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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Lifeboats => Topic started by: returnee on December 15, 2011, 04:18:45 pm

Title: Bowthruster for 1/16 severn
Post by: returnee on December 15, 2011, 04:18:45 pm

Can anyone suggest the correct size tube (external dia.) of a working bow thruster to fit in a speedline 1/16 severn. the tube supplied @22mm seems small, your thoughts please.
Thanks
Gerard

Title: Re: Bowthruster for 1/16 severn
Post by: stuarts2 on December 15, 2011, 06:10:34 pm

Hi the tube that come with my kit was at 22mm and was correct, got my thruster from Deans Marine works fine, how you getting on with the build?

Title: Re: Bowthruster for 1/16 severn
Post by: returnee on December 17, 2011, 03:07:49 pm

Hi Stuart,
Not started yet, just trying to get all the bits and pieces together before starting.
Will go with the 22mm.
Gerard

Title: Re: Bowthruster for 1/16 severn
Post by: Mungeltuete on December 30, 2011, 07:16:10 pm

Hi Gerard,

I have installed a 22mm brass bow thruster --> http://www.hobby-lobby-modellbau.com/onlineshop/product_info.php/info/p3912_Bow-Thruster-20-mm---Brass-Tube---1-Prop----5101-11.html  (http://www.hobby-lobby-modellbau.com/onlineshop/product_info.php/info/p3912_Bow-Thruster-20-mm---Brass-Tube---1-Prop----5101-11.html)

Here also some pictures of the installed bow thruster:

(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m604/Mungeltuete/Severn/IMG_2066.jpg)

(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m604/Mungeltuete/Severn/IMG_2092.jpg)

I hope that helps.

Cheers,
Markus

Title: Re: Bowthruster for 1/16 severn
Post by: returnee on December 30, 2011, 07:22:25 pm

Hi Markus,
Thanks for the info, it looks a very substantial unit, and pricey.
It certainly looks the bees knees.
Gerard

Title: Re: Bowthruster for 1/16 severn
Post by: nhp651 on December 30, 2011, 08:23:57 pm

Hi Markus......lovely looking product ......what voltage does the bow thruster work off. thanks.
neil.

Title: Re: Bowthruster for 1/16 severn
Post by: derekwarner on December 30, 2011, 09:57:50 pm

Hullo Markus.......the sectional image of the 5101-11 bow thruster does not show, but are the two 20 diameter tubes sealed to the central drive hub with an o-ring on each side? .........Derek

http://www.hobby-lobby-modellbau.com/onlineshop/product_info.php/info/p3912_Bow-Thruster-20-mm---Brass-Tube---1-Prop----5101-11.html

Title: Re: Bowthruster for 1/16 severn
Post by: Mungeltuete on December 31, 2011, 10:21:18 am

Hello Folks,

@Neil:
The bow thruster comes without motor. So the voltage depends on the motor you connect. The bow thruster has a 3mm shaft and you can connect any motor you want.

@Derek:
There is no o-ring between the tubes. Better you use some sealing paste or solder the pieces together.


Cheers,
Markus

Title: Re: Bowthruster for 1/16 severn
Post by: nhp651 on January 01, 2012, 12:42:19 am

thanks Markus..that makes it even better of a purchase.
thanks.
neil.