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Re: Re: Dikie tug conversion
« Reply #150 on: March 02, 2015, 09:08:17 am »

Hi Sean.
 Did you put some grease in the shaft as that can be a fave place for water to get in.  The shafts in these things should come away easily as I had replaced three shafts in ones I have with no damage to the hull.  Did you use epoxy glue like (araldite) to fix the new shaft in or was it the poxy putty.  Did you retain the kort or fit a rudder.  Is this epoxy putty the same as milliput.
 Take it you had the battery fixed in place so it did`nt roll around. Just when you mentioned about doing these hand brake turns is when the problen arose.  Its possible the stuff you had in the tank compartment could have disturbed the poxy bungs but the water certainly came in fast and knocked out your radio gear. 
The salt water should`nt have effected the plastic mainly they crap steel screws they put it together with. 
 Must have a look in the dungeon  {-) see if I have enough spare parts to make a whole one you could have.
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Re: Re: Dikie tug conversion
« Reply #151 on: March 02, 2015, 11:50:52 am »

HI Sean


Sorry to hear your Dickie went down, my thought is the filler you used 151, is very cheap and i wonder if it cracked or broke away from the tank inlet, this would cause the sudden and catastofic inrush, maybe on your next one use a plate to cover the hole and then fill to smoth the hull


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Re: Re: Dikie tug conversion
« Reply #152 on: March 02, 2015, 03:23:34 pm »

Frank;
The new shaft was fixed in place with Araldite then packed with grease as so many others have done on here. The original Kort was retained, the prop was a Kort type, with maybe 1-2mm clearance (slack I know) as Mark so rightly said. 151 putty seems to be rather poor stuff compared to proper araldite (another lesson learned!)

For the battery I pair of Plywood U snapped pieces, both fixed to the  hull with Araldite, to keep the battery in said frame I used a short but firm luggage strap.


Part of me is beginning to wonder if I should have had an additional U frame running along the keel as well as the two across the beam...

I agree she did go down fast, I am wondering if the battery slipped just enough to drop onto the poxy bungs?

If you do have any spare bits for the dickies,  drop me a PM pretty please! :-) I admit I am rather taken with then.

Also, Frank, many thanks for taking the time to help me work out where I went wrong.

Mark;
Thank you :-) that coupled with Franks ideas and suggestions do point to the bungs failing in a truely spectacular way.

I will definitely plate over the inlets on the next one, along with using a decent filler such as Milliput

Thanks to both of you, I'm feeling a little more positive now about it.

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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #154 on: March 02, 2015, 10:19:50 pm »

Thanks Martin, its on my watch list  :}
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Re: Seaport Tug Review
« Reply #155 on: June 03, 2015, 11:12:18 am »

A late comer to the party.
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« Reply #156 on: August 17, 2015, 12:31:58 pm »

Anyone know where to obtain spares?
I have lost the battery hatch to my Seaport Tug.
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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #157 on: August 30, 2015, 12:50:12 am »

My Seaport wiring finished apart from water pump. all sprayed just deck furniture and lights to do ...
https://flic.kr/p/xG9JC1
The water inlet pipe is currenlty plugged so i could do water trials.

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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #158 on: August 30, 2015, 02:40:19 am »

 
Found this on Utube :

RC Seaport Tugboat Upgrades - https://youtu.be/w1jMyA6UU44


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« Reply #159 on: August 31, 2015, 07:30:18 am »

I have been given a Seaport/Dickie Tug with no propeller. The shaft is not threaded but there is a threaded hole for a screw does anybody know where I can get a spare propeller.
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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #160 on: August 31, 2015, 07:16:21 pm »

Thanks for moving to right topic.
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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #161 on: September 01, 2015, 12:12:19 pm »


The factory shaft is not all that great to start with, some have replaced it complete, some have just replaced the shaft.

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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #162 on: September 01, 2015, 12:30:55 pm »

Yes, for the sake of a few pounds even getting a shaft/tube/prop combo off eBay is better than the standard one.

The original one on mine just pulled out with some pliers and a bit of twisting, after gentle heating of the hull with a hairdryer.

