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Robbe Smaragd
… d not think, it only causes trouble. Got enough on with the Tug! All the best to all. NPJ
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Robbe Smaragd
… .......That is a life's work! I have enough issues with the Tug and I thought that was going to be straight forward! What MYA 'class' does the yacht fit in? NPJ.
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Removing The Deck
… ain on the battery, do you really want this feature? Modern tugs in our environmentally friendly times do not normally emit smoke. The electronics are where you have identified. When you receive the exciters I suspect there is only one spot …
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Removing The Deck
… lanning a layout. Am I in too deep already! I did place the tug, with all its standard bits, in the bath before I started and marked the water line for a comparison! Next time I hope to be looking at 'lay-out' in the hull and sizing up the …
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
Before I start stripping bits out of this Tug Boat I thought I should ask if any members have already been through this model. Having used it only once, it feel it needs a better transmitter/receiver, larger battery, improved sound and smok …
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Seen in Portsmouth Naval Dockyard
Hi Tidtug did you go on 102 in the dockyard and was it worth it. Really thinking of trying to sort something out with some guys at work.
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
… nd the reduced weight made the model sail much better. This tug has little access inside and very little hull above the waterline. I'd stick to the bigger model in your fleet like the PT109 and do a build blog. I hope you are going to start …
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What paint type
… gearbox to bring the revs down and the torque up, old style tugs had large props, so i would think 60-70mm if that fits into the hull. MFA do belt drives and the motor etc, Mark
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What paint type
… ralia and about to start my first ever timber model "sanson Tugboat" Radio controlled, I'm also making a barge for it to tow, My first question is what paint type should I use, to seal out water. Acrylic, oil based or urethane. the Barge wi …
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What paint type
… troller which gives it a realistic movement of an old steam tug, any ideas or tips would be appreciated. I will start a build blog soon
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St. Albans model show.
The Southampton tug was a real favourite with the kids (and parents) on the 'have a go' boats. I think it ran all day on a single 12v Pb battery . The fireboat had at least one young admirer
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What paint type
… elcome to the site. Just had a look on the web about Sanson Tugboat see pic. As you intend to allow the planking to show I suggest you use G4 Pond Sealer (Bondaglass Product) on your hull after you have sanded smooth to shape. You can also …
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
… e Futarba tranny to the yacht Smaragd and the TGYi6s to the Tug Boat! Neville
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LOOKIN FOR
… ls or voith schneider propulsion i just want build a modern tug so i can use it to tow
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LOOKIN FOR
Looking for plans of a twinfin rotor or tractor tug anyone who can help me pls ? The hull details are ok the rest ill manage (i hope) grts steve
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FELIX
Doug Krick call it a Harbour tug.
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LOOKIN FOR
Hi steve Do you have a pic of the tug? I found this web site https://www.wartsila.com/encyclopedia/term/kotug-rotor-tug which explains the type and has a line drawing. Looks an interesting project. Do you have a source for the driving mecha …
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FELIX
Hi Dave, actually it's a Harbour Tender, not a tug! The Home Port Zdenek has given her is Prague in English (although the original is based in Hamburg) ! Lovely city, once saw a Stones concert there Prague I mean! Zdenek speaks Czech and Ru …
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FELIX
… used by the title until I realised you meant Harbour (Dock) Tug. Must look good on the water, any chance of some on water video? Dave
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
… hatever floats your boat" so today I did just that with the Tug in the bath.................. I compared the affect the new battery 'buggy type' 3300 on water line with the standard battery. Although three times heavier, the larger battery …
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(Other) DINOSAUR IN CAGE
… lights and the Dinosaur can move and roar it is towed by a tug (10/10)
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GLASS FIBRE
… lways assumed it was virtually rigid and, apart from gentle tugs into place, that was as far as it could be manipulated. Appreciate any thoughts. If it can be heated, about how much is enough and not too much?
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… we had. it looked very similar to the original Southampton tug but did have a removeable cabin so was newish. This is a small tug and I still think you will struggle to get everything in Good luck when you get round to building! Dave
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… o you, 2 ESC's and a mixer, getting complicated for a first tug!!! Larger Rudders, not needed really, they are pretty maneuverable as standard, however!! they dont go astern very well depending on the wind they are poor, direction is haphaz …
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
… aragd sail boat, so seem to have lost track a bit. However, Tug Boat much easier to manage on the bench and if I have you chaps helping over my shoulder, I am happy! Next two questions to those using/used such boats. What about having indep …
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… u go full astern but normal sailing is good, if you want to tug tow, this is the way, battery aft gives the ultimate control, but with slightly less freeboard so running in choppy water might cause a bit of swamping, again your choice and/o …
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
… it to the one I use with the Smaragd sailboat as I need the tug as a 'recovery boat' so would want both transmitters to be functioning. I will go for the 6 channel receiver and upgrade tranny as well as the larger batteries as you have both …
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Hobby Engine Richardson Upgrade
Just reading through all of the above, I have a Richardson tug and thought, you know, it does all of the above straight out of the box,and everyone in my club,(bournville) loves it, so why change it?! it's fun, has lots of features and alwa …