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Old motors
… uietly and very smoothly on 12 volts. Possibly going into a tug as it runs quite slowly 2,200 rpm on 12 volts. The other motor is a Marlin from the 60's and also still a good runner. Cheers Colin.
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Ballast
Have a larger tug boat. What is the best way to add ballast to the boat? Thanks for any help Roger
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Vintage 27mhz receiver and servo probably '70's
… 5 and a 705 in boxes. Just fitted a 505 into an old Bustler tug boat. I have almost all the Taycols and exchanged a big one for a Decaperm ( for use). I also have an unusual Taycol 1:4 Taycol gearbox. I bought it in a surplus shop many year …
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Cwmbran open day.
Great Videos, Ron. Nice Tug. Thanks for sharing Trev
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Cwmbran open day.
… dren to the Cwmbran open day, my grandson is taking his new tug and I am taking my dad's old sea commander with its vintage taycol motor. Hope to see a few of you there. Cheers Colin.
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Cwmbran open day.
… idents. My grandson took his new birthday present Witte Zea tug (purchased from wolfman 2000) for it's maiden voyage and had 2 hours enjoyment, he was complimented on his skill dealing with the wind and choppy conditions and also revelled i …
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“My Old Gal”
I am in Mahone Bay, NS, and went to see my favourite old tugboat which has been up on blocks for over 12 years! Still a beauty to me.
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“My Old Gal”
… Saint John NB- what is the back story on this sweel little tug? Looks very interesting. Was she built local?
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MMM Lady T
… h is possibly more suitable. We have an Applegarth a sister tug in our club and I attach a pic. The garth tugs were a common site on the Mersey before the container port took over. Apart from being a single prop the size and weight are simi …
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MMM Lady T
… i All Can anyone tell me the expected all up weight of this tug please, I'm hoping to build it with a pair of Cheddar Pintail motors and 3-1/2" boiler. Cheers Mike
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MMM Lady T
… vious builds have always been open launches and I thought a tug would make a nice change. Best Regards Mike
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For sale 1/12 scale model of Trent Class Lifeboat George and Mary Webb
… orage cases which only take up about the same space as my 5 tugs. I am happy to thin down my collection as I haven't got a lifeboat yet. Just hope he gets back to me with details of how I can buy it. Cheers Colin.
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Sea Trials going GREAT
Great tug and barge combo Ron, really looks the part. Schooner is very nice as well,- looks to be sitting spot on. JB
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Sea Trials going GREAT
Here is the Beamsville, Ville Class Tugboat, from Tofino, B.C. towing the barge that Marcel uses in his work. Seen here making a delivery of timber.
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portbalne video
… bow thruster, but not together. john was showing me how his tug with a Voith drive would track side ways, I said I don't think the Portbalne will do that even though it is very manoeuvrable he then set about to demonstrate how to do it. as …
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portbalne video
… ke any other web address, for shops etc, etc. Great looking tug, highly manoeuvrable - makes some odd noises though? Cheers, Doug
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Graupner 638 lamps also called caged bulbs
… lamps part number 638. I need them to compete my 1/24 scale tug. Pictures of the construction and completed boat to follow. I am on Long Island NY. Any one sailing around here? Thanks, Len
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Graupner 638 lamps also called caged bulbs
… ome lighting circuits for one of Ed's (Figtree) magnificent tugboats and sourcing suitable components in the US. They do indeed have some excellent stuff. I have since seen several other members recommend them. All the best, keep on lightin …
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT,- A 98KM RUN TO THE HOBBY SHOP AND BACK IN AUCKLAND. ( IN 9 PARTS)
… r materials will have to be looked at. I did build the blue tug in my harbour from carved polystyrene foam and f/glass which worked well, so that's always an option. JB
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ESC(s) for My recent Shelley Foss acquisition
… d on turns. I have used all variants and all work but for a tug I prefer tank steering as this gives me absolute control in all circumstances. For fast navy craft I prefer using a mixer on my Tx and I also use on my large passenger liners a …
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Glue for ABS - Krick Paula Work Boat
… nded for these products be a good idea ? I do have a future tug project consisting of a 2 part abs hull…
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Saito T2 steam engine
… looked carefully at using my Stuart Turner Sun engine in a tug I thought it would be too expensive to get the required variable pitch prop system to allow full control, so I have treated myself to a Saito T2 twin cylinder marine steam engi …
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BLUEBIRD K7
… do that. You're right, 2AM here now soooo, last slurp of Portugieser-Dornfelder Rose and up (or down in my case) the wooden stairs to Bedfordshire. G'night all Doug PS Trust you all had Happy Easters - like these hip Easter wabbits!
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Veron Vosper 52 FPB Build Instructions and much help for a Novice
… ength and rigidity. The Hectoperm motor is fine for a scale tug but will only supply enough torque to make the Vosper chug along and will never provide the thrust required to get the beast up onto the plane. To achieve this you will need a …
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Parts list for Joffre
… copy of the parts list that comes with the Caldercraft Tyne tug Joffre kit? I have some broken parts that I would like to replace and the agents don't seem interested unless one can supply a part number.
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sailing locations on Long Island
… ny ponds, lakes or other locations to run an electric model tug boat on Long Island, New York
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Balsa of choice and alternatives
… ating. So now it is a static show item. I also have a small tug that was built from all balsa wood and still sails regularly. But as yours is a static display model you can use whatever materials you feel comfortable using. Modelling is abo …
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HAZELGARTH
I know it's a different tug, but my Father was Chief Engineer on the Graygarth in the 70s, based in Milford Haven. She was one of a couple of the harbour tugs that were converted to fire fighting ability. Will P.s, sorry to hijack the threa …