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RC Boat Simulator Software for a PC
… ct is to move a ship from one point to another using helper Tugs while at the Docks. It does it does have good momentum effect. There are a lot more to select from, but I'll play with this one for a little bit. Lew
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Zippkits 650 kv outrunner
… ased one for my "currently-building" single-engine Springer tug from ZIPP. I also purchased a twin tug but will be using brushed motors there as I hav them to hand, $$$ already invested incl the brushed ESCs. I shall be using dual 6V sealed …
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Free Christmas Prize Draw!
26th Dec: What name was given to the tugboat in the popular Canadian children's television series? A. Theodore (72%) - Correct Answer B. Tuggy McTugFace (2%) C. Timothy (6%) D. Toby (20%) Theodore Tugboat is a Canadian children's television …
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Free Christmas Prize Draw!
… terest while looking for some detail info on my Southampton tug. Based on the cartoon tug a full size version for tourist trips, in Halifax I believe, has also been built. Struck by the amusing superstructure I started thinking of building …
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Back with a bang
… new project on the go. The new project is going to be a TID tug with Santa (wife) supplying the drawings from Sarik hobbies ,Once the project is up and running I will put up a build log hopefully not to interrupted by health nonsense. Cheer …
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Glue / solvent
… e backing especially for any length of time, for instance a tug going backwards pulling a ship away from a pier. I have several applications I use individual scoops or a single scoop both for supplying several units. I hope this works for y …
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Back with a bang
… king forward to your new build as I have been considering a Tug for a future project.
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Hull sealing
… tlemen. I have come to the stage in my build if the US army tug boat from model boats magazine where he done an early Float test, he sealed the hull using dope and tissue however I have none of this to hand and am doing this build on a budg …
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Free Christmas Prize Draw!
… or someone will be walking the prop. Let’s hope a friendly tug will endeavour to veer you back on course before you witness a rainbow sunrise. Good luck! From Captain Tim, Tuggy, Toby the cat and the fat rat
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Almost done on the Dumas Carole Moran tug
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Yo Ho - Pirates of the Floridia (Springer #3)
… ?v=pkwRrwvn0kk I'll have another one coming up, a good size tug, the "Imara" in a few days. It was built Howard, by another SSMBC member. Lew
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lippo wind up
… A are good if you need lots of ballast in your model, say a tug or large liner. Not so good for fast planeing type craft due to their weight and relatively high internal resistance which limits the current. NiMh are good as a light weight h …
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lippo wind up
… LiPo is my choice. For slower and heavier vessels, such as tugs and merchant ships, there are more appropriate choices.
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Swampscott Dory
Can anyone help I am looking for information on a tug called KEENOMA. It's bast on a Canadian tug photo would be a great help to get the colour
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lippo wind up
… t has saved cost of extra lead. Also use a 12v version in a tug, giving plenty of power, but also crucially easily powers a car washer pump, to make the fire jets work with a range of about 5 feet.
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Tora, Tora, Tora (big) models and an unusual "flakligther" barge
… so I'm a big fan of workboats. I hav a trawler + a toy-like tug + am building 2 Springer tugs from Zipp kits (they are located in Florida, I'm in Toronto, Canada) so the flakligther barge is of great interest. Thank you !
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Transmitter and Receiver
… ool you it is not just for aircraft, I use it on my 42 inch tug and my fleet of Tamiya 1/14 scale trucks. Bought mine from Hobbyconcepts.net and he has the upgraded version that has the sticks already modified to be self centering. Hope thi …
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Propellors
… steering? Or stern behaviour? I hav a Kort nozzle on my RTR tug, single shaft. But my interest is in what configuration to use on my twin-screw Springer tug.
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Billings Blue Star
… uestion ( I hav a BILLINGS African Queen & a DUMAS military tug, both with ABS hulls. This site is a wonderful resource for newbies like me
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inside of boat finish
… ctronics & batteries after abt 2yr. I'm building 2 Springer tugs, ZIPP kits from Florida, one single-engine brushless. And the dual-engine one will be brushed to utilize 2 motors gifted to me. Both will be coated inside with ezecoat,& the e …
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Building the Highlander Clyde Puffer.
… erapy, so modelling should start again soon. I have 2 large tugs without power source fitted so 1 could conceivably change to steam . Have been following the stories on here with interest and still making notes for future use. As my grandso …
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Hobby Shops (stores) Waining
… ays with a few exceptions. I'll keep building my 1/24 scale tug, my 1/14 scale trucks and even my 1/1 full scale 1940 Street Rod. Len
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Hobby Shops (stores) Waining
… ng a delivery as I type, my 20 to 30 year old Egeret pusher tug prop shafts both decide they had had enough and split, only discovered when regreasing them the joy of boating. Welcome Rick you'll find this sites members very helpful I am su …
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RC relay switch
… nd want to use it to switch on lights and a smoke unit in a tug that I am building. Any help appreciated.
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RC relay switch
… e just to test the relay switch before I fitted it into the tug I am building. Thanks again for all of your advice and wisdom, you have all taught me so much.
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Steam Generator which is follow the throttle arm
… ate a proper plumbing for the smoke I just saw my system in tug boats, but it is time to try them in other vessels Please check the website (https://www.denesdesign.co.uk/products/sgu-steam-generator-unit), watch the videos and make a decis …
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Chinese model parts supplers
… s. A few months ago, for instance, I bought a Chinese model tug on Ebay, it was about £67. Then it disappeared from the listings, only to reappear a few days ago at £267. Cheers, Nerys
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Old motors
… ld opt for a geared motor as you don't need speed. I have a tug of 49 inches long by10 inches beam that weighs in at 24 kilos and runs really well with a 540 brushed motor with a 25 to 1 reduction gearbox, powered by a 12v 7ah sla battery, …