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trucker n
09-14-2011, 06:28 PM
anyone on the forum into rc tugboats:D

Lil Giants
09-14-2011, 10:36 PM
Not yet, but maybe next yr when I start my new trk park in the barn. :D

Ken Orme
09-15-2011, 12:11 AM
There is two very good web sights on rc boats

This one is in the UK- they are big on rc boats
model boat mayhem co. uk/

also

RC Groups.com - scan down the page for boats

Ken

nenard
09-15-2011, 12:21 AM
I've got 2 that have yet to be completed. A 45" hull that shoul be able to pull a raft around and a smaller just for fun.

Espeefan
09-15-2011, 12:41 AM
I've always been interested in them, but to keep myself from having to many projects, I never gave in and bought one. I would have a short drive to water, and many times I just prefer to go in the yard and play. Might be different for those who live right on the water! They are some neat models. Especially those able to pull a row boat, and those with egg beater drives or thrusters!

rcman
09-15-2011, 05:20 AM
i do have a nitro boat but i have been eying a tub boat for a long time now maybe by xmas i will have one. im lucky i have a pond about a mile from the house im welcome at anytime i want.

BRICKNICK
09-15-2011, 09:52 PM
My grandfather is an 80yr old former rc hobbyist. He still has like 3 giant rc boats and 2 smaller Chris crafts about 3ft long in his attic, a 5ft. Titanic, a 6.5ft freighter complete with containers, and battleship nj about 5ft long. All the boats are about 40+ years old and look great. One day I might pull them out and try to make em run again.

Lil Giants
09-15-2011, 11:45 PM
All the boats are about 40+ years old and look great. One day I might pull them out and try to make em run again.

They sound like they'd be a treat to see pictures of... what was rc like 40yrs ago?

CG Bob
09-15-2011, 11:59 PM
I have a few operating rc tugboats in various scales; and several f/g tug hulls & kits waiting to be built.

Operating tug fleet is:
USCGC TAMAROA (WMEC 166) 1:48 scale, 51" loa
USCGC ILLINI in 1:48 scale, 27" loa
USCGC CHEROKEE (WMEC 165) 1:96 scale, 25" loa
USCGC DUTCH HARBOR (WTGB 114) in 1:96 scale, 17.5" loa
Army Corps of Engineers WHITEFISH BAY (45' YTL) in 1:32 scale, 17" loa
USN 45' YTL in 1:32 scale, 17" loa
SOCONY 12 in 1:96 scale, 14" loa
FINBACK in 1:24 scale, 25" loa
YOOPER in 1:24 scale, 20" loa
HELEN MORAN in 1:48 scale, 25" loa
Springer (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=522762) class CAPT CHAOS, 18" loa

TAMAROA and ILLINI have working lights, horns, and fire monitors.

http://www.clevelandmodelboat.org/Portals/0/Gallery/Album/15/005.jpg
http://www.clevelandmodelboat.org/Portals/0/Gallery/Album/15/010.jpg
http://www.clevelandmodelboat.org/Portals/0/Gallery/Album/14/005.jpg

FreddyGearDrive
09-16-2011, 07:40 AM
Do WE want a forum on boats?? I'm in!
FGD

Ken Orme
09-16-2011, 09:49 AM
I think tug boats and work barges fall under construction.

Ken

Cossett
09-16-2011, 10:27 AM
Go for it boss

Cheers Tracy

Smokin Joe
09-16-2011, 02:07 PM
Yes then this clean and orderly forum will look like the other forum.
Set up and someone threw a hand grenade in.

Why stop at tugs ( I like tugs)? How about sailboats and sailplanes?

Seriously, this forum is the best there is. I'm as old as dirt, been in r/c 40 years. I'v learned a good deal from the site and the members.

This hobby has endless builds to come. K.I.S.S. IMO, Joe

doodlebug
09-16-2011, 02:34 PM
Yes, keep the tug boats! Crane's float on barge's, and don't forget those belly dump style barge's.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug

BRICKNICK
09-16-2011, 02:49 PM
They sound like they'd be a treat to see pictures of... what was rc like 40yrs ago?

Apparently it was pretty cool, my dad used to yell me stories about how many people would stop and watch my grandfather, dad and his 3 lil bros. Run them in a park lake near there house. Pretty intricate for there day I guess. And they drew a big crowd everytime. Next time I'm at his house ill go in the attic and see if I cant get some pics. He lives a lil far from me so.....I'm all for a construction water craft/ heavy duty marine construction section.

