Model Boat Mayhem
Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: 6705russell on September 20, 2007, 08:35:31 pm
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Hi all.
Just wondered what you guys with the larger boats use for carrying your ships?
At the minute i just break my back every time i take Hannibal to the lake!
Russ O0
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Hi Russ alot of guys use converted prams. ;D
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Yeh i was looking at them new three wheeled ones the other day and wondering what i could cut off, they also have bigger wheels to get over the rough paths at the lake.
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I use two butchered seat belts as slings, slide under the hull and lower in/out of the water.
Ian
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He's on about before he gets to the water Ian?
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oops!
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I use a truck purchased from Machine Mart. Large pneumatic tyres and the ability to adapt the wooden slats to suit different models.
Works for me. and yes, I took the plants out first ! ;D
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HA ha how does it fair over the westport bumps?? ;D
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Hi all I tried several types of trolley (scratch built B.Y) and the main problem to overcome is vibration and shaking the model .
My current trolley was originally made to sit in the well of the car boot and I use pneumatic tyres at low pressure < 5lbs to smooth out the bumps on the path to the pond. Works a treat.
regards Roy
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One of our members built this trolley for launching and retrieval. You still have to lift the model from the car into the trolley, but the rest is easy. The type of wheels would depend on the terrain at your sailing site.
Peter.
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I have a single wheeled trolly as used by fishermen to carry thier kit it's light and folds down so it can be put in the car when not in use and takes little space and will carry two fairly large models at a time , my Lady Woos and my Odin (one of each there , one scratch built and one kit built) I can also use it as a seat or even a table
Cheers
BobB
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I have a single wheeled trolly as used by fishermen to carry thier kit it's light and folds down so it can be put in the car when not in use and takes little space and will carry two fairly large models at a time , my Lady Woos and my Odin (one of each there , one scratch built and one kit built) I can also use it as a seat or even a table
Cheers
BobB
Interesting Bob, could you explain a little more. How exactly does a one wheel trolley work ? Excuse my ignorance but I never have done that hobby where you teach worms to swim. :embarrassed:
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I have an even simpler solution I take the wife she carries and launches the models and retreives them for me, as If I carry them my self like Richard I cannot breath very well, fortunately the missus has lung that would drown out a police siren, hence she does the carrying....... 8) 8) 8)
Roy
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I have an even simpler solution I take the wife she carries and launches the models and retreives them for me, as If I carry them my self like Richard I cannot breath very well, fortunately the missus has lung that would drown out a police siren, hence she does the carrying....... 8) 8) 8)
Roy
Handy things wives Roy. O0
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How exactly does a one wheel trolley work ?
Think there are called "wheelbarrows" Dicky ;D
Russ. My truck works fine over the bumps at Westport and even better on the tarmac paths. I was thinking of motorising it but would just add extra weight to the whole thing. I can get the truck in the car without out dismantling but it all depends on the height available within your vehicle.
Terry.
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Roy - I hope there is a bullet proof vest very close to you - or you will you be on a trolley if your wife reads this :D
aywe
john e
bluebird
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Not a problem mate Gwen like to sail tugs herself so always enjoys coming along with me........ ;D ;D
Roy
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I use a fold - flat two wheel aluminium sack (?) trolley for the Thames barge and 'A' yacht so that I can launch/retrieve from the concrete side of the lake by sailing over the immersed trolley. It's a salt water lake so don't know how long before the salt has a go at the aluminium.
MikeK
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How exactly does a one wheel trolley work ?
Think there are called "wheelbarrows" Dicky ;D
Terry.
Fold down wheelbarrows--------------hmmm-------------why didn't I think of that, had visions of Bob on a unicycle :-\
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it's easy Dicky you just life the handles and push it along to where you want to go and then you set it down so easy even you with your admitted limited intelligence could do it
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hi i got my trolley from b&q at the end of summer last year it has pneumatic tyres and steering and does the job spot on.theres a picture of it in our builds tugs trawlers under icebreaker
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It's interesting to see your trolley, Terry. I was at Harrogate Flower show last week and there was a trolley with a trike attached to the front at a cracking price of £85. It had a swivel connector and would be perfect for a long trip at the pondside with the boat on the back.
I suppose the more enterprising ones among us could build a R/C controlled unit and get some cred in the posing stakes!!
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great idea - a remote control transport and launching system - impressive! ;D
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Thanks for all the info guys, i have just won a three wheeled brand new pushchair with pneumatic tyres/suspension and brake for a whopping £9.99!!
