Sergio M

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Hello,

I am looking for an R/C row boat. I have seen a coulpe on different sites however no one offers any info. I do not know if these are kits or build from plans but they really look nice. Any info would be appreciated. thanks

Tug Guy

What size/ scale are you looking for and what sites have you seen already?

Tug

subsinker

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Sergio,

Contact Harbor Models out in California. He sells an R/C Dory rowboat, complete with old salt to row it. I've seen it on his website and somewhere in a magazine. He will be able to hook you up with it.

Pete

Sergio M

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Tug, I was not really looking for a specific scale and I could not remember the site I had seen it in, However Pete I think know what I was talking about because I do remember the row boat having a old salt rowing and everything. I am going to give Harbour Model a try and let you guy's know. Thanks guys

Tug Guy

Sergio I remember a rowboat like that about 20 years ago. It had a guy onboard with his hands on the oars. When it was operated it looked like he was actually rowing the boat. But I haven't seen any of those kits since. Let us know if you do find one will you?

Tug

Sergio M

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Hey Tug, Well I finally got around to calling Harbour Models, I spoke with Dave and he told me that he does not carry that model any more. He went on and explained to me why it was taken out and it was simply because the rowing mechanism itself was very complicated and some times hard to run. Oh well I guess it is really sad that such a nice model no longer exist. I will continue my search and if I ever come across any thing I will make sure to post here and let you know about it. Thanks for all you're help

Tug Guy

Sorry you didn't find one Sergio. Keep searching you will find one yet for sale. Check e bay also. Good luck and let us know when you do find one.

Tug

LtDoc

I've seen more than one row boat pictured in various model exhibits. No idea if they were kits, or not, but sort of doubt it. If you wouldn't mind scratch building an R/C row boat there is at least one "toy" one available commercially. Buying one, tearing it apart to see how it's 'done', would at least give you some idea of how to go about building one. (Saw a 'toy' one advertised in some catalogue, couldn't stand it so got one. Found out real quick that I'm not much of a scratch builder, so didn't copy it. I'm sure it's possible though.) Good luck!
- 'Doc

tillsonburgretread

Sergio
Here is Oscar the rowing dory, I have the plans but the heart of the model is the computer chip which may be available from the designer at a cost of $100.00 if interested in plans let me know.
Tillsonburgretread

Sergio M

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Hello Alex, Yes please I would love the plans. Could you please tell me waht form of payment and also the information of the designer would be appreciated. Thank you

killick64

Here's a link to a Tamiya "toy" rowboat that isn't R/C'd (but might be set up for very simple operations). Only about 8" long. But it does have a rowing mechanism that you might be able to hide inside an "oilskin-clad" small Action Figure.

I know it's probably not the rowboat you're looking for, but it might be a "fun mod" for someone...!

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGZ90&P=3

Paul.

Kmot

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Didn't Horizon Hobby sell some sort of RTR rowboat or kayak not too long ago?

quaxi

Hello Sergio,

here i an german site,
click at first at the lower icons, then on the names at the left side.

http://www.rc-paddelboote.de.vu

best regards Wolfgang

DONS BOAT WORKS

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This garbox looks like it might work for a rowboat. $9.75
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/GR-84/253/GEARBOX_2_IN_1,MOTOR_GEARS_"#38;_ACCESSORIES_.html

Don M.

tillsonburgretread

Sergio
Please reply to Canada Post telling them the plans did not arrive as I have now put a trace on them and they need to hear from you.


Mary at Canada Post 1-905 214-9549
file #4156416

or e-mail canada post.ca
Thanks Woody

tillsonburgretread

Segio
Just wondering how you are making out with the plans for the dory?
Alex

jshander

Sergio
I have the old assembled kit from Graupner 22 years ago and mine runs fine.
In my basement, I have an extra Graupner gear mechanism and oars as replacement and never used it. I can also photocopy instructions for the rowboat if you are interested. Send me your email I can send pictures.
Jim Shander

noblefleet

Hi, can you take a look at this amazing boat on youtube and tell me where to buy either parts or the whole thing? I'm totally new at this and haven't got a clue! lol any direction will help

HS93

Have a look at this link , some ideas of what can be done, model boats mag did a plan for a boat called Dolly, but there was very little info on the mecanism

Peter


http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/Sho...2007/index.htm

mikgin

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The Graupner Tina row boat works pretty good...

HS93

[img][/img]A few pictures of the best one I have seen , It has sound system and the Oars work independent and also syncrinise.

Kaymac

You might consider building it from scratch if you want a bit of challenge. Video and ideas are here:
http://www.kaymac.ca/html/rowboat.html
The fine tuning takes a bit of time but it is one of the more rewarding models I have built.
Keith.

Hobie21

Sergio,
Did you ever build an Oscar rowing boat?
Ken

cyclops2

You can make a homemade rower with 2 servos controlled by a mixer transmitter. the stroke length is contholled by the various D1..D2..D3 ratios. Use a straight armed servo if space is small. You can adjust the raising & lowering of the oar during the stroke by tilting the servo slightly.

This is a very enjoyable project............Size of the boat MATTERS.
If the boat gets too small. Make up a pile of STUFF over the servos. Boxes, baskets, clothing, fishing gear, whatever.

The mixer transmitter control will allow the servos to run the boat straight at any speed and ALSO TURN any amount, at any speed.

Use servos that you have taken apart AND CAREFULLY removed the MOLDED MECHANICAL STOP ON THE OUTPUT GEAR !!!!!!!!
This step MUST BE DONE FIRST !!!!!!!!!!Before installing or connecting anything.
A RC CAR ball & socket clevis makes the servo run smoothly when tilted.
You will have to turn the servo potentiometer....The pot... To a stopped position after REINSTALLING the output gear.


PM me if you have problems.

Rich

cyclops2

I did not realize this thread was dead long ago..........

Rich


I am old to.