RCP57
09-16-2011, 06:13 PM
What about commercial fishing boats? Haha!

Smokin Joe
09-16-2011, 06:37 PM
Thanks, you made me laugh! Joe:D

RCP57
09-16-2011, 08:01 PM
I like to build fish boats from scratch as much as the other stuff and there certainly is the same craftsmanship involved but it isn't construction equipment that's for sure. Having said that though, I don't think it would kill the quality of this place if there was a spot for boats/ships. Someone posting pictures from a boat/ship build won't ruin the site it will only expand it but I suppose you can include too many things and end up losing sight of why this forum was created in the first place( TRUCKS and CONSTRUCTION)....

Sooo... can I post pics of my boat yet?:p Just kidding... Oh wait...I already have:eek:

Reg

DieselKid
09-16-2011, 08:52 PM
Looks like we need to annex the swimming pool at the Wyndam in Indy this year!!!:D

Ahoy!

-Alex

CG Bob
09-16-2011, 11:27 PM
The reflecting pool in Carmel, IN - as large as a football field, about 3 feet deep, clean water. The Indy Admirals (http://www.indyadmirals.org/) use it regularly for their scale boats. The SubRegatta (http://s181686668.onlinehome.us/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=10603) has been held there the past few years.

nenard
09-17-2011, 01:14 AM
TOO KOOL!!! Thanks for the addition Fred.

grumpygrady
09-18-2011, 11:19 AM
i don't have tugboats but i do have a couple of towboats and barges
they are the flat nose boats that push barges up the rivers
there are a couple of sites like TowBoat joes and Riverbills
if anyone wants the link i will post them

fhhhstix
09-18-2011, 12:31 PM
i don't have tugboats but i do have a couple of towboats and barges
they are the flat nose boats that push barges up the rivers
there are a couple of sites like TowBoat joes and Riverbills
if anyone wants the link i will post them


Go ahead and start a thread about your type of boats that is what this forum was set up for. You know the members here can't get enough pics no matter what kind of R/C machine it is.:D

Travis

Roadmasters
09-23-2011, 05:54 PM
My uncle an I are working on The Midwest kit Seguin. Its about 75% complete We also want to build a springer tug

JCLARE248
08-08-2015, 09:06 PM
R/C tugboats certainly could be an interesting addition to a R/C construction scene. Especially with a R/C tugboat maneuvering a barge with a r/c excavator for seawall construction as an example.

Rvjimd
08-08-2015, 11:23 PM
Check out some of my barge loading videos.

https://youtu.be/CkGplYkyBhc

https://youtu.be/jFo2MuysyRM

https://youtu.be/nMDasxKSxOw

https://youtu.be/8ewOhLxsRgc

I haven't started using the NyLint dragline to load sand into barges yet because the water level in the canal this year is too low for navigation due to issues on the south pool.

Jim

JCLARE248
08-09-2015, 03:15 PM
Excellent videos, very nice location for barge loading. Thank you for the links.

jerome morris
07-05-2016, 10:16 AM
I have a Mr Darby that has been running around for a few years.
Lot's of power to pull myself and a 250 pound skiff around.
https://youtu.be/RsApyiMTdOQ
In push mode I can get 1 mph speed over ground. plenty fast enough.
https://youtu.be/ZUJc1xppXVo

KAF1
07-20-2016, 11:35 PM
Nice, what do you have for power and pair of Cats! lol
Ken

skeeter
07-24-2017, 03:19 AM
My grandfather is an 80yr old former rc hobbyist. He still has like 3 giant rc boats and 2 smaller Chris crafts about 3ft long in his attic, a 5ft. Titanic, a 6.5ft freighter complete with containers, and battleship nj about 5ft long. All the boats are about 40+ years old and look great. One day I might pull them out and try to make em run again.

Nothing better then breathing NEW life into old models

skeeter
07-24-2017, 03:25 AM
Check out some of my barge loading videos.

https://youtu.be/CkGplYkyBhc

https://youtu.be/jFo2MuysyRM

https://youtu.be/nMDasxKSxOw

https://youtu.be/8ewOhLxsRgc

I haven't started using the NyLint dragline to load sand into barges yet because the water level in the canal this year is too low for navigation due to issues on the south pool.

Jim

I really like the barge crane setup.