Time to get the hacksaw out O0
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This is what I built. It's a childrens cycle trailer from Halfords, the canopy has been removed and decking fitted. The framework is plastic conduit and pipe lagging. It can carry two 1/96 scale warships. It also fits in the car without the wheels and keeps the models secure.
Holmsey
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I guess a trolley for overland has many virtues but a trolley which also launches would be better. I have seen examples on this Forum and elsewhere.
I too normally use two straps but at a lake with no deep water against a defined edge this usually demands wading into deeper water. For use in my (usually) warmer water in France I just keep a pair of plastic slip-on sandals.
However, has anyone experimented with some kind of crane with a long or extendable arm? It could be a model - even RC'd - in its own right.
Roger in France.
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Hi all
I use a fishermans tackle trolley purchased at a car boot sale for £2-00. I have also seen wheelchairs used, don't know what happen to the occupant ;D ;D ;D. (God bless the NHS)
Alan
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I hope you're wearing crocs when you launch Roger ;D ;D
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No crocs in the waters I use! Plenty of big fish and plenty of fishermen but there is ample room for all.
The main hazard this year has been a thick, green algae bloom which looks most unpleasant and which, I guess, is not good to ingest. However, I can always find a spot where the bloom has not formed or has been blown elsewhere.
Still no reaction to my suggestion of a "launching crane".
Roger in France.
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Crocs are a type of shoe thats all the rage in england at the moment.
I aint got a trolley yet none of my boats are finished yet, need to get a move on...........summmer 08 will be on a wednesday next year
Rob
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Went to Lincoln club earlier in the summer and they have a launching crane swivels in so you can put your boat on then you swivel it out towards the water then you winch it winch it down into the water until it floats of to retrieve you just steer the boat onto the platform and winch up very simple and very effective but it doesn't take care of getting the boat to and from the pond you still need some form of trolley
Cheers
BobB
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any pic's Bob
we are looking for something like that for the senior members at goole to help launch their boats
i was looking at a removable hoist that the waterboard use where they drop it in a slot and swing it over the hole.
daz
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Daz chat to me at Balne moor next week-end might be able to piont you in the direction of the chat that made said hoist
Cheers
BobB
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thanks Bob ,will be there hopefully on saturday all depends on the wife as i would have been out all week and i want to keep on the right side .
daz
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Trolley made now, thanks for the help lads O0
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What happened to the baby.. :o :o :'(
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Who cares? my baby is in it now ;D
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I use a porter's trolley with an extension to make a sling. With the boat mounted sideways, I can just push it over the lip of the pond - but watch out for undercut banks that the wheels will catch on. It's a bit clumsy for in the car, and it has been called overkill, but it works!
Other ideas, including a crane, can be found at http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=572883&page=2
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Sorry - I should have directed you to page 1 - http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=9ca9cb8c549738e8733bfdb5a819d629&t=572883
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Trolley made now, thanks for the help lads O0
Nice looking trolley russell, is it designed for float - off or lift - off model ? If it is for lift off do you not have trouble getting the arms under the hull ends, without tangling up with the pram framework,or do you use a lifting cradle/strop ? Sorry about all the questions but it looks so neat, I'm tempted to start checking out the charity shops
regards
MikeK
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I just use two straps to lift her off Mike, the pushchair has foldable hand grips so you can either have them high or low so have them high and it gives you plenty of room to lift it out
Russ
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Thanks for the info Russ. I will certainly be looking around for something similar next time I get dragged into the charity shops ::)
Mike
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uuuups
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Trolley for my ships, the pole is removable
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_3065393237303535.jpg)
(http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/99/697999/1280_6463613139343963.jpg)
Around the models in the water to get and/or again outside I have a special stretcher rack, which is together put according to like it small and/or large models take up can... Picture follows
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Thanks for the info Russ. I will certainly be looking around for something similar next time I get dragged into the charity shops ::)
Mike
Yeh no problem Mike, got this one off Ebay for £9.99 !!
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and here's mine.
Not much has gone on regarding adaptation yet but it proves practical and eyecatching. The wife will throttle me when I finally get round to removing the seat and making a proper sling for the Alkhubar you can see nestling where my 2 kids once spent many a happy jog round the park.
I plan to stow launching davits and lakeside tool box on a rack below. The foot rest is currently employed to store the sla battery and as such helps prevent wheelieing the rig and resultant tearshed when tug falls out.