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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Other Technical Questions... => Topic started by: comtoray on January 21, 2012, 05:26:17 pm
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I dont know wether this is in the right place or not sorry if it isnt, my question is i have just bought a tug that has 2 z-units fitted, i will be entering a few steering comps, will these be a advantage to me thank you...Ray :-)
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Only if you know what you're doing......like anything in life, practice makes perfect!
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Only if you know what you're doing......like anything in life, practice makes perfect!
I should have made myself more clearer, im just starting up after 10year lay off through ill health, i never had a problem with korts spinning the boat etc etc, its just that these units are nr the front {:-{
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Adage still applies, you need to get her on the water and see the effect that the z-drives make - usually a lot more maneuverable than 'normal' screws and rudders. With the right inputs she should go sideways as well as in the normal directions
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Adage still applies, you need to get her on the water and see the effect that the z-drives make - usually a lot more maneuverable than 'normal' screws and rudders. With the right inputs she should go sideways as well as in the normal directions
Thank you grasshopper apreciated...Ray :-)
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Hi there
Which drives are they?
if they are the Robbe ones (small red kort type) you may find that they are limited in turning
If they are either of the Graupner types then they should be fine so long as your servo motors are powerful enough to over come the thrust from the props.
they will make your vessel very agile in deed and as grasshopper says practice will lavish benefits on you down the lake.
I have a tug with twin ASD (Z drive) and a springer with one in great fun and very controllable in a duck chase (game with plastic ducks that you have to round up)
A picture of the Graupner ASD drive units
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Hi there
Which drives are they?
if they are the Robbe ones (small red kort type) you may find that they are limited in turning
If they are either of the Graupner types then they should be fine so long as your servo motors are powerful enough to over come the thrust from the props.
they will make your vessel very agile in deed and as grasshopper says practice will lavish benefits on you down the lake.
I have a tug with twin ASD (Z drive) and a springer with one in great fun and very controllable in a duck chase (game with plastic ducks that you have to round up)
A picture of the Graupner ASD drive units
Hi if you look at this link this is the Tug im buying do you know what they are please
http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=34675.0
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They are the graupner ASD (shottle) or Z drive the same as in the Tito Neri build
You will find them very good at maneuvering the vessel and depending on servo throw it will "walk or crab" very well
Wishing you long and happy sailing with your new requisition
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They are the graupner ASD (shottle) or Z drive the same as in the Tito Neri build
You will find them very good at maneuvering the vessel and depending on servo throw it will "walk or crab" very well
Wishing you long and happy sailing with your new requisition
Thank you friend i appreciate that...Ray :-)