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    Fitting of Sponstons and bulwarks
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    πŸ“ Fitting of Sponstons and bulwarks
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    After cutting the hull free from the former using the prepared slots sanded the top of the frames, etc . I made up two sponsons for the paddle and secured them to the side of the hull using blocks and brackets. My attention then turned to fitting the bulwarks. Using strips of lime I bent one piece round a former to form the stern. It was softened using hot water. Clamped to former and allowed to dry. This was then glued and pinned to the hull. Note:- When planking I allowed for a space below deck level to allow the bulwarks to secured to the deck edge. The foredeck bulwarks were easier due to the curves of hull.
    I coated the interior of the hull with isopon epoxy resin to waterproof the interior and to strengthen the hull.

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    πŸ“ Cutting out the acess hatches,etc
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    From the drawing, marked out and cut the frames for the access hatch. Also cut in the bulwarks various holes for hawsers.
    Fitted bracing pieces round the hold ready for the superstructure to be mounted.
    Fitted rubbing belts, and bulwark doublers.

    πŸ“ Fabricating the Paddle Drive .
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    Having researched the use of a motor for each paddle,I came across a blog which did not recommend it due to the high risk of capsizing the tug if one was on Drive and the other in reverse. Therefore went for a single motor drive via a gearbox. The plans show this arrangement. After a long hunt using Google found a supplier for suitable drive cogs. Using brass sheet made the gearbox assembly as per the drawing. Parts were soft soldered together.
    For a drive motor I used one from the spares box. This was fitted with a reduction gearbox. Until I put the boat in the water I have no idea if the ratios will be ok.

    πŸ“ Painting the hull
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    The hull was painted with aerosol car paint from Halfords , satin black for above the water line. Red above the water line. white for rubbing belt.

    πŸ“ Paddle boxes
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    Paddle boxes are constructed of 1/32 Birch plywood. Using templates from the drawing cut out using the jewellers saw again. Portholes were purchased from Modelbits.
    Handrails are electrical copper wire.
    These boxes have been arranged to be a push fit to the sponsons. A rubber grommet is on the drive shaft to reduce the risk of water entering the hull.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Paddle boxes
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    Hi John
    Thanks for the info on your experience with individual paddle drives.
    I was just being cautious as It would be very embarrassing to have the tug turn turtle.
    As far as the plans are concerned these were purchased more than a year ago however if you google "iron paddle tug" ,one of the results is www.skipper.co.uk.
    In there you can purchase drgs form Brown,Son&Ferguson, 4-10DARNLEY STREET, GLASGOW, G41 2SD. Online for Β£10.
    There is a web site called tynetugs which has loads of info on tugs built in the same yard.
    Hope this helps
    Robert
    πŸ’¬ Re: Paddle boxes
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ JOHN ( Midshipman)
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    Hello with regard to the tug capsizing, due to independent paddles, I very much doubt that - not if you have your ballast correctly placed in the bottom of the hull.

    I myself built the Forceful Tug with independent paddles and belt drive and sailed this on many occasion with no trouble of capsizing, even though the paddles are non-feathering. (Non-feathering paddles tend to 'dig' into the water and pull the model over to one side).

    As a side question, could you tell me where you obtained your plans for the tug you are building? You will see that I belong South Shields and Rennoldsons boat builders are noted to my wife - as she used to work for one of their relations.

    John
    πŸ“ Start of superstructure construction
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    Using 1/32 Birch plywood and off cuts of lime. Cut out and assembled the superstructure. This to have a snug fit to the hold sides.

    πŸ“ Bridge Construction
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    I had a couple of goes following the plans however I was not happy with the result.
    I again did a bit of research and found that these tugs had a whole load of different designs for the bridge. So I designed my own with straight sides making it a bit simpler. The wheel house was made from 1/32 Birch plywood. As you can see from the pic. It includes a chart table, engine telegraph, ships wheel binnacle.sliding doors. All made from scratch. I have to say some of the parts needed multiple attempts.

    πŸ’¬ Re: Bridge Construction
    5 years ago by πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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    Very nice! πŸ‘
    πŸ“ Completing the Superstructure
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    The superstructure was sprayed with white primer and a top coat of appliance white.
    Port holes fitted. Windows glazed. The funnel was made from a toothpaste tube. It has a nice tapered flange. The funnel guys are copper wire and the turn buckles each made from 2mm brass tube and two ring pins. These were soft soldered together. The deck was planked using 0.5x5mm mahogany strips. The handrail stanchions and brass handrail wire were purchased from Modelboat bits.
    The engine telegraph units manufactured from wood doweling and brass items.
    The forward doors made out of mahogany strips.
    Additional Info
    Port holes - Alwayshobbies.com
    Ringpins -These were found in a craft shop in the jewellery section.
    Brass tube - B&Q
    Spray paint - Halfords
    Mahogany strips - left over from another project but can be found online.

    πŸ“ Towing hook assembly
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    To allow proper towing capacity I have reinforced the deck to where the towing assembly can be secured and the assembly is built with strength in mind. The top can be removed to give access to holes to allow the assembly to be screwed down to the deck.

    The towing hook is made out of brass sheet (2 pieces soft soldered together).
    The gratings are made from car body repair sheet from Halfords.

    πŸ“ Cabin companions, skylights and boiler room skylights
    5 years ago by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Hillro ( Lieutenant)
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    Cabin companions are manufactured from bits of scrap timber. Skylights manufactured from plasticard.
    Dimensions from plans.

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