alexdrift

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.

tjmackey

awsome, cant wait to see more pics durin the build.

alexdrift

stay tuned there will be more pics soon

tjmackey

I will, can't wait to build a springer of my own one day

alexdrift

just a few pictures of the springer tug hull, rudder and my 2:1 watercooled gearbox

tjmackey

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

alexdrift

yes my springer does have a skeg, and the gearboxtrain is very robust

alexdrift

i'll put up some pics of of ther deck and the cabin soon

alexdrift

Just finished painting the hull

alexdrift

Now i just have to paint the deck and the cabin

windweasel

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

Windweasel

alexdrift

thanks for that captain windweasle

alexdrift

some more pictures during the build

tjmackey

Looking good, when are you going to get it wet? hopfully youll post us some video

alexdrift

it should be getting wet quite soon hopfully , Just had to fix a leak in the rudder tube [:@]

alexdrift

All the leaks are now fixed, all i need to do is paint the deck and my tug will be finished

Umi_Ryuzuki

Springers typically weigh eight pounds to get them down to the waterline...
You need to add more batteries, or ballast.

alexdrift

i am probs going to add alot of lead sinkerers to get the springer down to the water level

alexdrift

just bought some brass tube so i can now start to make the bollards

alexdrift

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

ps the springer is 1:20 scale

toesupwa

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

alexdrift

thanks toesupwa for the help and great work on your barge, what size rope should i use to make it mor scale

joe2011

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
thank you for your time

alexdrift

i used 7mm ply for the sides, front, back and i used 3mm ply for the bottom.
yep mine is 18" long

jianlun

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.