rc tugboats

[trucker n]

anyone on the forum into rc tugboats

[Lil Giants]

Not yet, but maybe next yr when I start my new trk park in the barn.

[Ken Orme]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by BRICKNICK

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]

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 class CAPT CHAOS, 18" loa

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

[FreddyGearDrive]

Do WE want a forum on boats?? I'm in!
FGD

[Ken Orme]

I think tug boats and work barges fall under construction.

Ken

[Cossett]

Go for it boss

Cheers Tracy

[Smokin Joe]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Lil Giants

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]

What about commercial fishing boats? Haha!

[Smokin Joe]

Thanks, you made me laugh! Joe

[RCP57]

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? Just kidding... Oh wait...I already have

Reg

[DieselKid]

Looks like we need to annex the swimming pool at the Wyndam in Indy this year!!!

Ahoy!

-Alex

[CG Bob]

The reflecting pool in Carmel, IN - as large as a football field, about 3 feet deep, clean water. The Indy Admirals use it regularly for their scale boats. The SubRegatta has been held there the past few years.