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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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Re: Aeronaut Kalle
… servo, RX & NiMH battery. I'm building a Zippkits Springer tug with their brushless motor, I have every chance to do the drivetrain without a universal, but just wondering abt the wisdom of hoping for perfect alignment as the boat ages.
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… I scratch built my first RC sale model boat, a 42 inch long tug boat. I am happy to be a part of this forum and read just about every post. So, WELCOME ABOARD! Lew
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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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Re: Russian KC100D waterjet work boat project
… e what you want and copy and paste to Google translate eg : Tugs name translates to trout (see pics for process) you can do it on a smart phone with a translation app which is easier. Fun to learn. You can pick any language on the right a w …
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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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"Amsterdam"
This the model of the Tug "Amsterdam" I acquired from Norm Milne. This is a first class build. Wijsmuller salvage and long distance towage tug ''Amsterdam'' Built in 1971 by Scheepswerf Johann Oelkers K.G., Hamburg (563) as ''Hamburg'' for …
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Re: Amsterdam Wijsmuller
… odel very nicely, documented with that backdrop of the real tug's features. You hav helped me by showing aft deck rigging options for tow. Thank you for posting ! I love tugs as well, one being refitted after rolling over to sink, + two new …
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Amsterdam Wijsmuller
My second model as model tug builder, video on youtube: https://youtu.be/wyPdt9xPmzM This model is sold in 2021 to a old sailer from Wijsmuller
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Update….
… the couple of days I have done a bit of work on the us army tug, hull shaping ect, I think it’s turned out pretty well for a novice. The cable ties really helped with keeping the shape while the glue dried with the help of a few pins. Bit m …
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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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Frederick Mistral (aka "Duna)
… orrections/modifications to it following photos of the real tug. This included many new/replacement parts that I had 3D printed by Shapeways. They are shown in the last three photos. This is an interest tug *(the historic original is still …
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Re: Maiden!!
Looks great on the water, . Now, it needs a job. Tugboats need a job to do. What might you push or tow?
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Winter Project
… de up a deck sheet & now I need to think about type of boat Tugboat, Chris Craft or Speed boat. I added a little slogan I found on my liquor box & thought it is appropriate for model boat builders. We all have had boats get wet from rain; s …
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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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Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
… siren on the cross bar between them ( smaller Russian boats/tugs etc have coded siren signals rather than air horns ) There are 2 lights on top of each board plus a nav light. I assume the top lights (which seem to be blue) are working ligh …
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Hamburg
my build of the "Hamburg" later the Amsterdam sea tug
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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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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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Russian K100D waterjet work boat project
… lot quicker than a built up one to do. I did it with a 40" tug about 1980 and it worked very well. Picked up a 2400x1200x50mm sheet of polystyrene from the hardware,($36) and had the basic hull form done in about an hour for a cost of arou …
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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, …
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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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New Boat
About to finish this Dumas Tug Boat.
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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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Details on the Judy B
… gs are absolutely great in your neck of the woods...A great tug like this one being constructed in the local Toluca Lake shipyards, needs a good radar. I have gone with the @indows 95 look. I am also fully committed to adding some wooden IK …
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Springer #1 (Zipp kits - Scale: 1/18)
Looking for a fun boat? Take a look at the Springer type tugs. Zipp Kits is one manufacture that makes the Springer easy to build and inexpensive. You can easily scratch build on yourself. I bought four of these. At 18 inches long they are …
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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.