Started Sir William Hoy in 2013 and is 45 inches in length and I am still working on the fittings and finishing. The original coal fired tug was built 1929 in the N.E. of England.
Both model tugs have twin motors geared down 6 to 1 and have differential steering.
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Started Sir William Hoy in 2013 and is 45 inches in length and I am still working on the fittings and finishing. The original coal fired tug was built 1929 in the N.E. of England.
Both model tugs have twin motors geared down 6 to 1 and have differential steering.
Both these models are scratch built Durban tugs in 1:48 scale.
Built J.R. More between 2011 and 2012 and is 41 inches in length. The original oil fired tug was built 1961 on the Clyde and was one of the last steam tugs to be built on the Clyde. This tug still exists at the Durban Museum and is undergoing restoration.
Started Sir William Hoy in 2013 and is 45 inches in length and I am still working on the fittings and finishing. The original coal fired tug was built 1929 in the N.E. of England.
Both model tugs have twin motors geared down 6 to 1 and have differential steering.
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Both these models are scratch built Durban tugs in 1:48 scale.
Built J.R. More between 2011 and 2012 and is 41 inches in length. The original oil fired tug was built 1961 on the Clyde and was one of the last steam tugs to be built on the Clyde. This tug still exists at the Durban Museum and is undergoing restoration.
Started Sir William Hoy in 2013 and is 45 inches in length and I am still working on the fittings and finishing. The original coal fired tug was built 1929 in the N.E. of England.
Both model tugs have twin motors geared down 6 to 1 and have differential steering.
HI this was my winter project the hull was given to me by my son who got it at a car boot sale it had been on fire as it was driven by a petrol engine in now has twin brushless motors with 45mm props but going to put 50mm props on when they come as it needs a little bit more speed Built from a set of plans this my first go at this as I build from kits in the past cabins made out of 3mm/1.5m ply and some 1.5mm balsa wood . Hull was sprayed and the deck and cabins brushed with enamel paint.
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HI this was my winter project the hull was given to me by my son who got it at a car boot sale it had been on fire as it was driven by a petrol engine in now has twin brushless motors with 45mm props but going to put 50mm props on when they come as it needs a little bit more speed Built from a set of plans this my first go at this as I build from kits in the past cabins made out of 3mm/1.5m ply and some 1.5mm balsa wood . Hull was sprayed and the deck and cabins brushed with enamel paint.
I have to disagree when you say that brushless motors are power hungry I have one more boat on a brushless and get a longer run than with brush motors a lot of members in our club use brushless with good results
I have to disagree when you say that brushless motors are power hungry I have one more boat on a brushless and get a longer run than with brush motors a lot of members in our club use brushless with good results
I agree brushless give excellent results and will outperform brushed motors any day, provided they are set up correctly.
Power hungry was possibly a poor use of words. My point was that brushless electronics can and do draw very heavy currents which LiPo's are able to supply, and are very light weight.
We use brushless on many model at my club and for performance and endurance they can't be beaten. 👍 😀
I agree brushless give excellent results and will outperform brushed motors any day, provided they are set up correctly.
Power hungry was possibly a poor use of words. My point was that brushless electronics can and do draw very heavy currents which LiPo's are able to supply, and are very light weight.
We use brushless on many model at my club and for performance and endurance they can't be beaten. 👍 😀
Some updated photos of my Crash tender. Built from Kitshack kit. Close to maiden voyage now when I can test the twin brushless motors.
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Bourbon Orca is an anchor handling vessel based in Bergen.
The owners and builders wouldn't let me have a set of lines, so, I designed this myself on Delftship from photos available on the web.
The hull is plank on frame, driven by twin 900 size motors off 12v. She has an action twin esc and mixer which enables her to pivot on her own axis without the need to use the bowthruster
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Bourbon Orca is an anchor handling vessel based in Bergen.
The owners and builders wouldn't let me have a set of lines, so, I designed this myself on Delftship from photos available on the web.
The hull is plank on frame, driven by twin 900 size motors off 12v. She has an action twin esc and mixer which enables her to pivot on her own axis without the need to use the bowthruster
built this cruiser, has twin 850 brushed motors, goes well on the water
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Can anyone tell me what boat is this.... I bought it from a friend who couldn't find any reference to it, very streamlined, it's got a fiberlass hull and cabin,twin motors.
{"text":"Can anyone tell me what boat is this.... I bought it from a friend who couldn't find any reference to it, very streamlined, it's got a fiberlass hull and cabin,twin motors.","subject":"raf ASR","media":[{"id":"1387292190","name":"1387292190.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1387292190/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1387292190/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1387292156","name":"1387292156.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1387292156/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1387292156/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
Can anyone tell me what boat is this.... I bought it from a friend who couldn't find any reference to it, very streamlined, it's got a fiberlass hull and cabin,twin motors.
Many thanks Mark. I had given up hope finding the period of the craft. As yet, done nothing tto it,but will now start th e refurb, ready for next year.
