Topic: Springer Tugs (Read 192514 times)

Willit · « **Reply #980 on:** March 03, 2008, 08:45:08 PM »

Quote from: arrow5 on March 03, 2008, 08:09:46 PM

Yep Frankie these students just copy everything these days ::). Willit is it a special rail excusion to Malliag ? Dont forget to call it MAHL-ig not mahl-AIG. Locals will appreciate that

you know the regular steam service up there?

well its now called the Jacobite and runs throughout the year.

I went a long time ago with the parents when British Rail was still around. Was a good trip.

And yes I will admit I was influenced by Frankies boat, but only because it looked so nice! I added a little bit more detail just to set them aside. I'd be interested in sitting it next to it to see if the superstructure is a similar size.

Eventually it will have more detail put on but at the mo the main task is getting it running well.

funtimefrankie · « **Reply #981 on:** March 03, 2008, 09:19:13 PM »

This is what influenced mine

arrow5 · « **Reply #982 on:** March 03, 2008, 09:24:30 PM »

Yes I know the "Hogwarts Express". I also see the Strathspey Railway to "Glenbogle" (Monarch of the Glen TV series) out of my front window every day. Sometimes celeb locos.Your Springer will look nice with that detail in pic, thanks for posting it.

Willit · « **Reply #983 on:** March 03, 2008, 11:48:45 PM »

it will indeed look very good Frankie!

when I did mine I went on the net, found lots of pics of Bantams and picked a detail I liked from each one. the end doors were a must, had a lot of fun making them! The only reason I did the plated up window was at the time I had run out of black paint and wanted a quick fix!

I've got to get a few bits still, mainly a vent, spot lamp and klaxon horn to go on. Not a lot, but enough to make it look more boat like. Too much and it will keep losing bits at the pondside!

These detail bits are very much required. The last time the Bantam Springer was a'crusin, someone said,

"look at that boat, it looks like a floating train"

and for once.....I had to agree!

arrow5 · « **Reply #984 on:** March 05, 2008, 11:37:08 AM »

....and from our agent in a northern climate some details emerging of the Visby stealth tug "Stringer" for the Swedish Navy.

Big Ada · « **Reply #985 on:** March 05, 2008, 04:36:34 PM »

Hi Arrow5,
Is that big mauve thing underneath a Voith Snider unit?.
It looks good anyway.

Len

arrow5 · « **Reply #986 on:** March 05, 2008, 05:22:30 PM »

Ada, nope not top secret drive system but part of the Lady Muriel`s birthday prezzy, a tin of "Quality Sreet" choccies. I did think of getting her a new blade for her bushman`s saw but why pamper them

andygh · « **Reply #987 on:** March 05, 2008, 09:29:52 PM »

We did the Jacobite trip in 2006, I can enthusiastically recommend it, I would say it entails some spectacular views but then that's the norm in the Highlands so it goes without saying. The Cullen Skink served at the restaurant by Mallaig harbour is not to be missed

Stavros · « **Reply #988 on:** March 05, 2008, 10:19:45 PM »

That resteraunt in Mallaig is EXCELLENT I allways call in there for some nosh when I am working up in the area.Now I hear you all ask and say but you from Wales correct but boss has estate the other side of Loch Morar thats why

Stavros

Stavros · « **Reply #989 on:** March 11, 2008, 07:12:54 PM »

Cor it's quiet on the springer front everyone must be building for the Mayhem bash

Stavros

Red_Hamish · « **Reply #990 on:** March 11, 2008, 08:44:59 PM »

Sorry Stavros , won't be traveling to the Mayhem bash but on the point of building.... it is still too blooming cold and windy to be out in the workshop.

cheers

Jim

arrow5 · « **Reply #991 on:** March 11, 2008, 10:54:02 PM »

Quote from: Stavros on March 11, 2008, 07:12:54 PM

Cor it's quiet on the springer front everyone must be building for the Mayhem bash

Stavros

OK , just for you Stav., I`ve switched off the elctronic cloacking device and shot a pic of "Stringer" stealth tug while she was having another coat of invisible paint applied. I see I`ve caught my reflection in the mirror.

Red_Hamish · « **Reply #992 on:** March 12, 2008, 09:13:42 PM »

Cor Arrow I don't remember you being that good looking

the Stringer certainly looks good
cheers

Jim

arrow5 · « **Reply #993 on:** March 13, 2008, 11:26:33 AM »

If you liked that Big Boy here is one with my full make-up on

BTW when are we going to see the northern-most UK Springer fleet ?

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #994 on:** March 15, 2008, 05:40:23 PM »

Have you seen the vac formed springer on e-bay. Very light weight, now I'm thinking high speed springer racing (club 500 springers) Right back to the steam springer (pics soon)

Willit · « **Reply #995 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:25:59 PM »

Quote from: Steamboatphil on March 15, 2008, 05:40:23 PM

Have you seen the vac formed springer on e-bay. Very light weight, now I'm thinking high speed springer racing (club 500 springers) Right back to the steam springer (pics soon)

lets not get back onto that highly controversial vac form hull!

chingdevil · « **Reply #996 on:** March 15, 2008, 08:53:39 PM »

I am with Willit on this one, the vac form hull was flogged to death some time ago.

