Topic: Springer Tug, I would love one (Read 38944 times)

nathanbint · « **Reply #25 on:** June 20, 2009, 11:02:53 pm »

hi cheers people thanks for everything

Bill D203 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 20, 2009, 11:16:41 pm »

Hi Thanks All you Mayhemers.
Ok Just one thing now that I am missing. A ESC which will do Forwards /Rev. & take 8.4 volts. Why 8.4v cause thats the battery I have spare. can any one come up with one??? The rest is shorted.

nathanbint · « **Reply #27 on:** June 20, 2009, 11:23:29 pm »

cheers bill do u have any idea when i will have it for

Bill D203 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:59:19 pm »

Now Then young Nathan
Take a look at the build so far. Primer paint coat in the next few days so now you have to make your mind up what colours you want me to paint it.
All the drive gear from Mayhemers donations should be here this week so I can start fitting all the ruining gear very soon. And before you ask NO YOU CAN'T have it till after the Mayhem weekend in Aug which is approx 53 days away.

Martin. Do you have any Model boat Mayhem stickers that can go on the Hull??

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #29 on:** June 22, 2009, 03:35:21 pm »

No Stickers Bill but I can easily print some up and laminate them, what do you want on them?
I've also got a couple of new 6v 4Ah batteries for the cause!

Nathanbint, we don't want to see this boat on ebay or anything like that!

nathanbint · « **Reply #30 on:** June 22, 2009, 03:58:40 pm »

lol don't worry it won't be lol only place is my bath and the lake lol

Bill D203 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 22, 2009, 05:13:13 pm »

Cheers Martin.
Well Nathan Wot colours Then???

andyn · « **Reply #32 on:** June 22, 2009, 05:37:46 pm »

Bill, my mum would paint the Mayhem logo in Tamiya acrylics, she's an artist

Bill D203 · « **Reply #33 on:** June 22, 2009, 06:26:58 pm »

Your Mum Is booked thenAndy.
Wait till I get all the Major painting done then your Mum can do her stuff and then i will varnish it all over.

nathanbint · « **Reply #34 on:** June 22, 2009, 06:50:51 pm »

bottom red top blue mate

portside II · « **Reply #35 on:** June 22, 2009, 10:12:00 pm »

Nathan just be carefull if your playing with it in the bath , especialy if your sat in the bath at the same time
prop wash can be painfull

, not that i have experienced it(we have a shower

).
It's certanly looking good.
daz

Bee · « **Reply #36 on:** June 22, 2009, 11:08:19 pm »

Not ignoring the extreme generosity of Bill but isn't this defeating one of the primary reasons for Springers - namely as an introduction to building things yourself.

Bill D203 · « **Reply #37 on:** June 23, 2009, 07:59:36 am »

Quote from: Bee on June 22, 2009, 11:08:19 pm

Not ignoring the extreme generosity of Bill but isn't this defeating one of the primary reasons for Springers - namely as an introduction to building things yourself.

It would seem that not every one can put hand to tools and build a Springer for themselves. If you read the tread from the start it was suggested that he did build it himself or with the help of his parents. However both did not have the skills hence the offer to build him one. Many Mayhemers have freely given parts to get this boat on the water and will be given a chance to check it over at the LLanberis meeting in Aug this year.

barryfoote · « **Reply #38 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:26:50 am »

....and it just shows what a great bunch the Mayhemmers are.......Very kind of you Bill and the others who have contributed..

nathanbint · « **Reply #39 on:** June 23, 2009, 11:13:12 am »

thanks everyone and my dad and me and my bros are into cars and we ahve just started with the boats

nathanbint · « **Reply #40 on:** June 23, 2009, 11:13:41 am »

don't worry mate i will be sat next to the bath why it in not in it aswell lol

Bill D203 · « **Reply #41 on:** June 23, 2009, 11:44:44 am »

Like I said to you DO NOT use it in the Bath. If the prop comes in contact with the FG it well mark it / put a hole in it. I know I have been there and my wife is only just talking to me now. Try your local lake out or pond it you have one.

Quote from: Bee on June 22, 2009, 11:08:19 pm

Not ignoring the extreme generosity of Bill but isn't this defeating one of the primary reasons for Springers - namely as an introduction to building things yourself.

I am not sure if you have ever been on a Model boat Mayhem weekend? I have been to Llanberis last year and the last two Wicksteed park events. I have stayed/ camped on site during the weekend. I found Friday nights fish and chips paid for by Martin very enjoyable free! Loads of beer came my way Free! Free use of the water! Bar b q free! and the level of fun and company just has to be experienced. We are all mad about model boats of all shorts. Thats why I have made this boat, to give something back into Mayhem + I like building boats a much as running then. If you have not tried a Mayhem weekend why NOT!

portside II · « **Reply #42 on:** June 23, 2009, 06:07:28 pm »

Bill , is Martin aware of all these freebies that he is supplying, fish n chips , beer , water , Bar-B-Q'ed food .
If not he does now and so does every one else

.
daz

Bill D203 · « **Reply #43 on:** June 23, 2009, 06:37:34 pm »

I think Martin knew what we was up to and what he was paying for! Good on him.
This was taken from the 1st page of the Wicksteed Event 2009.

Weather arranged.
Tea & Coffee arranged.
Bisbuits arranged.
Marquees arranged.
Lake arranged.

.... bunch of drunks on standby!

See you there tomorrow!

I will rest my case, and have another beer.

nathanbint · « **Reply #44 on:** July 05, 2009, 12:10:28 am »

kk my dad is still not up for it tho

Bill D203 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 22, 2009, 06:12:42 pm »

OK the day has dawned when all the paint was dry all the motor and radio (all be it a Temporary radio fitted) battery's charged and ready to go. So off to the lake with springer, camera in hand. Yep he it works. I was going to break out the shampoo but it will have to be a Fosters later.
Many Thanks to Phil, Brian, and other for given parts to build it up this far.
Anyway have a look at the video and see what you think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euJyT7ueZTc
Got to get some LEDs in it now for the night sail at Llanberis. I have found Maplins do a nice strip of 12 volt LEDs. If anyone would like to donate some i will post the maplin part number after this post. Nathen you still can't have it till after Llanberis, so DON'T ASK.

dan · « **Reply #46 on:** July 22, 2009, 06:32:34 pm »

looks good bill

Bill D203 · « **Reply #47 on:** July 22, 2009, 06:33:58 pm »

The Leds info. Maplin Order Code: N91CX

Bill D203 · « **Reply #48 on:** July 22, 2009, 06:53:10 pm »

Quote from: Martin - Forum Admin on June 22, 2009, 03:35:21 pm

No Stickers Bill but I can easily print some up and laminate them, what do you want on them?
I've also got a couple of new 6v 4Ah batteries for the cause!

Nathanbint, we don't want to see this boat on ebay or anything like that!

Martin Those battery's would now come in very handy if you still have them.

SteamboatPhil · « **Reply #49 on:** July 22, 2009, 08:23:36 pm »

Looks good Bill, goes really well.

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