Harbour reply Re: Lulonga River Tug Hello Tim, my boat uses one geared motor linked to the paddle wheels via a chain drive. Steering is very effective by making a clip on rudder extension. The dr… ♥ 2 · 717 · 2 years ago Harbour reply Re: Lulonga River Tug Hello Tim, I admit to using this boat on calmer days is best, as with any paddle steamer! I have opted for straight drive to the paddles with rudder control. I… ♥ 3 · 755 · 2 years ago Harbour reply Re: Lulonga River Tug Yes you are correct, well spotted. The drive cog is slightly larger than the one on the shaft. This is due to the space allowed. The speed is controlled by an … ♥ 5 · 804 · 2 years ago Harbour reply Re: Lulonga River Tug The speed is controlled on the Lulanga by an electronic speed controller, half speed on the transmitter throttle is more than enough. Paddles seem to have an o… ♥ 3 · 828 · 2 years ago Harbour reply Re: Lulonga River Tug I will try and take some video of her sailing this weekend if the weather permits. If very windy the model yachts will come out instead! Tony ♥ 4 · 833 · 2 years ago Harbour reply Re: Lulonga River Tug Lulonga plans and hull available from Sarik Hobbies in UK. ♥ 3 · 836 · 2 years ago Harbour Lulonga River Tug Lulonga steam river tug. Broad beam twin stern paddles. Very stable and graceful on the water. Single motor (12 volt)chain driven from geared motor. Fitted wit… 338 · 2 years ago Harbour reply Re: (Tug Boat) Lulonga quarterwheeler Interesting article thank you. I have a Lulonga fitted with a chuffing steam effect mister unit. It is single electrical motor drive through a gearbox and nylo… ♥ 4 · 541 · 2 years ago Forum reply Thames Sailing Barge I have built two Kitty models , this little thames barge can be made to look really good as a proper model on the water, it sails well and is a manageable size… ♥ 4 · 1,095 · 3 years ago Forum reply Thames Barge Plan Kitty Thank you for the detailed information but it is the free plan from the April 1999 model boats magazine that I need . I have inherited a partly completed model… 2,509 · 7 years ago