Brian

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #997 on:** March 16, 2008, 06:46:43 PM »

Sorry chaps missed the posting-shall remain tight lipped

Willit · « **Reply #998 on:** March 19, 2008, 06:09:21 PM »

I have fitted my water cooling pipes to the motor of my Springer but I did not get the performence I was expecting. I have seen a youtube clip of one of our members (forgive me I cannot remember which one) Springers and the water is flowing out of it when the boat is running against the bank. Mine apparently will only put water into the coil when the boats underway, by which time the boat has crashed into the end of the bath, so I can't see whats happening!

is this normal?

boatmadman · « **Reply #999 on:** March 19, 2008, 07:44:13 PM »

Yes, get a bigger bath

Willit · « **Reply #1000 on:** March 19, 2008, 10:55:47 PM »

by the time the water has flowed fairly quick into the coil the boats out the bath and on the floor upside down!

djrobbo · « **Reply #1001 on:** March 20, 2008, 02:39:34 PM »

Hi willit...........in a previous life when i dabbled with the infernal conbustion thingys...........we put the pick up tube for the water a few millimetres behind the prop and within the propwash , this gauranteed water flow even when the boat was being held .

regards.....bob.

Willit · « **Reply #1002 on:** March 20, 2008, 03:29:11 PM »

Quote from: djrobbo on March 20, 2008, 02:39:34 PM

Hi willit...........in a previous life when i dabbled with the infernal conbustion thingys...........we put the pick up tube for the water a few millimetres behind the prop and within the propwash , this gauranteed water flow even when the boat was being held .

regards.....bob.

Hi Bob,

I have done this but it hasn't made that much difference!

Willit · « **Reply #1003 on:** March 20, 2008, 04:34:38 PM »

I think I've got it sorted now. The water only goes up the pipes when the boat is underway but I'm sure it will work tomorrow when I try it.

Heres pics of the set up.

Mr Andy · « **Reply #1004 on:** March 20, 2008, 08:49:04 PM »

I put mine in yesterday for the first time, apart from teething problems and hot motors which I will need to cool I have no complaint.
Mine has twin independant K's and 500 motors, photos attached I hope.

All the best Andy.

arrow5 · « **Reply #1005 on:** March 20, 2008, 09:05:36 PM »

Willit, a couple of points not related to the water-cooling exactly but it will help with cooling the motor. Drill a couple or four holes on the mount to match the holes on the face of the motor. Make sure you have large radius bends on the silicon water tube and that they dont get kinked or narrowed for any reason. Check for debris, seeds or sand etc in the coil from time to time by blowing through it. Your antenna looks far too short unless you have a plug to the rest of it. Make sure the propeller shaft is full of grease. Some floatation might be wise too. Sink happens !

Willit · « **Reply #1006 on:** March 20, 2008, 10:17:51 PM »

Quote from: arrow5 on March 20, 2008, 09:05:36 PM

Willit, a couple of points not related to the water-cooling exactly but it will help with cooling the motor. Drill a couple or four holes on the mount to match the holes on the face of the motor. Make sure you have large radius bends on the silicon water tube and that they dont get kinked or narrowed for any reason. Check for debris, seeds or sand etc in the coil from time to time by blowing through it. Your antenna looks far too short unless you have a plug to the rest of it. Make sure the propeller shaft is full of grease. Some floatation might be wise too. Sink happens !

thanks for the tips Arrow.

By your commenting on them I take it you think the bends are too sharp in the pipe?
I need to grease the shaft, but that will be done.

And I think I shall take up your idea about the motor bracket holes. The motor already has some pretty big holes in it but a couple more won't hurt!

The antenna is indeed continued into the superstructure.

thankyou! Will sort it all out tomorrow and report back.

Willit · « **Reply #1007 on:** March 21, 2008, 11:39:51 PM »

tested boat today, water cooling is working well and the motor is kept cool, or at least a little bit warm. I'm tempted to fit an ESC to replace the mechanical Tamiya doodad its got now.

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #1008 on:** March 23, 2008, 03:50:41 PM »

Here we are first view of the steam springer (if I have pushed the right buttons and attached the pics) the engine is a flat twin 1/2 inch bore and stoke, single acting. The boiler will sit almost ontop (if I have got my sums right). And also progress on the electric one. Right back to the workshop.

arrow5 · « **Reply #1009 on:** March 23, 2008, 04:16:15 PM »

Verrrrry Niiiicccce Phil, lovely construction details. Where is the coal bunker?

chingdevil · « **Reply #1010 on:** March 23, 2008, 07:15:29 PM »

Phil
Is the steam one just a straight runner or are you going to put R/c into it??

Brian

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #1011 on:** March 23, 2008, 09:06:53 PM »

Hi Brian
At pesent the plan is just to put put a servo on the rudder, however it proves a little to un controlable then a little straight runner it shall become. I will post pics of the boiler set-up tomorrow along with the blowlamp.
Phil

Willit · « **Reply #1012 on:** March 23, 2008, 10:41:12 PM »

wow Phil thats looking rather splendid! I'm afraid you have rather inspired me to have a go at my own. I reckon a Wilesco V-twin would go in quite well. Smaller boiler needed though

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #1013 on:** March 24, 2008, 08:07:49 PM »

Have a go Willit, at least there will be two of use able to keep warm at the pondside (plus bonus burgers) have a look at the pic, this shows how the boiler will be fitted (its just sort of resting there while I work on the pipework) You can also see the petrol blowlamp (small though it is). I have posted some more bits in the steam section.
And I have a name for it as well (and this has keep me giggling for ages) I'm going to call it Bruce, which of course is short for (wait for it)" Bruce Spring-Steam !!!!!

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #1014 on:** March 24, 2008, 08:34:10 PM »

Bruce Spring-Steam !!!!!

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