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Texan looking for help
« on: June 27, 2015, 05:57:09 pm »

Howdy folks from across the pond! Looking to do a tug and as it is my first I'd like some advice on what yall think, im partial to harbour tugs but pushers are a possibility  (actually had a pusher hull built when I was younger but its been lost to time, maybe put away from frustration). Also thinking about purchasing a dremel tool kit, looks very useful for this.
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Re: Texan looking for help
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2015, 06:07:53 pm »

If you ike Pusher Tugs then have a look at all the Springer Tugs that Mayhem Members have built, the plan to build one is on here somewhere.

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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2015, 06:13:21 pm »

Might have to take a look at that! Now that I think about it, I've seen youtube videos of the springers! Look like fun boats!
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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2015, 06:15:38 pm »

What part of Texas do you live in?  I am in NW Houston (Tomball)


My first tug was a Springer, a nice little push boat.  Very easy to build, very maneuverable.  Plans and instructions are available on the Northwest RC Shipmodelers website, http://www.shipmodelers.com


I have also built a Model Slipways Loyal Tender and a Jim Wilder.  Both good kits.  The JW is a very good handling boat, too.


And yes, a Dremel tool comes in handy now and then.
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« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2015, 06:24:01 pm »

College station area actually, good ol A&M Gig'Em! Well i might give the springer a go then, looks like its robust and a good rescue tug for when my future nicer models malfunction.
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« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2015, 07:14:20 pm »

On your side of the pond, Dumas sell some neat tug kits. Carol Moran looks a good starter kit.


http://www.dumasproducts.com/product_info.php?cPath=136_53&products_id=247
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« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2015, 07:27:59 pm »

Wow i do like that model Tony, have you personally done it? If so any tips?
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« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2015, 10:46:12 pm »

It should also be noted that I have a 70 cm 4 channel 2.4ghz controller already, should this be good?
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Re: Texan looking for help
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2015, 09:37:34 am »

CaptTex,


Not one I have built, but there is a build on this site -


http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=41282.0
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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2015, 10:07:14 am »

CaptTex
The Carol Moran is nearly all plastic moulding and so pretty easy to assemble, although it's not very big. I am currently building another (larger) Dumas kit, the Lord Nelson Victory tug, and I can say that in over fifty years of making models this is the worst kit I have ever handled.
The quality of the wood is dreadful (I've had to throw all of the planking away); the die-cutting of the plywood is lousy and crunches up the edges of the frames, and the superstructure is made of some high-density foam plastic board which is heavy and very reluctant to bend and glue. It will probably be replaced with ply. When finished - if I ever get that far - my model will be over 80% non-Dumas parts and material. All in all £250 wasted. Whatever you choose, avoid this one - it's a dog!
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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2015, 02:53:40 pm »

I am in the middle of building the Dumas CG 36500 model, and had the same problem with the balsa supplied.  It snaps at the slightest provocation.  Solution:  Replace it with Midwest balsa.   I built the Midwest Jim Wilder kit, which is also plank-on-frame and had no problem with the balsa planking.  Midwest sells their balsa on line, if your local hobby shop does not have it.
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« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2015, 08:56:44 pm »

Wow all great advice guys, I'm currently trying to decide on the model (too many choices!).
As for running gear and hardware? I've found tons of stuff but no idea what's good or not, I'm also possibly looking at the Dumas Foss tug, which is twin screw any advice? Also can anyone tell me if the Tx I mentioned is any good, its off a 4 channel heli.
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« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2015, 10:09:00 pm »

 
For those of you still following this post, I just bought the Carol Moran from my local hobby shop ($30.00 cheaper!).
I am wanting to spruce it up a little and add lights for night running, any particular brand yall would recommend?


Cheers, Tex
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« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2015, 11:27:25 pm »

I am no expert on lights.  I installed LED navlights in my Loyal Tender.  Others can tell you more.


Do you have a place in CS to run a scale boat?  I have recently moved to the Tomball, TX area from Washington state.  Having mucho difficulty finding a suitable pond.  One with flat banks from which to launch, parking nearby, permission or no prohibitions by owners or authorities.


BTW I am a Texas Aggie, too.  Class of '67.
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« Reply #15 on: June 29, 2015, 11:58:00 pm »

Yesir I am class of 2015, so recent graduate! Well there are quiet a few ponds around College Station/Bryan to run I still have a parking pass for on campus so I'm gonna try the pond behind George Bush Library. I found some 10mm lights on a site maybe check with my hobby shop first, use google earth to hover around the area and scope out ponds most in the parks that I have found have cement edges and look relatively safe.






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« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2015, 12:08:15 am »

Be happy to join you sometime.   :-))
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« Reply #17 on: June 30, 2015, 12:11:30 am »

Gonna be a while! The kit doesn't come in for another week or so....the bad part about saving the money! What colors did you use on your Carol?






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« Reply #18 on: July 02, 2015, 04:55:02 am »

Howdy folks!


I'm awaiting my Dumas Carol Moran tug kit, and whilst I have bought the paint, detailing materials and rc gear, I cannot figure out my lighting situation (I want to go ahead and do it in one go instead of a refit) I'm wanting to buy lights from Harbor Models, the Carol Moran will need 3 mast lights, both Port and Starboard lights and a search light. I also want to mix in a couple of deck lights for aft lighting just because. My only concern is that they are mix matched 3v and 6v lights, I'm having trouble with this...... {:-{ . Should also keep in mind she is 17.75 inches or 438 mm long and 4.75 inches or 121 mm wide, she is small but I want her to be a good working tug for future use. Any help would be appreciated!






Cheers, Tex
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« Reply #19 on: July 02, 2015, 08:45:37 am »

You have the choice of either having separate 3v and 6v circuits with all of the bulbs on them wired in parallel, or wiring the 3v bulbs in series pairs in parallel with the 6v bulbs to operate from a 6v supply.
How many of each voltage have you to fit?
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« Reply #20 on: July 02, 2015, 03:13:40 pm »

I have 5 3v and 3 6v, I guess my main question is that can i run 3v on 6v according to your response?






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« Reply #21 on: July 02, 2015, 03:36:07 pm »

What kind of lights are they, LED, incandescent, or what?  That determines how you wire them up.  LED's of different colors run at different voltages sometimes.  You get involved with resistors to balance them out.  I am no expert at this, having equipped only one boat with LED's.  Google the subject or search on this site or RCGroups.com for some good help.


LED's can be found at Radio Shack and from Aimee Eng in Portland, OR at http://myplace.frontier.com/~aimee.eng/id12.html, and many other places.
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« Reply #22 on: July 02, 2015, 04:09:07 pm »

Little incandescent bulbs, I wasn't sure about LED because I thought they may be too bright!






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Re: Texan looking for help
« Reply #23 on: July 02, 2015, 04:52:07 pm »


You might find 'warm light' LED will last a lot longer, don't get hot, lower power and easier to fit!

Something like these:
eBay item number: 251814644820
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« Reply #24 on: July 02, 2015, 04:55:41 pm »

Guys yall are seriously awesome! Gonna order multiple colors and get wiring/switches/batteries from another source! She's gonna look great when finished! :-))  Thanks Martin for that useful info!






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