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Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« on: July 22, 2014, 07:48:29 am »

I've just 'acquired' one of these little tugs, looks like a nice little thing for a quick sailing session down the lake. A good dirtying and weathering session will be needed, a few tyres, odds n' bobs fitted, etc.


Couple of questions for you tug experts...


(1) Is the supplied radio any good, or will it be worth my while swapping it for a Planet 5?
(2) Any other modifications needed?


Cheers chaps,


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2014, 09:57:54 am »

Not long and you wont be able to get in that  room then Rich, let alone sleep in there  {-)


Is that TX 27 meg? If so and I thought you have a spare Planet surely you might as well swap it over?
Where are you thinking of getting the tyres from, as I need some too.


Although I've not touched the Bugsier for a week or so as I've been playing with the Spearfish,  and I think I may of cocked up a bit trying to get a bit more speed out of her.


I'll explain all when I see you Tomorrow, Oh by the way I have something here for you......   
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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2014, 10:09:38 am »

Not long and you wont be able to get in that  room then Rich, let alone sleep in there  {-)


Is that TX 27 meg? If so and I thought you have a spare Planet surely you might as well swap it over?
Where are you thinking of getting the tyres from, as I need some too.


Although I've not touched the Bugsier for a week or so as I've been playing with the Spearfish,  and I think I may of cocked up a bit trying to get a bit more speed out of her.


I'll explain all when I see you Tomorrow, Oh by the way I have something here for you......


Sounds interesting, Ian...


Yes, I have a spare Planet rx and also a brand new tx/rx as well, so I will change the 27mhz one, I'm going to install separate motor controls in it as well.


Poor old Spearfish...hope you haven't broken it?


See ya tomorrow mate...


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2014, 11:19:36 am »

Sorry, forget to add that the tyres come with it, mate...I don't really know where you'd get some. eBay, maybe?


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2014, 12:44:53 pm »

1/24 scale lorry tyres, about 45mm OD are available from Italeri, they are made from rubber and scuff up a treat for fenders, just bought two boxes from Amazon.


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2014, 01:21:21 pm »

Hi
    I don't know if it will help, I get my rubber tyres from S.H.G. They do a range from 12.5 to 50mm, pack of 12 12.5 for £2, up to £10 for the 50mm. Hope this will help you.
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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2014, 01:31:19 pm »

There you go, Ian...tyres coming at you from all directions. You'll be ''tyred'' out soon...


(I'll get me coat....)


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2014, 02:01:06 pm »

Thanks very much guy's, I will order some right now.
I'm guessing here, but as they are like real tyres if I was to drill a tiny hole in the bottom in the tread area it will stop them filling with water.


Is that how you guy's do it?


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2014, 02:18:20 pm »

Got some old tyres in the spare bins I wont use - welcome to them for only the actual P&P cost.  Not sure of the size but will measure if interested.
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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2014, 03:01:11 pm »

Correct Ian..although the miniscule amount of water they ship won't be a problem, but it's a good idea anyway. Just had an email, my Atlantic is on the way, 'twill be here tomorrow, so you'll be the first to see it.


Mikearace...if nobody else wants those tyres, I'll take them please. They will be very useful on the Longtail boat.


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2014, 03:26:55 pm »

I'm guessing here, but as they are like real tyres if I was to drill a tiny hole in the bottom in the tread area it will stop them filling with water.
Is that how you guy's do it?

I use a hole punch - the plier like ones for leather - to get a clear hole as drilling doesn't really work well. The amount of water isn't much but it can make a mess after the boat is taken out of the water if not drained.
I use the same punch to make holes for the lashing ropes.

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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2014, 03:44:09 pm »

Yes please Mike, I can send money via Paypal if you use it?
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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2014, 03:52:17 pm »

That will be good Rich, so I have a new sub and a tug too see tomorrow then, you will have to get yourself down to the pond mate with it.


Thanks Plague, I will give that a go, I'm sure I have a hole punch somewhere.
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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2014, 04:37:24 pm »

It's all happening here mate...new toys everywhere, and no room to put anything.  :embarrassed:  Might have to sell my bike collection.... <:(


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2014, 04:37:58 pm »

Thanks Plague, I will give that a go, I'm sure I have a hole punch somewhere.

Was going to add a link to my post above but my account 'crashed' for some reason, so I was too late.
This page and the next 3 or 4 show my 'interpretation':
http://www.sol.me.uk/boats/southampton/photos/tyres1.html

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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2014, 04:42:15 pm »

Great looking boat, that...I likes that.


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« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2014, 04:46:59 pm »

Yes please Mike, I can send money via Paypal if you use it?
Its a pack of 6 tyres 30mm diameter.  PM sent to Ian for first refusal if they aren't any good to him Rich then you can have them.  Just need a quid in the RNLI or Help for Heroes next time a collection box is passed.
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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2014, 04:53:07 pm »

No problems Mike, let Ian have them...the tug comes with loads of them.


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2014, 12:06:26 pm »

The little fella arrived about an hour ago...took me three quarters of an hour to open the box! I'm very impressed with it, it's well detailed and well built, but it's crying out to be dirtied up.


I've had a play already....tow rope added and a front fender made from an old monster truck tyre. More to come...


And I scored maximum house points from my ladyfriend. The tug is to be renamed the ''Natalie Jane''...ladyfriend is well pleased with that.


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« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2014, 12:51:50 pm »

It's all happening here mate...new toys everywhere, and no room to put anything.  :embarrassed:  Might have to sell my bike collection.... <:(


Rich


You can not let them go, why not buy a low display cabinet to sit under  the window?


So Natalie Jane has arrived then, looking forward to seeing it later mate, Has the battery turned up for the LED's?
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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #20 on: July 23, 2014, 02:17:43 pm »

And what's under the window? An Akula, and a Type V11c after Sunday...


I've changed the radio on the NJ to a Planet 5, works perfectly, just threading the tyres on now...what a pig of a job that is!


Lighting battery is here, in it's own little wtc, and ready to wire up.


See ya later,




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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2014, 11:49:51 pm »

Did a bit more this afternoon, coming on steadily now. Even Ian is impressed with these boats, might be another on the club lake soon...


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #22 on: July 25, 2014, 08:45:37 am »

Can anyone show me where the rest of the screws are that hold the deck down, please? The pic shows the ones I've located so far, marked with a red line.


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Re: Hobby Engine Atlantic tug
« Reply #23 on: July 25, 2014, 09:17:35 am »

Cancel this request...found the little devils, the deck is now removed.


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« Reply #24 on: July 25, 2014, 10:50:33 am »


Where were they then ?  (for future reference of new members)    :} :}


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