ Can anyone help I am looking for information on a tug called KEENOMA. It's based on a Canadian tug photo would be a great help to get the colour “ Remember, when …
by Ronald · 4 years ago
12 Feb 2023
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Allan asked about a tugboat
… pond. https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/Keenoma-Tug-Model-Boat-Plan-MM1322.html dave976
by dave976 · 4 years ago
12 Feb 2023

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