Hi People,
I'm restoring a tugboat known as the Flying Duck, Glasgow, built from EMap plans some decades ago. I'll post some pictures up when I get some of it, I've finished basic cleaning + moving the rudder servo to the rear (to get the linkage out of the way) and installing an old 28V motor - so I'll be able to see if 12V is enough tomorrow.
Else I'll have to upgrade to 24V and a new ESC!
The original model was made by my Uncle John, who I am discovering was a model making genius, even the radar head rotated (but the mechanics haven't lasted) so I'll working up the model, starting with getting the stand off, polishing up the hull with Auto-Glym paint renovator and Meguliars Clear Coat, recoating the stand, unbending the shaft, re-greasing, moving the rudder control, installing motor and rather unusual mounting etc.
After that it'll be cabin work (radar from an old servo, lighting (cabin lights from Rapid Electronics SMD white leds planned).
Also some water-dam cabin woodwork so she can survive a decent water splosh over the side - big scuppers already you see :)
Tomorrow on the pond I'll also discover the correct position for the battery - currently an NP7 12V for simplicity.
Cheers,
G