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π¬ Re: Paddle boxes
5 years ago by π¬π§ 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 ▲
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π¬ Re: Paddle boxes
5 years ago by π¬π§ 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 ▲
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π¬ Re: Bridge Construction
5 years ago by πΊπΈ figtree7nts ( Admiral)
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Very nice! π
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