Topic: Gopha Girl ( Springer Tug ) (Read 44168 times)

radiojoe · « **on:** April 24, 2015, 04:11:42 pm »

Well I hope you guys won't mind but I decided to do a build log on my Springer, If nothing else it keeps me focused, I won't go into great detail, as said there have been quite a few Springers, so I don't want to bore you all, but it might just be of interest to Springer fans.
I'm building a fairly simple traditional top and the hull is set out to the standard formula, Although I'm not going to be that strict, I started by making the rudder, as I had no plywood to hand for the hull at the time, as I said don't want to bore so I'll let the photos do the talking..

radiojoe · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2015, 04:13:04 pm »

A bit more done.

plug · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:33:56 pm »

What have you used for the bottom, looks like it bends well

regards Jack.

radiojoe · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:49:59 pm »

Hi Jack, Its 1/8" ply cross grain, yes it bends to the shape quite well if you glue and pin a bit at a time.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2015, 09:38:13 pm »

It looks good.

Aren't they fun to build.

ken

radiojoe · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2015, 10:47:23 pm »

HI ken, they sure are, as it says in the forum (Bringing back the Fun into model boats!) I'd agree with that,

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2015, 11:08:00 pm »

john44 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2015, 08:03:48 am »

They are not just fun to build, they are great fun to sail on the lake.

John

radiojoe · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2015, 09:38:35 am »

Yes it makes a nice change to build something simple out of the head so to speak, (lets face it if it's out of my head it's going to be simple) and although I did a drawing I'm adding bits as I go, but she's also has a practical side, if any of my ships are stranded in the lake for what ever reason Gopha Girl might just save me getting wet trousers.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2015, 10:58:15 am »

I don't know if it's allowed but I fitted a keel in the stern section to aid steering. Just a small one but enough to keep a straight line.

Yes, an ideal rescue boat because of the 'knees' in front.

ken

radiojoe · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2015, 11:16:27 am »

Yes mines going to have a skeg keel enclosing the prop shaft and same depth as the rudder, not too bothered about Springer rules, it's never going to be used in comps.

Netleyned · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2015, 04:10:30 pm »

Mine has a skeg and a Kort nozzle.
It's called International Rescue down at the pond
as it is launched at least once a week for rescues.
If I made another I would use the fishtail rudder as I
believe it is just as effective as a Kort.

Ned

radiojoe · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2015, 06:30:54 pm »

When I designed mine I couldn't decide whether to have a kort or fishtail, have to confess I went for the fishtail because I thought it would be easier to make, it will be interesting to see how it performs.

Big Ada · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2015, 08:39:01 am »

My Springer with a Fishtail Rudder spins 360degrees in its own length.

Len.

radiojoe · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2015, 10:32:00 am »

Thank Len should be quite maneuverable then.

Bob K · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2015, 11:00:41 am »

Interesting build Joe. My Springer has a Kort nozzle, spins almost in its own length.

radiojoe · « **Reply #16 on:** April 28, 2015, 11:09:43 am »

Thanks Bob, I've heard a lot about them so I thought it might be fun to make one.

radiojoe · « **Reply #17 on:** April 29, 2015, 02:13:55 pm »

An update, two coats of sealer to the inside and deck fitted, I also want to make all the deck fittings out of what I can find in my workshop, not that I mind buying them but I thought it may add to the fun, I've loosely based it on 1:24 and made a start on some bollards, later I'll have a go at cobbling together a winch of some sort.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2015, 11:54:59 pm »

The hull shape reminds me of a cubist lute! Already looking forward to the next installment.

radiojoe · « **Reply #19 on:** April 30, 2015, 04:39:11 pm »

Running gear fitted, completed skeg and rudder, next I'll fit the deck up stands.

plug · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2015, 05:51:39 pm »

Really nice job.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2015, 08:47:00 pm »

Now that's what I call a Tiller Support.

ken

ballastanksian · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2015, 10:41:19 pm »

Neat work. I see your oiler on the stuffing tube Joe. Is that a home made bung, or purchased?

radiojoe · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2015, 11:23:55 pm »

Ian, the black cap on the greaser, came from a self assembly garden storage unit the wife bought, it was put together with self tapping screws and there was a bag of these little plastic caps to cover the screws ends, there was a lot left over that I kept, that was years ago well I've finally found a use for them.

radiojoe · « **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2015, 04:05:25 pm »

Finished running gear and tested, fitted hatch upstand and made cover/deck, a snug fit but also used magnets, next I'll make the wheelhouse and funnels.

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