Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Klunk on September 22, 2014, 07:44:14 am

Title: bow thrusters info reqd
Post by: Klunk on September 22, 2014, 07:44:14 am

I have a graupner Sydney Star part started in my shed. Whats stopping me is I want to add bow thrusters. Since Graupner went bust its difficult to get a pair of them. so the question is what other manufacturers are out there and does anyone have any experience of them. the version I require are graupner 1785.
I have been told Robosech are very noisy
graupner no stock or on ebay at ludicrous prices
robbe no stock again and maintenance issues (locking nut on bottom)
so if anyone has any info on any of the above or alternatives it would be much appreciated.


before anyone says I have looked on ebay germany, france, spain Italy etc. 'Im surprised a lot of them will not post to uk especially private sellers

Title: Re: bow thrusters info reqd
Post by: Stavros on September 22, 2014, 08:17:28 am

Just  contact Mark at A Model World



Dave

Title: Re: bow thrusters info reqd
Post by: Klunk on September 22, 2014, 08:42:16 am

Will do dave. ...Thanks

Title: Re: bow thrusters info reqd
Post by: J.beazley on September 22, 2014, 09:19:56 am

I've got a graupner unit and a rabousch unit in different boats and they both are relatively noisy.


Westbourne models should stock them.


Jay

Title: Re: bow thrusters info reqd
Post by: radiojoe on September 22, 2014, 11:03:28 am

I wouldn't worry about the noise, Before I retired I worked on and sailed full size boats with bow thrusters and one thing they all had in common was the noise they make.  ok2

Title: Re: bow thrusters info reqd
Post by: TomHugill on September 22, 2014, 04:23:56 pm

I have a graupner one in my moonraker and it's a noisy thing!

Title: Re: bow thrusters info reqd
Post by: Umi_Ryuzuki on September 22, 2014, 06:29:56 pm

Raboesh (http://www.raboeschmodels.com/index.php/nl/online-store-nl/marine-accessories) continues to make bow thrusters...
Check with your local retailer.  :-))

(http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/1/3/9/7/8/a5165531-33-raboesch%20bow%20thrusters.jpg?d=1347989375)

Title: Re: bow thrusters info reqd
Post by: wicker on September 22, 2014, 07:21:41 pm

I think I might have two somewhere will look tomorrow and let you know  if they are there they will be small diameter