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Mess Deck: General Section => Tugs and Towing => Topic started by: Bob K on February 19, 2015, 02:41:23 pm

Title: Mega Springer Tug 31" build sequence
Post by: Bob K on February 19, 2015, 02:41:23 pm

I just came across this excellent step by step build sequence for a large springer tug on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVgCRGyUWnc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVgCRGyUWnc)

Superb ply woodwork.  I particularly like how the wheelhouse was constructed.
A lot of good 'how to do it' tips

Bob K

Title: Re: Mega Springer Tug 31" build sequence
Post by: Netleyned on February 19, 2015, 04:14:43 pm

Thanks for that Bob.
Just amazed by the Steerable Kort/Becker Rudder set up.
No wonder it turns on a tanner.
Given me lots to think about.


Ned

Title: Re: Mega Springer Tug 31" build sequence
Post by: Brian60 on February 19, 2015, 05:41:35 pm

Just going to take a look, but Ned, why would it need becker style rudders if it has steerable Korts?

Title: Re: Mega Springer Tug 31" build sequence
Post by: Netleyned on February 19, 2015, 05:54:25 pm

Not exactly Becker but the same effect.
Just because he could methinks
It's on the update vid Brian.

Ned

Title: Re: Mega Springer Tug 31" build sequence
Post by: Big Ada on February 19, 2015, 10:45:32 pm

Quote from: Netleyned on February 19, 2015, 05:54:25 pm

Not exactly Becker but the same effect.
Just because he could methinks
It's on the update vid Brian.

Ned

You can spin a Springer in its own length just by fitting a Fish Tail Rudder.

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag383/rokbottom1/Odds%20and%20Ends/Fishtail%20Rudder%20Nov%2007%20001_zpssu3i1ont.jpg) (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/rokbottom1/media/Odds%20and%20Ends/Fishtail%20Rudder%20Nov%2007%20001_zpssu3i1ont.jpg.html)

(http://i1373.photobucket.com/albums/ag383/rokbottom1/BigBoatsFishtailRudder31102014002_zps12f0354d.jpg) (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/rokbottom1/media/BigBoatsFishtailRudder31102014002_zps12f0354d.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Mega Springer Tug 31" build sequence
Post by: Umi_Ryuzuki on February 20, 2015, 12:29:04 am

And it runs nicely...  :-))


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZMqM1n7uBI
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