RE: Large Scale Ship Models: Cargo Ships, Liners & Warships
I am building a 1:32 scale tugboat, 49 inches long, displacement about 70pounds, based on Mr Darby hull. I will be using it to push a barge, about 12 foot long, 2 foot beam, displacement about 700 pounds. I am still working on the details (!), two 6 foot halves, as my vehicle can only take that length, and a water ballast system in each half run from a remote control (infra-red). I have a small video camera for the tug, to make it easier to link it to the barge with AT&B concept.
Previous project was 6 foot battleship with microprocessor controls for aiming 9 guns, and video camera facing forwards through bridge windows. Ballasted with lead acid batteries.
regards,
Paul