85 ft Harbor Tug/Angels Gate
10-04-2012, 05:59 PM
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RE: 85 ft Harbor Tug/Angels Gate
Sweet! Always wanted to try the semi thing but never happened. I have started with the RC semis and its a blast. Easier to find a place to run that the boats. Lookin good Jimbo. I bought a semi kit of the tug from Chuck Steffen. Will be my winter project. Beautiful builds guys!
10-04-2012, 07:55 PM
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RE: 85 ft Harbor Tug/Angels Gate
Who started this semi truck thread wiithin a tug boat tread? Uhm...
I goofed! If I had gone the scale rc semi route I would not have needed to spend a few weeks getting my CDL license.
I ended up with a full scale model (or two) semi trucks. It is pretty easy finding full scale models of semi trucks to work on but more difficult to drive by remote control.
Dallas
I goofed! If I had gone the scale rc semi route I would not have needed to spend a few weeks getting my CDL license.
I ended up with a full scale model (or two) semi trucks. It is pretty easy finding full scale models of semi trucks to work on but more difficult to drive by remote control.
Dallas
10-05-2012, 07:41 AM
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RE: 85 ft Harbor Tug/Angels Gate
ORIGINAL: dallas2254
Changed gears (hobby) and bought a 1958 351 peterbilt semi truck like the 'Duel' truck in the 1970's Spielberg movie "duel", and another parts truck (1986 359 peterbilt) and I am building a low rider 16,000 lbs cruiser.
Changed gears (hobby) and bought a 1958 351 peterbilt semi truck like the 'Duel' truck in the 1970's Spielberg movie "duel", and another parts truck (1986 359 peterbilt) and I am building a low rider 16,000 lbs cruiser.
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10-05-2012, 11:14 PM
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RE: 85 ft Harbor Tug/Angels Gate
IM going to submit two pictures of works in progress if you guys dont mind. Ive got a flatbed for the green truck that should have lights and sound when its done. The dump truck will actally work with a screw drive as the hydro setup is way outta my price range. Gear motors give them some grunt and you can have lots of working functions. My trucks are nothing in comparison to whats out there. Not hijacking the thread but mybe showing why I cant ever get a boat done. A lot easier to sneak past the wife than a full sized semi.
09-12-2014, 10:19 PM
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Acquired a beautiful example of this model in progress recently. The hull was made using the Francis Smith plans, enlarged 150%. She's about 52" long. Original builder decided to make it a railroad tug. I'd like to finish it but sure hate to paint over the amazing planking job.
02-25-2015, 07:32 PM
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Yes I am still around, just been to occupied with other things to do any work on my tug in a while. Someday hopefully I'll be able to get back to it. Although I am building a 51" version instead of a 36" tug. So far your tug is looking good looking forward to seeing the final project.
03-04-2015, 10:49 AM
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Primed and sanded hull, finding waterline using laser level, test fitting the latest prop. Now I have three props for this boat: a 5-blade 80mm, a 4-blade 3.5", and a 4-blade 4.0". Not sure which I'll end up using. Sea trials will help decide which is the best fit later.
09-12-2016, 11:14 AM
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Wow time flies, been a while since I've updated... here's painting the hull. Used Krylon rust primer and flat black. Also in the last pic you'll see the rails beginning to be soldered in place atop the wheelhouse.
