Model Boat Mayhem
The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Springer Tugs => Topic started by: Terry on March 03, 2018, 10:11:17 am
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Hi all.
Thinking of building one of these, but having downloaded the parts list it all looks a bit flimsy. Hull sides 2mm thick, hull bottom 1.5mm thick. Considering the weight of ballast etc. doesn't seem very strong. Any comments please.
Cheers, Terry
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It's a Springer Tug. (google)
I would have a go with 3mm plywood at scratch building it yourself. There are plenty of descriptions in the springer section.
You won't weight down one of these below the waterline.. :}
cheers
ken
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If you go thicker on the hull bottom, you may have problems bending the ply to shape.
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I'll go along with this. Perhaps a thinner piece for bending the bottom section with a heat gun.
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i used bits from the shed for the sides and ends, 8mm sides, and 18mm ends!!!