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A wiring mess
… rger models where space isnt an issue, such as 1/35th scale tugs and bigger boats, up to something like a 1/96th scale tico or burke type warship. the single battery may be because you want the physical space inside for fitting of working f …
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a dream project
Alan, your tugboat is based on a Canadian tug but not a model of a specific actual vessel. Designer: Vic Smeed Star Rating: *** A freelance modern tug, 38in long by 8in beam, based on a Canadian Tug A boat building company RusselBrothers, i …
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a dream project
Dear Sir I am building a tug called the KEENOMA I am lead to believe she is or was a Canadian tug I know very little about her I have plan's for her but nothing on her livery ( paint work ) if you can help I would much appreciate you're hel …
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Glue.
… urrently i am using PL PREMIUM building a Zippkits SPRINGER tugboat. 18" long, 8" beam. The caulking gun is longer than the model but i am still managing. At a premium price I cud hav bought construction adhesive in an 8" tube, might have b …
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advice on which flysky transmitter to use
… lable to works for me. I use it for my trucks as well as my tug, I really like it. LEN
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Just out of mothballs.
… t the moment is that you must keep a very tidy shed if that tug came out in that condition. If it were mine I think it might be good for fire wood. Peter.
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Launching cradle
I need the cradle for my 42" tug weighing in at a hefty 35 lbs. LEN1
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Fuse advice
I protect the entire electrical system on my 42"tug with a STETION Car Audio 40 Amp Resettable Fuse Circuit Breaker Car Protect for Audio System Fuse 12-24V DC for Car Audio Amps Overload Protection which I bought from Amazon. What is nice …
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New barge under construction
… outer corners and notch in the middle where the bow of the tug will be secured when pushing around the pond. Being solid wood, I do not have to add weight. I know from my earlier barge that was built using glued 2x6, the ballast was just r …
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New barge under construction
… Looking forward to some 'push me - pull you' vids with your tugs. Cheers, Doug
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What other types of models do our members build/refurb?
… row gauge electric trains. No longer into this A 1/24 scale tug boat based on Dwight Hartman hull and design.Recently updated to modern electrics and controls. Still in use. 1/14 scale hull blown R/C Tamiya Knight Hauler 18 wheeler. Still i …
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Fitting The Electrics For Aeronaut's Diva
… ing my first wood kit,a box full of lasercut ply bits (ZIPP tug). So...I hav many of the same questions that you have. I've been very fortunate to be welcomed into METRO MARINE MODELLERS a Toronto-based sail/scale display/power club & i was …
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Lead strip alternatives?
… t them back in place when you use the boat. I do this as my tug weights 55 pounds in running trim. If you are concerned with them moving around while under way you can hold them in place with a piece of Velcro. I also use Neo magnets and la …
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Model Slipway Trent What is best motor and ESC for this?
… it with the brushless. I have two with my Al Khubar Slipway tug and whilst they are good for a brushed set up I suspect the bearings would not be up to the revs and tork of a brushless motor. As I found they do work well with a brushed moto …
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Lead strip alternatives?
… l also help but this may not be true to scale. My Al Khubar tug used to flood in anything but calm conditions and I eventually added a coaming all round the previously flush hatch which fitted over the coaming and was clamped in place with …
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Re-maiden Voyage. (Successful)
… l. I've more or less decided on some mods to my Southampton tug. She's small enough to fit into the wagon I use to haul to the lake along with some other vessels and 'stuff' and has enough grunt to pull or push another vessel to shore. Big …
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Smoke/Steam Generators.
… he smoke with engine speed. I have one the very large in my tug and one very small in my truck. He also has a very large selection of boat accessories and fittings as well as boat models. The 3D printed stuff is not so great in MHO but the …
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Re-maiden Voyage. (Successful)
… hobby Oh before I forget does anyone have one of the micro tug boats needing a new home? And in the bath room now looking for radomes
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Billings African Queen
… oom with other intimidating kits DUMAS PT109, US ARMY74' ST TUG,GREAT LAKES FREIGHTER. I really shud learn to do more research before I buy kits. I'm a very inexperienced kit-builder,shud stick to preform ABS hulls or completed fibrglas hul …
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Different between leds and lgbts for boat
… vs voltage. It will help me in laying out my circuits on my tug build. Len1
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Smoke/Steam Generators.
… f memory serves me right I think figtree? built one for his tug . Cheers Marky
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Too many boats! (and not enough time)
… to build, one model at a time. My first was a scratch built tug (42" L) about 50 years ago. Then came some kits and more scratch builds. Next was two kits and a lot of detail parts that I bought at a very reasonable price followed by anothe …
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Brushed versus brushless
… harging and discharging. I use gelcell batteries for my 42" tug for the weight I need as ballast. I still need an additional 18lbs
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Revell conversion 1/72
… RC Piper Cub and the two motors originally from a Graupner tug. I've ordered two brass props as the ones installed are from an Aeronaut kit I've still to build and flimsy. Two brass rudders from Cornwallmodelboats. No 2.4ghz here either. 2 …
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Zippkits 650 kv outrunner
… d. This is a 36 mm outrunner designed for working boats and tugs. Lower rpm than most motors of the same size and high torque. The Springer tug that Zippkits sells weighs around 6-8 pounds, and that is what this motor was designed for. My T …
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Revell conversion 1/72
… ally did a good job on her. Friend of mine has a very large tug, it uses a biggish 12v battery and carries a large load of pennys for ballast. He remarked that using the Pennie’s was cheaper than buying ballast. Your lighting looks good too …
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Panart?
Does anybody know about this tug kit? I can get it for $150.00. I can't find out much about it so far. Thank you,. Dave
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Panart?
Hi Dave, I found this about Anteo A typical tugboat, as it was mainly found in southern European harbours until the 70s. This model is characterised by its particularly pleasing shape and is therefore a feast for the eyes as a standing mode …