Topic: Springer Tugs (Read 192014 times)

HS93 · « **Reply #630 on:** October 08, 2007, 05:06:00 PM »

A bit of full size info.

Peter

http://www.harringtonmarine.com/stdnozzleshapes.htm

boatmadman · « **Reply #631 on:** October 08, 2007, 05:28:24 PM »

Ok, I stand corrected - its backwards!

Next job, de solder and refit - unless I run the springer backwards all the time

Ian

Swordfish · « **Reply #632 on:** October 08, 2007, 07:00:41 PM »

Some time ago I ran across the Springer hull design on a US webstite and it was about the time I decided I needed a compact model that was easy to take to the pond. Soon after, a small towboat with an elevated pilot house caught my attention and my UNSTABLE MABEL became the result. ( She only looks unstable.) The model was scratch built with items on hand including an old 6 v. Dumas motor. For simplicity I installed it direct drive with a low pitch home made prop. Only then did I "discover" all the Springer competitive activity on MBM. In the meantime, I've simply used MABEL for play , most recently adding a barge load of kitty litter masquerading as coal. ( photo attached . . . . I hope :) )

The wonderful detail photos from Bunkerbarge inspire me to go back and add further detail. Many thanks Bunkerbarge

Tugboat Andy · « **Reply #633 on:** October 09, 2007, 04:43:47 AM »

For maximum maneuverability the steerable kort installed similar to Scoot, Mustang Sally, or my boat is probably the way to go. The trade off for using fixed nozzle is the ability to accurately fit the prop tightly in the nozzle potentially increasing efficiency.

My understanding of the rule book is that competition boats are not allowed to use kort nozzles. My boat has a keel a bit longer than Scoot's and the wheel is smaller diameter so I am not able to achieve the same level of maneuverability....yet. In addition, my rudder is close to the waterline and if I apply too much power in reverse, the wheel is able to move enough water to actually make a little whirlpool and sucks air down the rudder cavitating the prop. I dare not operate in shallow water as small pebbles are easily sucked through the nozzle. It sounds like ice in a blender when this happens.

Best regards to all!

Tugboat Andy

arrow5 · « **Reply #634 on:** October 13, 2007, 06:55:23 PM »

"ice in a blender" Ouch

Testing "Springberry" in rough conditions today,turn sound off and watch full throttle wave bashing on http://media.putfile.com/Springer-Coastguard-model-in-rough-water

boatmadman · « **Reply #635 on:** October 13, 2007, 07:28:05 PM »

Seasick !

Bee · « **Reply #636 on:** October 13, 2007, 09:20:48 PM »

I went to the Midlands Model Engineering show today.
Severa boat clubs represented although it isn't a boat show.
But not a single Springer on display :(

chingdevil · « **Reply #637 on:** October 14, 2007, 03:49:32 PM »

Come to the International Model Boat show in a couple of weeks time, I know of four that are going to be there Martins and mine.

Brian

djrobbo · « **Reply #638 on:** October 14, 2007, 07:32:19 PM »

Hi guys.......... well mark 1 springer nearly fiished......as soon as i can figure out how to put photo's on here i'll stick a couple on......

regards.....bob..

Tugboat Andy · « **Reply #639 on:** October 16, 2007, 02:26:08 AM »

Quote from: arrow5 on October 13, 2007, 06:55:23 PM

Testing "Springberry" in rough conditions today,full throttle wave bashing

Hee hee hee....the boys thought that was pretty neat!

boatmadman · « **Reply #640 on:** October 16, 2007, 04:13:03 PM »

Some progress on my springer.

Stavros · « **Reply #641 on:** October 16, 2007, 06:58:38 PM »

three storey ,1st floor womens clothing 2nd mens clothing 3rd floor TOYS

Stavros

arrow5 · « **Reply #642 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:08:11 AM »

Quote from: Stavros on October 16, 2007, 06:58:38 PM

three storey ,1st floor womens clothing 2nd mens clothing 3rd floor TOYS

Stavros

So the die is cast Boatmad, Stavros has now given you a hint to the name of the latest addition to the Grace Brothers International Shipping and Towing Company fleet ! Whatsit gonna be, Capt Peacock, Mrs. Slocombe, Mr. Humphries, Mr Rumbold.

Nice build BTW.

anmo · « **Reply #643 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:39:17 AM »

Quote from: arrow5 on October 17, 2007, 10:08:11 AM

Quote from: Stavros on October 16, 2007, 06:58:38 PM
three storey ,1st floor womens clothing 2nd mens clothing 3rd floor TOYS

Stavros
So the die is cast Boatmad, Stavros has now given you a hint to the name of the latest addition to the Grace Brothers International Shipping and Towing Company fleet ! Whatsit gonna be, Capt Peacock, Mrs. Slocombe, Mr. Humphries, Mr Rumbold. Nice build BTW.