Many thanks Mark. I had given up hope finding the period of the craft. As yet, done nothing tto it,but will now start th e refurb, ready for next year.
at last I took it for its first run on the lake and it went like a dream,can't tell you how good it looked lots of interest from others,its running on twin Emax EL4030/10 motors,two Hobbywing 60 brushless speed controllers and four 18.5 volt 5s1p LI polymer 4000 mah 35c batteries .what can I say but a really good kit from speed line models,would love to build the trent now but don't think the wife would let me go missing for another year in the shed but fingers crossed
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at last I took it for its first run on the lake and it went like a dream,can't tell you how good it looked lots of interest from others,its running on twin Emax EL4030/10 motors,two Hobbywing 60 brushless speed controllers and four 18.5 volt 5s1p LI polymer 4000 mah 35c batteries .what can I say but a really good kit from speed line models,would love to build the trent now but don't think the wife would let me go missing for another year in the shed but fingers crossed
hI dave
once I can find out how to get them downloaded on to this site I will post some video,I have tried once before but with no luck I must be doing something wrong
hI dave
once I can find out how to get them downloaded on to this site I will post some video,I have tried once before but with no luck I must be doing something wrong
1/12th scale Guard lifeboat still not finished still havent painted the cockpit thats why the blue window but just couldnt wait to see it on the water. Powered by twin Pittman motors it has six low profile 12v batteries mounted below the waterline to aid in its self righting.
{"text":"1/12th scale Guard lifeboat still not finished still havent painted the cockpit thats why the blue window but just couldnt wait to see it on the water. Powered by twin Pittman motors it has six low profile 12v batteries mounted below the waterline to aid in its self righting.","subject":"52' Coast Guard Lifeboat","media":[{"id":"1377302622","name":"1377302622.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1377302622/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1377302622/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1374096189","name":"1374096189.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1374096189/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1374096189/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1374096145","name":"1374096145.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1374096145/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1374096145/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"},{"id":"1374096110","name":"1374096110.jpg","caption":"","url":"https://model-boats.com/media/1374096110/l","thumbUrl":"https://model-boats.com/media/1374096110/s","isImage":true,"ext":"jpg"}],"youtubeUrl":""}
1/12th scale Guard lifeboat still not finished still havent painted the cockpit thats why the blue window but just couldnt wait to see it on the water. Powered by twin Pittman motors it has six low profile 12v batteries mounted below the waterline to aid in its self righting.
I BUILT THIS FROM A KITSHAK KIT. ITS 56 INCHES LONG. TWIN 850 MOTORS.LOTS OF EXTRA DETAILS FITTED.
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Hi, Looks really good mutual. Nice to see one of our own finished well.
Anyone else who's intersted they are on sale in the model shop on the left...
KitShack
Hi, Looks really good mutual. Nice to see one of our own finished well.
Anyone else who's intersted they are on sale in the model shop on the left...
KitShack
Your model boat looks wonderful and would be a great example to show people how this model should look like. Would it please be possible to have some of your build photos emailed to us so that we can show of your great work on our new website.
We would be truely greatful.
KitShack
HI There
Your model boat looks wonderful and would be a great example to show people how this model should look like. Would it please be possible to have some of your build photos emailed to us so that we can show of your great work on our new website.
We would be truely greatful.
KitShack
This boat is currently being cleaned and minor repairs to be carried out. Twin electric motors are going into hull and will be a r/c conversion. Super detailed interior.
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This boat is currently being cleaned and minor repairs to be carried out. Twin electric motors are going into hull and will be a r/c conversion. Super detailed interior.
Hi,
I am also trying to build the Robert Thelwell. its been three years now, but I don't seem to be getting on. Too many problems regarding detail and availibility. May get to it again later this year but unfortunately it does'nt look too hopeful. I did go to Wells-next-Sea the other week to find the Mabel Alice there, with three other lifeboats, an unusual coincidence. Good luck with the build - Gordon
Hi,
I am also trying to build the Robert Thelwell. its been three years now, but I don't seem to be getting on. Too many problems regarding detail and availibility. May get to it again later this year but unfortunately it does'nt look too hopeful. I did go to Wells-next-Sea the other week to find the Mabel Alice there, with three other lifeboats, an unusual coincidence. Good luck with the build - Gordon
This Model of the J. R. More tug which was one of the very last large Steam Tugs built on the Clyde in 1961.
Scratchbuilt from the 1:48 scale plans of a sistership the F.C. Sturrock with various modifications for J. R. More. Powered by twin 12v geared motors.
The J. R. More Tug is a large tug and still exists as a Museum exhibit at the Durban Maritime Museum and well worth a visit in South Africa.
My thanks to Keith Marks who was a Master of J. R. More and the F. C. Sturrock among others for his photographs, help and interest during the construction of this model and is now a good friend.
This video was taken at the Sumner Ponds which is used on alternate Thursday by the Southwater Dabblers MBC.
Video is not very good quality but will remake with a better video.
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This Model of the J. R. More tug which was one of the very last large Steam Tugs built on the Clyde in 1961.
Scratchbuilt from the 1:48 scale plans of a sistership the F.C. Sturrock with various modifications for J. R. More. Powered by twin 12v geared motors.
The J. R. More Tug is a large tug and still exists as a Museum exhibit at the Durban Maritime Museum and well worth a visit in South Africa.
My thanks to Keith Marks who was a Master of J. R. More and the F. C. Sturrock among others for his photographs, help and interest during the construction of this model and is now a good friend.
This video was taken at the Sumner Ponds which is used on alternate Thursday by the Southwater Dabblers MBC.
Video is not very good quality but will remake with a better video.
