Topic: The infamous Motorflote ( Motorflotte ) push tug... (Read 264831 times)

das boot · « **on:** February 01, 2009, 03:05:56 pm »

Way way back, either Model Boats or Marine Modelling did a free plan of a pusher tug...basically a box with a tall(ish)superstructure on top. I can remember it 'cos I built a double sized one...can any of you guys tell me which issue of which mag it appeared in please?

Even better...has anybody got a copy of the magazine or even the plan I could beg/buy/borrow/steal? All your expenses refunded naturally...

Rich

(it was similar to the drawing below...)

andyn · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:22:43 pm »

How about doing a springer?

das boot · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:27:06 pm »

Nah, don't really fancy a springering thing Andy..

Rich

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:30:49 pm »

Should we ban U33 from the forum Andy?

boatmadman · « **Reply #4 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:35:15 pm »

Think someone should arm a springer with depth charges and go U33 hunting

funtimefrankie · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:43:02 pm »

Oh...I thought the Mayhem Caps were ready to order

The long Build · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2009, 04:53:45 pm »

On the list I have from Model Boats
there are 3 listings for a pusher tug

Dec 85
May 88
Feb 2004

Hope this narrows things down a bit

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #7 on:** February 01, 2009, 05:05:43 pm »

Well done long build, that's the one I was looking for Model Boats Dec 1985.
Motorflote - Pusher Tug (FULL SIZE PLAN)

http://www.payhost.net/modelling/acatalog/Model_Boats_December_1985.html

andyn · « **Reply #8 on:** February 01, 2009, 05:09:08 pm »

I think we should kick Martin off for that too...

Anyone got a springy hull lying sround? I want to build Nitrospring

Arrow5 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 01, 2009, 05:25:57 pm »

Sounds like a Norry job for fuel-proofness and deep vibes

andyn · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2009, 05:28:51 pm »

Quote from: arrow5 on February 01, 2009, 05:25:57 pm

Sounds like a Norry job for fuel-proofness and deep vibes

That sounds like the emptiness of my wallet...

How much?

das boot · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:00:53 pm »

Quote from: Martin - Forum Admin on February 01, 2009, 05:05:43 pm

Well done long build, that's the one I was looking for Model Boats Dec 1985.
Motorflote - Pusher Tug (FULL SIZE PLAN)

http://www.payhost.net/modelling/acatalog/Model_Boats_December_1985.html

That's the boyo...well done men, top stuff. Now...has anyone got the plan from that issue???

Rich

The long Build · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:19:16 pm »

Could probably sort out a copy of the article , but according to my records I do not have the plan.

So not really much use.

das boot · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:24:12 pm »

Quote from: The long Build on February 01, 2009, 06:19:16 pm

Could probably sort out a copy of the article , but according to my records I do not have the plan. So not really much use.

That would be a start...yes please, if you could I'd appreciate it muchly.

Rich

andyn · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:41:34 pm »

Why not buy it from the link Martin posted? Its £4

The long Build · « **Reply #15 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:41:46 pm »

Quote from: U-33 on February 01, 2009, 06:24:12 pm

Quote from: The long Build on February 01, 2009, 06:19:16 pm
Could probably sort out a copy of the article , but according to my records I do not have the plan. So not really much use.

That would be a start...yes please, if you could I'd appreciate it muchly.

Rich

Ok, good news is I have found the magazine , the " WATERBORNE DIESEL SHUNTER" Free 16 page construction pull-out, here lies the bad news ..It has been pulled out!! and I do not have it.. Sorry

On the first page there is a reference to David Metcalf's Motorflote Diesel push tug" was the designer..

Seaspray · « **Reply #16 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:43:47 pm »

Does anybody know if there is a bye magazine company in Kent ?

I've about 2 years of Radio Race Car to loose

Seaspray

das boot · « **Reply #17 on:** February 01, 2009, 06:44:18 pm »

Quote from: The long Build on February 01, 2009, 06:41:46 pm

Quote from: U-33 on February 01, 2009, 06:24:12 pm

Quote from: The long Build on February 01, 2009, 06:19:16 pm
Could probably sort out a copy of the article , but according to my records I do not have the plan. So not really much use.

That would be a start...yes please, if you could I'd appreciate it muchly.

Rich

Ok, good news is I have found the magazine , the " WATERBORNE DIESEL SHUNTER" Free 16 page construction pull-out, here lies the bad news ..It has been pulled out!! and I do not have it.. Sorry

Naff....!!!!

Thanks anyway..

Quote from: andyn on February 01, 2009, 06:41:34 pm

Why not buy it from the link Martin posted? Its £4

Precisely...it's £4!!!!

Rich

(squeak squeak...)

das boot · « **Reply #18 on:** February 01, 2009, 07:20:15 pm »

Hang the expense...I bought it.

Thanks guys..

Rich

djrobbo · « **Reply #19 on:** February 01, 2009, 09:29:15 pm »

Plan for said square odd looking thingy for sale on e'bay....quote..."motorflote pusher tug "

hope that helps.

das boot · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2009, 11:13:40 pm »

Thanks DJ...already got it, but thank you for your help.

Rich

toesupwa · « **Reply #21 on:** February 02, 2009, 01:55:36 am »

Quote from: andyn on February 01, 2009, 05:09:08 pm

Anyone got a springy hull lying sround? I want to build Nitrospring

One here...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wooden-Springer-tug-hull_W0QQitemZ160312914637QQihZ006QQcategoryZ140971QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

das boot · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2009, 05:00:06 pm »

Thanks to you guys I have the plans and build sheets for the Motorflote en route, the stores at work donated me a sheet of 1/8th ply (

) and all the other bits and bobs I either have or have the materials needed to build them....

So...has anybody else ever built one of these weird things? Mine was great fun to operate, it had a mind of it's own as to where it went though, but it would push the side of house out if needs be. Just wondering if the Mk 11 will be alone...or are there any more around?

And no Martin...it's NOT a ~~swing~~ springer!!

Rich

Peterm · « **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2009, 06:29:24 pm »

I am halfway through building one and and although it is my own design, it is very similar to the one in the photo. I am using a Graupner schottel drive as propulsion and 2.4 GHz for control. Pete M

das boot · « **Reply #24 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:20:52 pm »

Great news Pete, any pics of it so far? Perhaps we could start a Motorflote v Springer war...

Rich

( Motorflotes of the world...unite! )

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