wmbc40
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Re: Lulonga River TugHello Tim, my boat uses one geared motor linked to the paddle wheels via a chain drive. Steering is very effective by making a clip on rudder extension. The driven paddle wheels are very effective at driving t…
♥ 2 likes717 viewsRe: Lulonga River TugHello Tim, I admit to using this boat on calmer days is best, as with any paddle steamer! I have opted for straight drive to the paddles with rudder control. I have added a clip on rudder extension that greatl…♥ 3 likes755 viewsRe: Lulonga River TugYes you are correct, well spotted. The drive cog is slightly larger than the one on the shaft. This is due to the space allowed. The speed is controlled by an electronic speed controller . The geared motor dra…♥ 5 likes804 viewsRe: Lulonga River TugThe speed is controlled on the Lulanga by an electronic speed controller, half speed on the transmitter throttle is more than enough. Paddles seem to have an optimum speed before they just tend to froth up the…♥ 3 likes828 viewsRe: Lulonga River TugI will try and take some video of her sailing this weekend if the weather permits. If very windy the model yachts will come out instead! Tony♥ 4 likes833 viewsRe: Lulonga River TugLulonga plans and hull available from Sarik Hobbies in UK.♥ 3 likes836 viewsLulonga River TugLulonga steam river tug. Broad beam twin stern paddles. Very stable and graceful on the water. Single motor (12 volt)chain driven from geared motor. Fitted with smoke mister, lights and sound. Unusual model bu…
338 viewsRe: (Tug Boat) Lulonga quarterwheelerInteresting article thank you. I have a Lulonga fitted with a chuffing steam effect mister unit. It is single electrical motor drive through a gearbox and nylon double link chain. The rudder is extended by a s…♥ 4 likes541 viewsThames Sailing BargeI have built two Kitty models , this little thames barge can be made to look really good as a proper model on the water, it sails well and is a manageable size in comparison. Can anyone tell me where I can get…♥ 4 likes1,095 viewsThames Barge Plan KittyThank you for the detailed information but it is the free plan from the April 1999 model boats magazine that I need . I have inherited a partly completed model of this boat and wish to complete it.2,509 views
♥ 2 likes717 viewsRe: Lulonga River TugHello Tim, I admit to using this boat on calmer days is best, as with any paddle steamer! I have opted for straight drive to the paddles with rudder control. I have added a clip on rudder extension that greatl…♥ 3 likes755 viewsRe: Lulonga River TugYes you are correct, well spotted. The drive cog is slightly larger than the one on the shaft. This is due to the space allowed. The speed is controlled by an electronic speed controller . The geared motor dra…♥ 5 likes804 viewsRe: Lulonga River TugThe speed is controlled on the Lulanga by an electronic speed controller, half speed on the transmitter throttle is more than enough. Paddles seem to have an optimum speed before they just tend to froth up the…♥ 3 likes828 viewsRe: Lulonga River TugI will try and take some video of her sailing this weekend if the weather permits. If very windy the model yachts will come out instead! Tony♥ 4 likes833 viewsRe: Lulonga River TugLulonga plans and hull available from Sarik Hobbies in UK.♥ 3 likes836 viewsLulonga River TugLulonga steam river tug. Broad beam twin stern paddles. Very stable and graceful on the water. Single motor (12 volt)chain driven from geared motor. Fitted with smoke mister, lights and sound. Unusual model bu…338 viewsRe: (Tug Boat) Lulonga quarterwheelerInteresting article thank you. I have a Lulonga fitted with a chuffing steam effect mister unit. It is single electrical motor drive through a gearbox and nylon double link chain. The rudder is extended by a s…♥ 4 likes541 viewsThames Sailing BargeI have built two Kitty models , this little thames barge can be made to look really good as a proper model on the water, it sails well and is a manageable size in comparison. Can anyone tell me where I can get…♥ 4 likes1,095 viewsThames Barge Plan KittyThank you for the detailed information but it is the free plan from the April 1999 model boats magazine that I need . I have inherited a partly completed model of this boat and wish to complete it.2,509 views