Topic: Springer Tug, I would love one (Read 38945 times)

nathanbint · « **on:** June 03, 2009, 09:22:57 pm »

hi i would love one of tehase i bet u can ahve some fun with one i ahve just bought the majestic thunder tiger but i want one of thease now lol

andyn · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2009, 09:30:39 pm »

It took me two days to make mine, using a jigsaw, some screws and a cordless drill. All whilst drunk... Plus, mine was three or four times the size of a standard one...

Give it a go

nathanbint · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2009, 09:41:20 pm »

i am only 14 so prob wnt be el to

dan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2009, 09:51:23 pm »

i was 13 when i made my first,

nathanbint · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2009, 10:15:10 pm »

yeah but i don't really have any idea how to to be hoenst wud be good if some one could give me one lol joking i have got the radio gear to go in it lol i am joking i would never be so lucky

portside II · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2009, 10:41:29 pm »

that all depends on where you are (location) , i am sure that there will be a mayhemer that would assist you.
daz

andyn · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2009, 11:53:32 pm »

I'm 17 and have been making plastic kits (with scalpels etc) since I was 3, and have owned hobby tools since I was 4, ditch the heath and safety, get an adult to help, and give it a try

nathanbint · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2009, 09:44:07 am »

hi i live 5 miles away from saltburn if anyone noes where taht it and if uses could help me

nathanbint · « **Reply #8 on:** June 04, 2009, 09:44:38 am »

hi yeah but me or my dad haven't got a clue to be honest lol

Bill D203 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 05, 2009, 07:03:15 pm »

You will never know if you don't have a go at building a Springer. If you mess up the woodwork it ain't going to cost you much. Do you/ Dad have any tools to cut wood??
Anyway if you get really stuck then I am sure Me or Andy can build you a springer hull. Why don't you do some drawings of wot you want to do with the top of it. pm your email address and I will send you mine. It has to be said there are MANY different shapes. Radio wise you will need to get one and fit it. Can you do that? You can get a RC setup for £35/£45 on 27MHz. Motor I can get you one for a few pounds. A battery from an old buggy will do to start with and may be the resister speed controller.

craftysod · « **Reply #10 on:** June 05, 2009, 07:19:03 pm »

Or this,my better halfs boat

nathanbint · « **Reply #11 on:** June 06, 2009, 06:52:30 pm »

cheers bill and craftysod bill u ahve a pm and i have added u on msn to talk to u no there aswell cheers

Bill D203 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2009, 08:29:16 pm »

Quote from: nathanbint on June 06, 2009, 06:52:30 pm

cheers bill and craftysod bill u ahve a pm and i have added u on msn to talk to u no there aswell cheers

hi de hi
Yes just let me get past the race tomoro. Then I will start to short things out pm your emaill address and I will contact you on Monday. I the mean time think what you want the Springer to be like. Re wot engine/ motor It will be a 540 standard electric motor. I will chat on Monday if you send me the MSM link up agian.
Cheers for now.

nathanbint · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2009, 09:38:11 pm »

hi mate u got a pm and i have sent it again

Bill D203 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2009, 12:40:02 pm »

Quote from: Bill D203 on June 06, 2009, 08:29:16 pm

Quote from: nathanbint on June 06, 2009, 06:52:30 pm
cheers bill and craftysod bill u ahve a pm and i have added u on msn to talk to u no there aswell cheers
hi de hi
Yes just let me get past the race tomoro. Then I will start to short things out pm your emaill address and I will contact you on Monday. I the mean time think what you want the Springer to be like. Re wot engine/ motor It will be a 540 standard electric motor. I will chat on Monday if you send me the MSM link up agian.
Cheers for now.

Quote from: nathanbint on June 06, 2009, 09:38:11 pm

hi mate u got a pm and i have sent it again

Its Your LUCY Day I am about to start building your Springer tug. If anyone has some bits thaey would be welcome. Motor Propshaft, Old unused RC kit, ect ect Give me a pm If you can help this lad out.

dan · « **Reply #15 on:** June 20, 2009, 02:49:35 pm »

you have a PM Bill

Bill D203 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 20, 2009, 03:33:00 pm »

Thanks Brian and Dan. I am now looking for an 8" 2BA/5mm shaft I now have thanks to Brian a motor I have props to fit. Dose any one have an old 27MHz radio set they want to donate??
The Springer is now underway. See photo. to follow.

nathanbint · « **Reply #17 on:** June 20, 2009, 03:52:26 pm »

hi mate well how much is it going to cost me cos i don't want oen if it is going to cost me

Umi_Ryuzuki · « **Reply #18 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:59:52 pm »

Not sure, but I imagine that the hulls could be assemble for less than £10.
And that would be one for you and one for your dad...

If you have or can pick up a small hand jig saw, or coping saw, you can probably have
your springer(s) framed up in a weekend.

Use the small hand saw to cut a pair of sides.
Then cut some rectangles for the front and backs.
Glue and Nail the front and back pieces in place.
Then sheet the bottom with thin plywood, or balsa...(or what ever is handy...)
Then Laquer or fiberglass to waterproof the wood.

After that we can get into how to add running gear. (motor, propeller, rudder)

craftysod · « **Reply #19 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:32:05 pm »

Nathan
Wait and see,the generosity of the people on this forum,will might suprise you.
You could have a springer (with Billls start) on the water for nothing.
I have been in contact with Bill as well,to help our younger members into model boating.
So be patient and once you got one your dad will want one
Mark

Bill D203 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:56:31 pm »

come on Chaps. Mark & Brian are helping out with some stuff to build This chap his 1st springer. Has any one got a spare 8" 5mm prop shaft??? 540/ 5mm cuppling ?
Cheers

dan · « **Reply #21 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:46:20 pm »

is this of any help Bill

dan · « **Reply #22 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:48:10 pm »

it has 5mm one end and 6mm the other. if its any help let me know and ill send it to you

Bill D203 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 20, 2009, 10:05:13 pm »

Brill Dan. Thank you Thats another missing part of the list.
Thanks very much. Do you have my address? If No pm me and I will give it to you.

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #24 on:** June 20, 2009, 10:48:13 pm »

Pm sent Bill, I'll make the shaft and I have got a spare rudder, might be able to sort out the radio too, I'll have a look tomorrow.

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