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Voltage increasing via regulator
… I have a voltage regulator I’d like to fit to my Southport tug (currently running on 7.2v Ni-MHs) in order to get it up to 12v. I’m after more speed/power and would particularly like the bow thruster running a bit faster than it does on 7. …
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Voltage increasing via regulator
… at that!) I’d like running a bit faster, you’re right about tugs not being sprinters! Regards, Eric
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Voltage increasing via regulator
… r motors! Frankly I don't really know why you're bothering, tugs aren't sprinters! If you want more pulling power with the existing setup try experimenting with prop sizes and pitch. Will probably achieve much more than fiddlin' about with …
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PS Waverley
… Martin, Doug was right I built, am still building a paddle tug Aid , I have some drawings of the Strongbow if you are interested it may take a day or two to rake them out. Cheers Marky
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The Building Board
I still have a set from thirty years ago, now here in Portugal. With a new board i must say.
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Julieth 4 French fishing boat
… he is using it for doors and access hatch covers on his TID tug. Canabus
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Kingsmere Model Boat Club
… boats to brushless motors. Sadly I'm not into slow running tugs and the like. I'm into MTB's and RAF Crash Tenders mainly or fast running speed boats.
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Springer
Thinking of building a Springer Tug as my first full build project ...
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Springer
… d some birch ply from Slec to start on the hull of Springer Tug !
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Taycol Supemarine Resurrection
… f you reduce that your Sea Commander may behave more like a tug I suspect If you do decide to go that way PLEASE don't ask me to make it, I'm having enough trouble with the 1to1 gearing for my fish cutter Good luck with bathroom and OP. Fin …
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Mcgregor 1990s transmitter/receiver
Thanks Mike, just got one for my grandson to use with his tug, he's only 4 but really enjoys trying to manoeuver his barges, and getting quite good at it. Cheers Colin.
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Calculating scale speed
… Such is the diversity in model boating with anything from a tug to fast service launches and hydroplanes there is always the issue of what is scale speed as we want our models to look right when on the water. This can be achieved by finding …
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Taycol Supemarine Resurrection
… quite good and learning learning manoeuvring with my large tug Valiant which is just over 4ft and pushing 60yrs old. I have never been tired of those that are willing to learn and have a go. BTW The supermarine is mine and I am going to be …
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bulkheads
… lan at the top of the thread shows a specific Water Tractor tug plan specifically designed for the VS drives, including the large straight keel at the stern. I suggest Green72West should either use VS drives or use another type of hull for …
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bulkheads
… ne another! First two pics show a twin Voith propeller on a tug hull (as on the plan above) and the operating principle. 3rd pic is cross section of the Z-Drive as produced by the Schottel company. it is a 360° rotating 'pod'. Newer version …
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Exciters/transducers
… that I intend to use on the Launch. Have Dayton ones on the tug. Away at the moment but will check out you YouTube stuff when back. Are you saying more open foam/polystyrene works better than the more dense stuff? Cheers. NPJ
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bulkheads
… understanding the concept etc. http://www.gemimanevrasi.com/Tug_Boat_Technology/Voith%20Water%20Tractor.pdf
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Huge liner model from 1929
… rges from balsa dowel. Maybe I could 'scoop 'em up' with my tug or fishing cutter Cheers, Doug
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Where's Figtree gone!?
… gone chicken cos he still hasn't Sea Trialled his Brooklyn tug yet 'spect he'll be back in full swing soon. Cheers All, Doug
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Good to be aboard
… of help on this site.Enjoy yourself building your Springer Tug.
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Tony O
… cry those that DO like the other stuff, as you often do the tug aficionados for instance. OK, I can understand an aversion to warships as such if someone is a died in the wool pacifist, but nevertheless some appreciation of the skills invol …
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Tony O
… about manoeuvring since his 3rd birthday. He can control my tugs nearly as well as me. Cheers Colin.
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SLA Batteries!
I have two 6volt 2.5amp SLA's. I use on the Tug Brooklyn in series But, I've noticed that the batteries. Are constantly switching polarities! They both go from + to - then back to - and +! Is this normal or is there a problem with them? Or …
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"IMARA"
Very nice Tug, I love Tugboats!
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"IMARA"
Only 2nd run of "IMARA Tug", my lad did the shaky video. (O well) Nice model lots of ballast, batteries, MARX Hectoperm motor for huge power reserve. Running on electric but Cheddar Proteus steam plant also fits in instead with ABC boiler c …
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Schnnelleboot Battery
… & the voltage + ah rating of the battery. For instance, my tug has 2 motors - 2 esc - 2 sla batteries, they make 2 separate systems, port & stb, so if I lose one side, I can still tug with the other. They would both run just on 1 battery i …
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Chinese props
… this over props! I'm glad I use scaled brass props. For my Tugs! I don't need sharp edges for them! If you know there's a possible danger in sharping the prop. You do so at your own risk! Stay away from beryllium props.... Cheers, Ed
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Venetian Evening
… t lost your bet Martin There sure are, seen 'em first hand. Tugs to assist the cruise ships, tanker barges, plus a tanker terminal near the entrance to the lagoon, and Patrol Boats from the italian Navy and Guardia Finanzia. There has alway …