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    Graupner Glasgow paddle tug
    1 Photo ยท 19 Likes ยท 6 Comments
    Boat Length
    39" (99.06 cm)
    Motor Type
    Brushed
    Drive Type
    Geared
    Battery Type
    NiMH
    Battery mAh
    5Ah (5,000 mAh)
    Run Time
    1+ hrs
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Oxford-Dave
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    This model is one I have wanted for years, but I thought I'd never find one after Graupner folded.
    However, I found this on ebay and it was only a little over an hour's drove to collect it (I couldn't imagine the damage a courier would do to a boat this heavy & fragile).
    On getting it home, I replaced the radio with one of my own, and took it to the Oxford Model Boat Club's regular Sunday morning meeting. It floated well and at the water line, and the paddles turned, but far too fast. The 6v lead acid battery was refusing to hold charge so it was replaced with a NiMH.
    On checking the boat over when I got home I found it to be completely dry inside, which was a relief, and on checking the motor it was an MFA geared 540, with a ratio of 2.5:1 at the output shaft, which then drove the paddles through a further 3:1 geared reduction.
    After a little thought, I drove over to my local model shop (Howes) and bought two more MFA geared 540s, one at 11:1 and the other at 6:1. I decided to fit the 11:1 first, and next time out with the new motor and a good 6 cell NiMH pack, the Glasgow performed perfectly. Much easier throttle control with the higher gearing. The boat makes headway even when the paddles are revolving so slowly that I can see each individual paddle.
    The boat needs a bit of attention to the details, but that will be done over the winter.
    Overall, it was worth waiting for, though I am sure I'd have appreciated had it fallen into my lap earlier.

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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Graupner Glasgow paddle tug
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ chugalone100 ( Sub-Lieutenant)
    โœง 34 Views ยท 2 Likes
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    Ebay is the place to hunt.
    I personally love all the wooden ships from Imai (also folded)
    Checking every day is the way I have found my most valuable models.
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    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Graupner Glasgow paddle tug
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Oxford-Dave ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    โœง 38 Views ยท 1 Like
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    Phil H - the Glasgow is about one metre in length, but surprisingly heavy. I need to make a new stand for it as I am concerned that it will fall from the the current static display stand when I carry it to the lake.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Graupner Glasgow paddle tug
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Oxford-Dave ( Chief Petty Officer 1st Class)
    โœง 38 Views ยท 1 Like
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    Jumpugly - I haven't heard anything about the fate of the Graupner designs. I know that Krick has acquired some of the Robbe designs and are reissuing them under the Krick/Ro-Marin brand.
    I hope that someone can revive the Graupner boats as they were good models.
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Graupner Glasgow paddle tug
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ jumpugly ( Rear Admiral)
    โœง 54 Views ยท 2 Likes
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    What a Beauty Dave!!! Always great grabbing that one dream kit!
    Just got me thinkingโ€ฆDid Krick grab all the Robbe and Graupner plans, patterns, and molds?
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Graupner Glasgow paddle tug
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง PhilH ( Midshipman)
    โœง 54 Views ยท 1 Like
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    Great looking boat i would love to own one myself what is the length of the boat
    Philuk๐Ÿ‘
    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Re: Graupner Glasgow paddle tug
    1 month ago by ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Doogle ( Rear Admiral)
    โœง 71 Views ยท 3 Likes
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    Nice ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘



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