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Anchor Chain
… I've used both techniques, with success mind you. As for my tug I've almost completed it, I'm waiting on some glue. I ordered from CMB, I should be recieving it in the post by friday. Then I'll be able to glue together my superstructure. An …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
25 Jan 2017
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Anchor Chain
… get and even coat. What do you think? Steve PS. How is the tug and did you decide to build the Pilot Boat in the end? This is mine at a recent evening regatta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pTQgjg8ZuY
by cormorant · 10 years ago
25 Jan 2017
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Simple illuminated on / off switch
Hello Got a tug with delicate superstructure. I'd like to instal an 'external' illuminated on/off switch so I contect 2x 12vbatteries, lights water pump/hose and then put the accommodation back on and then at the lake, just flick/push the e …
by barnet · 10 years ago
26 Dec 2016
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Engine Sound Effects
… r sound effects, I have a Diesel engine sound affects in my tug serenity. and when the tug is far out I can't here it! so is it really worth an investment of £165 is it! That's practically half the value of another model. for that kind of p …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
29 Nov 2016
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Notification Updates
Hi Tug Hercules, Please check out your notification settings. if you're using the website hover over your username in the top left, then click Notifications. if you're using the app, the same thing can be done by clicking Settings in the to …
by fireboat · 10 years ago
16 Nov 2016
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Wanted
Model slipway dutch courage tug wanted
by Ebonnie176 · 10 years ago
4 Nov 2016
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found this free site for plans
… ite works nicely, I already downloaded a Set of plans for a tugboat. Ed
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
27 Oct 2016
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receiver voltage output
… red one of Alan Bond's 16 channel sound effect units for my tug. In the instruction PDF on the Forge Electronics site it states IN RED!!! - Maximum supply voltage is 5.2v ' systems with 6v BECs or 6v battery packs must NOT be used. As I can …
by octman · 10 years ago
18 Oct 2016
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Aeronaut Pilot Boat
… shocked but had to explain, I really like collecting Model Tugs. Oh, Good luck on her lighting, I will be waiting patiently for your video. Ed
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
18 Sep 2016
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Smoke Generator
… at about£50 all up. it also features in a forthcoming model tug build article (Rhonnda..in Model Boats early in 2017, I hope) Cheers..........Ron Rees.
by ronrees · 10 years ago
18 Sep 2016
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Nickel Silver Rod
… oat in action! sounds great. I'm going to put a mixer on my tug to take advantage of the close quarter turn radius also! Ed
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
4 Sep 2016
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Anchor
… out his name if Saintsalvio , he has an anchor winch on his tugboat! Just send him an PM I'm sure he would help Ed
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
14 Aug 2016
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Aeronaut Pilot Boat
Hi Steve How's your pilot boat coming along? My tugboat is coming along nicely, I'm working on her rub-rails at the present. Ed
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
14 Aug 2016
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New Guy On Th e Block:-Introduction
Hi mtbman I myself am hoping you find the right tugboat, I know how that can be I collect Tugboats! I love tugboats I have built one and am currently building another. so my hats off to you and your endeavor in finding the tugboat you seek! …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
14 Aug 2016
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New Guy On Th e Block:-Introduction
… help? as I am looking for someone to build me a Large scale TUGBOAT (British Type) or just possibly a MTB/PT BOAT? but more of this later. Wishing you all the very best Steve
by rctugman · 10 years ago
14 Aug 2016
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New Guy On Th e Block:-Introduction
… f your point,but I doubt weather anyone as a large scale RC Tug just to give away and to be honest I wouold not expect such a thing fro free. all the best steve
by rctugman · 10 years ago
10 Aug 2016
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New Guy On Th e Block:-Introduction
Whilst I am on the specific subject of RC Tugboats I wonder if fellow members could maybe give me a short list of say three of the Best RC Large Scale Tug-Boats currently available? Similar to the ENVOY. at least I can look at all the optio …
by rctugman · 10 years ago
9 Aug 2016
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New Guy On Th e Block:-Introduction
… a 4 x wheel trolley with some kind of flexible strop so the Tug can sit and move a little,with secure straps of what ever kind? (yet to be designed?) I am sure from what I have read that if my potential tug is to a good spec from the start …
by rctugman · 10 years ago
9 Aug 2016
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New Guy On Th e Block:-Introduction
… ng to be honest is not a great appeal to me. so A pre built TUG is now the goal I was looking seriously at a large Perkasse Boat but in my heart of hearts TUGS are what I really want, possibly a Model Slipway model ,which as being offered t …
by rctugman · 10 years ago
8 Aug 2016
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Which Glue To Use?
Hi All I'm in the process of building my Push tug San Pedro By Dumas! the build is about 50% plastic 50% wood. I've started her build using Z-Poxy and a bit of Zap-a-Gap Cyano Med! my question is what other glues can I use besides the epoxy …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
3 Aug 2016
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Which Glue To Use?
… 've been using Z-Poxy and its holding nicely! the San Pedro tug is an interesting build as it's a challenge figuring out what glue to use! Ed
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
2 Aug 2016
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Search lights
… am. I've attached a photo of a searchlight on my 1:48 scale tug. it uses a 10mm dia LED. The back plate is a circle of styrene, and the case is 1/2" styrene tube. The legs of the LED are bent down and around, with extension wires soldered o …
by Trillium · 10 years ago
1 Aug 2016
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MilliPut
… water proof! I found this out the hard way, I used bondo on Tug Serenities skeg, and the Skeg keeps on clacking! This is why I choose milliput! Ed
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
24 Jul 2016
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Aeronaut Pilot Boat
… e how's your aeronaut pilot boat coming along? Although the tug San Pedro looks unusual I do think it would make a nice addition to my fleet! I've been thinking about the Aeronaut Pilot Boat, and I think she'll probably run for about 20 to …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
14 Jul 2016
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Aeronaut Pilot Boat
Ed Never thought too much about tugs, but this one looks very unusual and an interesting design. I'm sure this will be a great addition to your fleet. Steve
by cormorant · 10 years ago
14 Jul 2016
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Aeronaut Pilot Boat
… o order my aeronaut pilot boat! I've also been looking at a tugboat it's the DUMAS SAN PEDRO PUSH TUG 1:32 SCALE. Take a look at the picture what do you think?
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
12 Jul 2016
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Schottel drives
… hottel drives pre lubricated? Just about to fit them into a tug.as you have to dismantle them to fit them I have found that the upper gearing is bone dry, due to the cost of these units I don't want to find out the hard way. Steve.
by Stour-boy · 10 years ago
10 Jul 2016
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Schottel drives
Edward,the assembly as you put is in the shape of a harbour tug called, W.H.Parr, and operates in Port Nelson N.Z. I wanted to build this tug as it is named after my mothers cousin. it was built in Dunedin in the early 70s. I was able to ob …
by Stour-boy · 10 years ago
10 Jul 2016

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