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Springer Tug Build!!! - 6/18/2009 11:22 AM   
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I have just started on building my springer tug boat.

here's just a quick picture of the hull profile template I have been working on.


 



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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 6/23/2009 10:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		awsome, cant wait to see more pics durin the build.

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 6/26/2009 9:47 AM   
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 6/26/2009 12:24 PM   
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 6/30/2009 8:24 AM   
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 6/30/2009 12:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		Nice work, does your springer have a skeg? and or shoe for polo?
Looks like a nice robust geartrain you have there, keep us posted

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 7/1/2009 8:11 AM   
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 7/3/2009 11:20 AM   
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 7/9/2009 8:41 AM   
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 8/8/2009 12:53 PM   
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 9/18/2009 2:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Alex,

  Ive been follow the progress of your "Springer" when is it gonna be finished?
i see it up the back of the workshop collecting dust from "cyclone Michael" lol,

Ps, we gave it a test run in the tank and your water cooling is very effective, even at slow speed

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 9/18/2009 8:06 AM   
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 9/24/2009 8:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		some more pictures during the build

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 9/24/2009 1:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Looking good, when are you going to get it wet? hopfully youll post us some video

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 9/24/2009 10:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		it should be getting wet quite soon hopfully , Just had to fix a leak in the rudder tube

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 9/25/2009 2:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		All the leaks are now fixed, all i need to do is paint the deck and my tug will be finished

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 9/25/2009 6:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		Springers typically weigh eight pounds to get them down to the waterline...
You need to add more batteries, or ballast.


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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 9/26/2009 12:07 AM   
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 9/26/2009 10:40 PM   
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 10/2/2009 8:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		does any one have any idea on how big i should build my barge

ps the springer is 1:20 scale

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 10/2/2009 9:52 AM   
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ORIGINAL: alexdrift

does any one have any idea on how big i should build my barge



36" x 16" x 5 3/4" deep.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=958022

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 10/2/2009 9:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		thanks toesupwa for the help and great work on your barge, what size rope should i use to make it mor scale

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 10/5/2009 8:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		did you use 1/2''' ply i am looking at make one 2x 36x16x9 yours is the 18'' one right i may make one that size too
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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 10/6/2009 7:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		i used 7mm ply for the sides, front, back and i used 3mm ply for the bottom.
yep mine is 18" long

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RE: Springer Tug Build!!! - 10/20/2009 3:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		hi,
may i ask what kind of motors and prop are you using for your project? i am new to the world of RC tugs and am interested in starting.

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