Well worth doing, the Dickie tug is still one of the best little cheap hulls around, even if the price has skyrocketed in the recent years!
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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #163 on: September 01, 2015, 01:30:20 pm »


Come on then TC, what brushless motor do you recommend for the Seaport?
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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #164 on: September 01, 2015, 02:02:36 pm »

For a cheapie this does the job perfectly:

http://hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__19611__NTM_Prop_Drive_28_36_750KV_265W.html

A little overpowered perhaps but it's very efficient on the battery life, tiny footprint and well priced.
Doesn't need a big ESC either, something like this would do:
http://hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__24567__HobbyKing_30A_Boat_ESC_3A_UBEC.html

For under £20 a Motor and ESC seems not bad for me, especially as with most batteries you'll get a good few hours run time it's a perfect little chuckabout boat.

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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #165 on: September 01, 2015, 03:26:03 pm »

Thanks for your information. Has anybody still got a propeller left over from their conversion that they would be willing to sell.
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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #166 on: September 01, 2015, 03:30:02 pm »

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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #167 on: September 02, 2015, 07:21:11 pm »

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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #169 on: October 07, 2015, 09:18:02 pm »

Via email to Mayhem...

Hi Martin

Attached are some pics of the tugboat I converted, thanks to you help! I'm happy to report it came out great and the first maiden voyage (in the tub, heh) was successful! Just in time for my daughter's birthday today :-) Although, for some reason the spray hose is not working but it maybe that I have to prime it somehow or the motor may be turning the wrong direction? Need to test more.

I ended up getting a 2nd speed control for the spray hose because it was $7 more and to me it was a simpler install. Battery placement was great with the two you recommended and I ran them on parallel for long battery life. Question, did your have foam to help buoyancy? Mine didn't but I may use some expanding foam, just in case.

Thanks again!
 Pete

NB: This was Phil's shopping list:

Evening Pete!


1.Speed controller (is reverse needed?)
Yes, reverse needed as you find out on your very first run!

Also best if it "waterproof" - this look OK:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DU49XXS/ref=cm_sw_su_dp - Hobbypower Rc ESC 10a Brushed Motor Speed Controller for Rc Car Boat W/o Brake

This looks better:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LXCM3Q8?psc=1 - HobbyWing QUICRUN 1060 Brushed ESC (1/10)                         

2. Battery looks OK. Other options are two of these ( for weight distribution purposes) :
   http://amzn.com/B00LRUTW92  - 2x Pack - UB613 Universal Sealed Lead Acid Battery Replacement (6V, 1.3Ah)

3.Charger looks gooK too. This one will do just as well:
  http://amzn.com/B001G8AIMU  - Sealed Lead Acid Battery Charger UPG D1724

 

4. Radio. I would go for a Cheap 4 or 6 channel radio, just in case you catch the bug and want to build a 2nd boat (or car!)

   Make sure you can get additional Rx cheaply!

   These look OK:
   http://amzn.com/B00EI9UVOE - 2.4G FS-CT6B 6 CH Radio Model RC Transmitter & Receiver PPM/GFSK

  And i like these: http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__74037__Turnigy_TGY_i6_AFHDS_Transmitter_and_6CH_Receiver_Mode_2_AR_Warehouse_.html
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Dickie Seaport Tug
« Reply #170 on: February 03, 2016, 08:32:41 pm »

...Hi Guys...

Does anyone have a Dickie Seaport Tug surplus to requirements...


Preferably still with working fire monitor...


My son Harry wants one as he has been told all about his big brother Johnny having fun with his model a few years back...


...Best Regards...Norry...
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Re: Dickie Seaport Tug
« Reply #171 on: February 04, 2016, 09:11:29 am »

Sorry no, I have only just recently won one from our friendly fleabay site......

Only thing you can do if no-one has one, is keep your eyes peeled on e-bay.
I paid £35 for mine..
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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #172 on: February 04, 2016, 10:56:11 am »


I might have on in the shed, I'll have a look this weekend.
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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #173 on: April 05, 2016, 02:44:19 pm »

I'm looking a Tug boat to use as s rescue boat.

Can you get these still?
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Re: Dickie Tugboat / Seaport Workboat
« Reply #174 on: April 05, 2016, 04:07:10 pm »

Not particularly good at rescue
A Springer is much more versatile
for rescue duties  :-))


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