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Re: What do YOU think? Will it make a difference?
… image from the net and from what I can recall reading about tugs it's the way it works Col
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Re: What do YOU think? Will it make a difference?
… ng advocate for steerable Kort nozzles which most all of my tugs have. I think I could predict the results but will await your report of the results. Good luck! Bill
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Re: North Sea Drifters and Steam Engines.
… R IS a well proven model. I checked out your Hercules Steam Tug, to find the asking price is £625.00, that is a serious amount of cash. That is one seriously expensive boat you have there. Regards, Gary. (Just a passing thought that I will …
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Re: North Sea Drifters and Steam Engines.
@GaryLC This is the Saito Hercules steam tug. It has a fiberglass hull, with wood superstructure and deck. It has a twin cylinder Saito vertical engine, with a horizontal boiler - very similar to your powerplant. It runs on denatured alcoho …
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Re: Help locating plans for Shelly Foss restoration.
@Thatguyagain Which version of this tugboat are you desiring to do as it has been through various refits. https://www.tugboatinformation.com/tug.cfm?id=1301
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Re: Domain Name Change...
… el boating from your websites. My first ever was the Beaver tug boat as well as a pair of Kestral’s for my Grandsons. Both are pictured in my harbor. I will definitely revisit the new site addresses. Chris
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Sequin
… ing my e-mails and came across one that mentions the Sequin tug boat by Chugalone1OO that got me thinking that was the first R/C model I had built in 1990. Then I remembered that my son got me another kit. I was going to use it to build the …
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Fuse for 12 pole 12-24 volt Hi Torque Motor (as supplied by Mobile Marine Models)
Hi I have this motor fitted in a Brackengarth Tug and was wondering if anyone could guide me on which amp of fuse should I use. I am using 2 x 6volt lead acid batteries. Any assistance would be appreciated
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Re: Fuse for 12 pole 12-24 volt Hi Torque Motor (as supplied by Mobile Marine Models)
… draw. You did not specify if single or twin motors in your Tug, but assuming single, I suggest putting a pair Vice-Grip locking pliers onto the shaft, and then place an Amp-Meter with a minimum 10 amp range, in line with one leg of your mo …
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Re: New planing hull design.
… of hull. In fact, if I have to make the hull of a Springer tug, which is essentially a raft, it takes me two minutes. All I have to do is draw the profile curve, then the surface from that, and finally extrude this surface to create the vo …
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Re: New planing hull design.
… p/pitch for each motor based upon type of boat being built. Tugboat vs pleasure cruiser vs speedboat Maybe I am opening up a can if worms !
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… eries. Plenty of space is given to North Sea fishing boats, tugboats, Danish whaling vessels, and, of course, Viking ships. As an export market, Danish kits often use instructions based on very clear drawings and exploded views, keeping tex …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… d in about ten hours. Many of the motorized models (such as tugboats or coastal vessels) already include the electric motor and the propeller shaft in the box, offering the possibility of being waterproofed and motorized for truly safe sail …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… quettes is renowned for its reproductions of fishing boats, tugboats, and civilian vessels typical of the French coast (e.g., the famous trawler Le Marignan or the sardine trawler Le Patrick). They offer replicas of iconic vessels such as t …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… d civilian vessels. Among their most popular offerings are: Tugboats and fishing vessels: highly detailed reproductions such as harbor tugs (e.g., the famous Smit or the H-300 Bogdan) and European trawlers. Military vessels: hulls for moder …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… us for its radio-controlled models, from passenger ships to tugboats, many models are now marketed through Krick. Technical innovation, high prototype fidelity, and the production of reliable electronic components (servos, motors) are hallm …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… gines. The company faithfully reproduces work boats such as tugboats, fishing boats (the famous Krabbenkutter), motorboats and police or fire brigade boats. While classical naval tradition favors wood alone, Krick's kits use an advanced hyb …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… ng. Work and Functional Vehicles: Detailed reproductions of tugboats, fireboats (such as the FLB-12), patrol boats, and pilot boats. These kits often include advanced features for functional special functions, such as motorized rotating rad …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… "First Step" Series 1:32 / 1:35: Used for fishing boats and tugs (e.g., Anteo or Fifie). 1:50 / 1:100: Common scales for the simplified series designed for beginners. + Do you also have accessories and materials in your catalog? +YES. *Core …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… ction ranges from large ancient galleons to training ships, tugboats, and racing boats. Dedicated publishing: Mantua publishes printed technical guides to teach the terminology and techniques of naval carpentry. Mantua produces a complete r …
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2026 Edina Model Yacht Club "Parade of Boats" event
… ad a sailboat race demonstration, and as always our 2 Vac-U-Tug boats that we have available for people to try their hand at are always a huge hit with the younger crowd. Dave B
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Re: 2026 Edina Model Yacht Club "Parade of Boats" event
@AlessandroSPQR The addition of the Vac-U-Tug boats That are free for spectators to use, a couple years ago has proven to be a real draw for families and kids. We have had numerous comments from parents that the reason they come back every …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… ems, essential for realistically rendering the movements of tugboats, cargo ships, and radio-controlled yachts. ASA plastic microprofiles: Under the Maquett brand, they produce geometric profiles (T, L, H, and rods) made of superior-quality …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… ant ships. 1:100 / 1:150: Used for smaller vessels, such as tugboats or coastal vessels. 1:250 / 1:300 / 1:400: Adopted for very large models or more compact series. +Does your catalog also include accessories and materials?+ YES. *Modelik* …
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Re: Speed Control
… use modern ESCs. I posted some time ago about a Veron Titan Tug project and a Graupner Condor 2. I also run a Graupner Elke, a similar model to yours. All use Mtroniks ESCs with brushed direct drive motors. They do whistle slightly, but I d …
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… n sailing ships, Deans Marine covers a unique niche: harbor tugs, civilian merchant ships, destroyers, historic World War II patrol boats, and riverboats. Each prototype is rigorously tested on ponds to verify its stability, roll, buoyancy, …
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Frame up laser cut monster
… more my style, but it goes on the shelf until my NY Central tug is done or i may hold off and make it my winter project.
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Re: SHIP MODELING: WHICH MODEL COMPANIES ARE STILL ACTIVE? WORLD OVERVIEW, CHARACTERISTICS AND PECUL
… e become enormous and spectacular. 1/48: Used primarily for tugboats, workboats, auxiliary vessels, and large lifeboats. +Do you also have accessories and materials in your catalog?+ YES. *Hughes Aircraft Kits (HA Kits)* Is a British brand …