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Aeronaut Pilot Boat
… e UK along with the Aeronaut pilot boat! I already have two tugboats I don't want a third one. the pilot boat looks as if it will be a heck of a boat on the water! as it has the right configuration of hull for speed! Steve, keep those pictu …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
1 Jul 2016
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Aeronaut Pilot Boat
… ed to make a big decision! I'm thinking of just sticking to tugboats, haha!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
26 Jun 2016
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Aeronaut Pilot Boat
… chase or not. I've been looking at the Dumas San Pedro Push Tug as a possible alternative ! I can't help it I love Tugs.
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
26 Jun 2016
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Is westbournemodel@ co serious?
… Cornwall Model Boat Ltd, can't wait to put them on my Model Tug!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
10 Jun 2016
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new steamer
… you need to take breaks! it took me one year to complete my tugboat but I think it's because I took frequent breaks! I'm on a break right now!!!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
5 Jun 2016
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Is westbournemodel@ co serious?
… all, just thought I say that I just ordered the crew for my Tugboat lets see how long before I get them! Oh, I ordered from CMB because I just didn't see any thing worth while here in the states!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
5 Jun 2016
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Is westbournemodel@ co serious?
… et you know when I order and when I receive the crew for my tugboat!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
4 Jun 2016
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Is westbournemodel@ co serious?
… e they a responsible place to deal with? as I have found my tugboats crew in their establishment wanting to buy but unsure!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
3 Jun 2016
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Is westbournemodel@ co serious?
… ourne, I just tried to order some 1/32 scale figures for my Tugboat! but my card was declined twice I don't know why! so after two try's I decided to keep on looking around. I guess I have to count my blessings! oh, does any body know where …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
3 Jun 2016
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2 x ESCs
… However, if good maneuverability is needed (such as with a tug), then using two is preferable. Have never tried the mixer approach, that would simplify control handling. Food for thought - which is one of the reasons these forums are so in …
by Rowen · 10 years ago
23 May 2016
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2 x ESCs
… n Electronics also do a mixer that does this. My Southamton tug only had one ESC and the turning performance left a lot to be desired, but with 2 ESCs and the Action P40 mixer it will, literally, turn in its own length. Chris
by octman · 10 years ago
23 May 2016
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RFI problem
I'm in the process of upgrading a Southampton 1:36 scale tug I bought about five years ago. it was originally 27Mhz now I've put a 2.4Ghz radio and I've also upgraded the speed controller! my problem is I'm getting some kind of feed back, c …
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
23 May 2016
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RFI problem
… receiver)so I accomplished what I wanted, to have my second tugboat operational...
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
20 May 2016
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RFI problem
There were two articles reviewing the tug MMI Oct 2004 and Model Boats Nov 2004. There was an article describing the conversion done at a later date but I can't locate at present. if I can find at a later date I will post details. Dave
by Dave M · 10 years ago
19 May 2016
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2 x ESCs
I have large tug 54" long and weights approximately 70LBS. I have has a terrible time in making the model respond to anytype of turns when in reverse. Harbor models has a throtte and Rudder Mixer. that solve the entire situation. Each engin …
by don6398 · 10 years ago
16 May 2016
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2 x ESCs
… n propulsion. 3 are ferries, 1 a cargo ship, and 1 a paddle tug. All are controlled using a Robbe F14 Navy twin-stick with two motors, and most have twin ESC's. Of the three ferries, two are long and slim (Mona's isle and Wahine). I have fo …
by Trillium · 10 years ago
15 May 2016
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Is westbournemodel@ co serious?
I need to buy some crew members for my model Tugboat but, after reading this I know were I'm not buying them from! Sorry to see you going through so much Saintsalvio. Westbourne Models shame on you!
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
5 May 2016
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Which channels to use on a 4 channel TX if I only need two?
… e the aileron channel instead of the rudder channel? My new tug has a mixer included in the setup and I am sure I will be wobbling all over the place if I use the existing arrangement! Chris
by octman · 10 years ago
5 May 2016
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Left or right
… hough I once had to deliver a replica Manchester Ship Canal tug "Frodsham" to it's new mooring. Apart from a 12 point list just to start its petrol/diesel Kelvin engine it had hydraulic drive and a steering wheel...slap, bang in the middle. …
by Westquay · 10 years ago
26 Apr 2016
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About the Waterline on Serenity
… accommodate for the waterline. Did I neglect to mention my Tugboat is one yrs old. and it has never been in open waters the pond that I know of is kind of far for me to walk to.
by figtree7nts · 10 years ago
24 Apr 2016
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About the Waterline on Serenity
… n running astern water will buildup and flow onto the deck. Tugs dont have much freeboard at the stern so keep her stern fairly high. Test sailing did you have any problems with the propwash boiling etc causing you to lower the stern??? Mar …
by jarvo · 10 years ago
24 Apr 2016
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About the Waterline on Serenity
… D. Daft as it sounds, your problem is easy!!!!!! moore your tug in the center of the bath, make sure the water is still then sprinkle talc onto the water, it will stick to the hull along the waterline. CRITICAL bit, lift the hull out straig …
by jarvo · 10 years ago
23 Apr 2016
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apprentice
… I I seek some help on how to wire up twin motors on the new tug I am building thanks iain 1084
by acrefour · 11 years ago
6 Mar 2016
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Servo current draw.
… hink that YouTube video is a bit over the top for my little tug.withall the heavy engineering I am surprised that there were not any metal bracing so between the drivers and driven gears. I will contact the servo shop to see what they recom …
by Stour-boy · 11 years ago
6 Mar 2016
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apprentice
Also what batteries and size of the hull, what tug is it we can help!!!! Mark
by jarvo · 11 years ago
6 Mar 2016
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Servo current draw.
… am using are the CEM 040 Schottel drive units on a 2ft long tug so I think it will be a (suck it and see) situation.
by Stour-boy · 11 years ago
6 Mar 2016
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Servo current draw.
… the same power source that's fine ? I am building a harbour tug with azimuth schottel drives with 180 degree steering and using astern for the other 180 if that makes sense both drives independent of each other. is there a gyroscopic reacti …
by Stour-boy · 11 years ago
6 Mar 2016
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Battery
… on the Model. I have a Rother class, Slipway Teskoa & Imara Tug that benifit from separate stick control for manoeuvrability, ie steering courses. Then a Robe Dusseldorf that doesn't. My car ferry with twin screw & bow thruster, all indepen …
by Derek · 11 years ago
19 Feb 2016

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