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💬 Re: Lulonga River Tug
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 (
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Hello 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 the boat. Be a shame to have paddles that just freewheel although I have seen this done on another model. My paddles sit just deepening to bite into the water. It also reverses quite well, much to my surprise! My hull does have shallow keel strips about 8 mm running fore to aft. Hope this helps. Tony
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💬 Re: Lulonga River Tug
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Hello 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 greatly improves steering. The 12 volt battery brings it down to just above waterline, the weight helps with wind drift. It is a calm weather boat though. Hope this helps !
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💬 Re: Lulonga River Tug
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Yes 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 draws little current so on 12 volt will run for hours on a 3 amphour battery. To much throttle just whisks the water. The paddle wheels are quite wide with a lot of paddle in the water providing power. The mist steam unit output is linked to the throttle as is the sound generator.
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💬 Re: Lulonga River Tug
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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The 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 water with no effect. The gearing on the chain drive helps with further speed reduction. Steering is good via a single rudder, I have an additional clip on rudder extension that gives more surface area for greater turning effect at slow speed. . My Celia Jane and Kitty Thames Barge models use the same clip on rudder extension system, removable when on show! I sail IOM, Micro Magic and Fiesta model yachts as well. Something for all weather's. Keeps me out of trouble !! Tony
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💬 Re: Lulonga River Tug
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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I 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
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6 months ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Lulonga plans and hull available from Sarik Hobbies in UK.
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📝 Lulonga River Tug
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Lulonga 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 built from plan. Lovely to sail on a summer evening.
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💬 Re: (Tug Boat) Lulonga quarterwheeler
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Interesting 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 slip on extension and it steers very well indeed. It draws a lot of attention on the water as it is an unusual model. Tony
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📝 Thames Sailing Barge
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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I 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 a full set of sails made for my Celia Jane please?
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📝 Thames Barge Plan Kitty
6 years ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Thank 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.
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📝 Thames Barge Plan Kitty
6 years ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Thank you to everyone who has offered help with information on the model barge Kitty , the links have proved most useful. I have tracked down a copy of the magazine from 1999 but alas no free plan included ! Still looking . Thank you .
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📝 Thames Barge Plan Kitty
6 years ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Thank you for your reply to my post regarding Kitty. I have inherited a complete model of Kitty that is quite well built but feel the sails have been cut and hung slightly wrong. Hence my request for the original plan. I will take guidance from your suggestions of other similar models as a reference to the correct sail patterns . Thank you kindly .
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📝 Watermead Model Boat Club mm
6 years ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Please note change of website : http://www.watermeadmb.club
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📝 Thames Barge Plan Kitty
6 years ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Can anyone help please with a copy of a plan for the small model Thames Barge called Kitty? I mainly need the sail details. Thank you .
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📝 Graupner Collie
6 years ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Wanted anything to help me complete a Graupner Collie. Plans, drawings, part kits please ? Thank you .
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📝 Graupner Collie
6 years ago by 🇬🇧 wmbc40 ( Leading Seaman)
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Can anyone please help with any plans or drawings for a Graupner Collie?
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