....and I name this ship 'Mrs Slocombe's Pussy'.

arrow5 · « **Reply #644 on:** October 17, 2007, 02:45:23 PM »

...oh yeah I just wondered who would make reference to the lady`s cat >:(

Bridkid · « **Reply #645 on:** October 17, 2007, 05:54:37 PM »

"You've all done very well"

(Young Mr Grace)

Bridkid · « **Reply #646 on:** October 17, 2007, 06:00:07 PM »

Anyone out there going to the Blackpool show? There will be one or two Springer's on the Bridlington Club stand. I'm taking mine although she isn't finished yet.
See y'all there...................maybe,
Cheers,
Ian.

The long Build · « **Reply #647 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:27:38 PM »

Typical toys on the top floor ...

Boatmadman Will that not be a bit top heavy ??

boatmadman · « **Reply #648 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:55:16 PM »

Hope not! Its liteply skinned with styrene and no innards!

Stavros · « **Reply #649 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:02:24 PM »

Well it should have gone to the ground floor HABIDASHERY

Stavros

arrow5 · « **Reply #650 on:** October 18, 2007, 09:56:51 AM »

Good name Stavros "Haber Dasher" ....`cept Haber probably probably means something terrible :-\ kinda close to "Harbour Dasher" though.

azz126 · « **Reply #651 on:** October 22, 2007, 05:38:39 PM »

nice pics,I'm about to start building a springer tug does anyone have plans for them that i could have,it would be great for my build.

dougal99 · « **Reply #652 on:** October 22, 2007, 07:37:28 PM »

Quote from: azz126 on October 22, 2007, 05:38:39 PM

nice pics,I'm about to start building a springer tug does anyone have plans for them that i could have,it would be great for my build.

See link on Main Mayhem site home page

HTH

Doug

chingdevil · « **Reply #653 on:** October 22, 2007, 08:17:53 PM »

Welcome to Mayhem Azz126.

The plans on Mayhem web site are in word format, I have them as CAD files if you want a copy PM me your snail mail and I can send them to you.

Brian

boatmadman · « **Reply #654 on:** October 26, 2007, 02:13:50 PM »

My springer now part painted!

Hmmm- wonky ladder rung needs straightening!

arrow5 · « **Reply #655 on:** October 26, 2007, 03:35:28 PM »

Looking good , a fireboat ? Maybe you should trim the bottom of the knees to follow the angle of the hull at the bow, it`ll help to keep the build-up up of water to a minimum. She`ll be tricky in the wind with all the side area. Any details of the fire monitors and plumbing ?

boatmadman · « **Reply #656 on:** October 26, 2007, 03:56:31 PM »

Fire monitors and pump were from Cornwall model boats, will take a pic when its all installed.

Tricky in the wind? All part of the fun!

boatmadman · « **Reply #657 on:** October 27, 2007, 03:32:51 PM »

Just tested my springer! flippin thing nearly jumped out of the test tank!

Tested the pump and soaked myself! Looks like fun!

Ian

chingdevil · « **Reply #658 on:** October 27, 2007, 04:31:22 PM »

Ian

Wait until you try it on open water, at full throttle you will see the full potential of the springer as a submarine

Brian

boatmadman · « **Reply #659 on:** October 27, 2007, 04:31:59 PM »

Great stuff!

arrow5 · « **Reply #660 on:** October 27, 2007, 07:32:47 PM »

Quote from: chingdevil on October 27, 2007, 04:31:22 PM

Ian

Wait until you try it on open water, at full throttle you will see the full potential of the springer as a submarine

Brian

Nah >:( Red sky in the morning...etc. The pic was taken this morning (Sat). Video on www.youtube.com/user/MacSpringer shows water conditions taken same day at 3pm-ish, wind on hills in background was 80mph. This Maid likes it rough

( Edit Maid on water clip failed, will post another.)

arrow5 · « **Reply #661 on:** October 27, 2007, 11:05:39 PM »

Only an egg-cup full of water inside after 35 minutes of this....

http://media.putfile.com/The-Maid-likes-it-rough ( Better with sound turned off)

djrobbo · « **Reply #662 on:** October 28, 2007, 04:52:01 PM »

Hi guys toesupwa asked for results of ruccer test..... now tried out both rudders in quite good conditions , it was a bit windy this morning but otherwise o.k.....................can honestly say i could not tell any difference in manouverability or response to the rudder............lost cable for camera so still cant put pictures up until i get a new lead

regards......bob....

Stavros · « **Reply #663 on:** October 28, 2007, 05:31:24 PM »

Arrow5 reminds me of Llanberis on a rough day

Stavros

arrow5 · « **Reply #664 on:** October 28, 2007, 06:15:34 PM »

We Celts are a hardy race Stavros

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Author Topic: Springer Tugs (Read 192014 times)

Swordfish

Tugboat Andy

Bee

chingdevil

djrobbo

Tugboat Andy

The long Build

azz126

chingdevil

chingdevil

djrobbo