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Re: Brooklyn Tug
@Ronald yup it’s not the Carol Moran tug I do know there 2 tugs. 1 short. 1 long. My hull put together measures 35 inches long 7 1/2 inches wide So I’m betting it’s not the Lackawanna either. But still looking before cutting. Also checked b …
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Brooklyn Tug
… desperate need of the Dumas two piece hull for the Brooklyn tug. I purchased what was thought to be the 2 halves of the Brooklyn tug but is not the Brooklyn tug I believe it is the Carol Moran. Was wondering if anyone knew where I could pur …
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Re: Brooklyn Tug
… work if the hull is in the same scale as the Dumas Brooklyn tug he has parts to built. But here lies the problem, the hull is probably a Lackawanna which came as a 33” Hull and Beam 6” in 1/48 scale. The Brooklyn kit is 1/32 with a hull 39 …
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Re: Brooklyn Tug
Scan of the Carol Moran body. Plus a NYCentral tug drawing. I hope they may be of some help.
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Re: Brooklyn Tug
… round as well. Here's my Brooklyn kit-bashed as a NYCentral tug.
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T.I.D Tug rebuild
Hi Some how I started a build & rebuild of my TID Tug's under the name of FredE11, the build will with any luck now be under Fred, I look forward to seeing you all soon. Fred
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Re: what light on the tug
Great dissertation on Tug Lighting Mates! I have a good grasp on the subject now. It will come in handy as I do have Tugs in my Fleet. Many Thanks!
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what light on the tug
my big tug is based on a post war steam tug latter converted to a oil burner what light do inner to fit on the forward mast and other places bit confused over whats needed
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Re: what light on the tug
… n this case, the COLREG regulations are respected because a tugboat without a trailer doesn't need to turn on the other lights, and a minimal but correct electronic configuration is chosen.
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Re: what light on the tug
@Ronald Perfect, Ron, it all makes sense. A tugboat might actually need to indicate its ability to maneuver (RAM - Restricted in its Ability to Maneuver). You're right, and thanks for looking into this further. I hope StephenT is satisfied …
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Re: what light on the tug
… This lighting was sent to me from the owners who pilot the tug along the waters of Nova Scotia.
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Re: what light on the tug
… great job, but they're not compliant with regulations for a tugboat (according to Colreg). On a tugboat, the only red light you can see is the port navigation light. This red light can only be seen from the front and port side, never from t …
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Re: what light on the tug
… ave lights too. Red Green & White Aft Towing lights on your tugboat
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Re: what light on the tug
… COLREG. If you're still not sure which lights you need on a tugboat, I hope this helps. Please note that I'll include images from the internet because the ones in the books I studied (at the end) are in Italian. The lights on a tugboat are …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… ile back I was giving two Aquacraft "Atlantic" ready to run tugs, one in pretty good condition but the old radio had to be replaced. The other one is pretty pathetic but has a good strong fiberglass hull. I passed the good one on to my son …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… es makes me realize there is a vast difference in towboat & tugboat operations. Maneuverability issues are not generally the same. An articulated tug/barge might approach similarity at some level. It’s been so long since I’ve run my twin AS …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… exceptionally dexterous with the controls. The publication TUGS,TOWING, & OFFSHORE NEWS has recently described several new tow boat builds. I’ll have to read them more carefully. I apologize for totally high jacking the original thread. An …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… at a tandem install of ASDs enables the skipper to walk the tug sideways.
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… sideways! As far as I know many earlier tow boats & harbor tugs had dual open props with flanking rudders. The addition of Korts made an already agile tow/tug REALLY maneuverable.
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
Ron, I believe that the real tug photo was that of a retro-fit. Still probably not as efficient as a true Kort with the propeller inside of it. Not finding much on the "Texas Nozzle". "Steerable Kort" is where the Kort is around the perimet …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… el uses the standard motor to shaft to propeller (wheel) as tugboats of that era. When he bought the tugboat it had been fitted with a Texas Nozzle on the rudder. There is nothing surrounding the prop. Study the photos he sent me. First two …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… ded 3D printed propeller.) The issue is I have never seen a tug with a bow so prominent as this model. Didn't know if I missed something in my research. Ronald, those photos look like an unusual setup for a Kort nozzle. I don't think I've e …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… will need a stronger material. In my experience with model tugs the taper in the nozzle doesn’t make a noticeable difference. I use PVC pipe cut to the appropriate length
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
… the Texas Nozzle installed in the Beamsville, a Ville Class Tugboat owned by Marcel Theriault. I intend to make this change to my Ville Class Tugboat, by gluing tapered plastic “cups” . If the changed doesn’t make sense then it’s easily rem …
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Atlantic (Aquacraft) RTR tug info needed
The bow reprints a big challenge IMHO. Just isn’t a tug profile This link might prove useful. https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?444813-Aquacraft-ATLANTIC-tug-owners .
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Southampton Tug Boat
… . I need help with dismantling the Hobby Engine Southampton Tug Boat which I purchased today. I want first to remove the deck without damaging any part, naturally. I know the removal of screws is necessary all around the deck but for some r …
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Seaway tug boat
… rigging for the forward mast and stays for the stack. These tugs were basically the same standing rigging. Yes, there are some differences as seen on the Joffre but my references were not for the superstructure but to answer your original q …
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Seaway tug boat
Stephen Re: TUG BOATS Post by mcgrattan » Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:44 pm Seaway-3-vert.jpg The Tug SEAWAY operated for Ardrossan Harbour Company from 1946-1969. https://www.threetowners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5582