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rotating radars off mast
… constructed a rotating radar mast for my 1:48 scale paddle tug "Forceful" I have used a geared 6 volt 60 RPM motor which gives a realistic scale rotational speed. it is a little noisy but only when close up. it is driven by a direct shaft …
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Motor problem
… e Welsh hills! Same here, its just dead weight, ideal for a tug etc, no speed required, and ballast needed. This boat wasn't any slouch in its day, As Havelock says, it was originally built as a ic powered model so could stand being heavy. …
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Twin Esc/Mixer
… o flat! That's why I used the thicker string. RNinMunich My tug came with brand new tires as well! I know what you mean about the balding tires.... They look better for realism, but who has time to ware down a tiny tire.....
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Twin Esc/Mixer
… es seem to me to have an amazing amount of tread left. Most tugs I've seen they are almost bald! Think I'll have to design a Dremel powered Tread Wear Machine
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rotating radars off mast
Thanks Doug,the boat is the Ayton Cross Tug which has the scanner supported from a shelf projected from the main mast.the scale is 1:32. I'm thinking it's an impossible task but just maybe there's a nano motor somewhere waiting for the task …
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sounds
… ers ( EX25VT 4 Ohms) which are 2” in diameter. My boat is a Tug only 21” long with 8” beam. Volume is fine and exciters easy to accommodate. All the best. NPJ
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Re Boat Harbour entries
… boat name to get some points! At least the boat/ship type (tug, fireboat, Sea ***, whatever ..) would be nice. It's so frustrating and disappointing to see a Harbour Post notification, go online, and then find that there's little or no inf …
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Plans - Fishing Boat
I have just completed a tug , scratch built. This was from photographs. I was able to use superstructure as a means of making a scale rough plan. I will be posting photographs of the model which is 24 inches long in the next day or so. I ho …
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Twin motor control problem
… d total motor control on my large, heavy twin screw harbour tug. The rudder is pretty useless serving only as a sort of trim tab so I went the simple route: Each (brushed) motor has its own ESC and independent power supply so left and right …
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Twin Esc/Mixer
… down and read the manual" There's a lot in there. Hope your tug installation goes well
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Robbe Smaragd
… r if you wish. As you say, there's enough going on with the tug upgrade - which also wasn't broke! Or was it? Cheers Doug
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Robbe Smaragd
… d not think, it only causes trouble. Got enough on with the Tug! All the best to all. NPJ
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Robbe Smaragd
… .......That is a life's work! I have enough issues with the Tug and I thought that was going to be straight forward! What MYA 'class' does the yacht fit in? NPJ.
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
Before I start stripping bits out of this Tug Boat I thought I should ask if any members have already been through this model. Having used it only once, it feel it needs a better transmitter/receiver, larger battery, improved sound and smok …
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Seen in Portsmouth Naval Dockyard
Hi Tidtug did you go on 102 in the dockyard and was it worth it. Really thinking of trying to sort something out with some guys at work.
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
… nd the reduced weight made the model sail much better. This tug has little access inside and very little hull above the waterline. I'd stick to the bigger model in your fleet like the PT109 and do a build blog. I hope you are going to start …
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What paint type
… gearbox to bring the revs down and the torque up, old style tugs had large props, so i would think 60-70mm if that fits into the hull. MFA do belt drives and the motor etc, Mark
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What paint type
… ralia and about to start my first ever timber model "sanson Tugboat" Radio controlled, I'm also making a barge for it to tow, My first question is what paint type should I use, to seal out water. Acrylic, oil based or urethane. the Barge wi …
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What paint type
… troller which gives it a realistic movement of an old steam tug, any ideas or tips would be appreciated. I will start a build blog soon
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St. Albans model show.
The Southampton tug was a real favourite with the kids (and parents) on the 'have a go' boats. I think it ran all day on a single 12v Pb battery . The fireboat had at least one young admirer
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What paint type
… elcome to the site. Just had a look on the web about Sanson Tugboat see pic. As you intend to allow the planking to show I suggest you use G4 Pond Sealer (Bondaglass Product) on your hull after you have sanded smooth to shape. You can also …
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
… e Futarba tranny to the yacht Smaragd and the TGYi6s to the Tug Boat! Neville
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LOOKIN FOR
… ls or voith schneider propulsion i just want build a modern tug so i can use it to tow
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LOOKIN FOR
Looking for plans of a twinfin rotor or tractor tug anyone who can help me pls ? The hull details are ok the rest ill manage (i hope) grts steve
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LOOKIN FOR
Hi steve Do you have a pic of the tug? I found this web site https://www.wartsila.com/encyclopedia/term/kotug-rotor-tug which explains the type and has a line drawing. Looks an interesting project. Do you have a source for the driving mecha …
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
… hatever floats your boat" so today I did just that with the Tug in the bath.................. I compared the affect the new battery 'buggy type' 3300 on water line with the standard battery. Although three times heavier, the larger battery …
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GLASS FIBRE
… lways assumed it was virtually rigid and, apart from gentle tugs into place, that was as far as it could be manipulated. Appreciate any thoughts. If it can be heated, about how much is enough and not too much?
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
… we had. it looked very similar to the original Southampton tug but did have a removeable cabin so was newish. This is a small tug and I still think you will struggle to get everything in Good luck when you get round to building! Dave