Screwy Nick Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Sean, here's the safety chain you suggested. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 It came out great ! I think it was needed , what do you think , It really finished it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Sean, I agree it was needed and it does finish off that area. I appreciate all suggestions. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Here's the Bitts, Ballards, Handrails and Lockers. Still some detail to go. The flag was missing from the kit, but I'm sure when I call Tuesday they will happily send me one. Happy Memorial Day, keeping in mind the reason for the day. Life is Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Great looking Tug.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 Thank you, can't wait to get it in the water, with the TANK tied alongside. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 I realized I need to secure the bollards so they don't pull off and loose the barge. They are really 6 separate pieces glued together. The only way I can see to make it secure would be to use a very thin screw, 1 3/4" long, and go all the way from top through the deck with a nut under. Unless someone has a different idea, I'm open to suggestions. Also decided to use a bit of foam between the motor platform and hull. With the motor platform laid directly on the hull the noise and vibrations were really loud. Still having fun. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 The results of securing the Bitts and Bollards. With a very small bit drilled all the way through, to later follow with the right size for the threaded rod. As you can see if not perfectly centered the countersink of the top nut will need more care filling in. On the other side I got over confident, breached the side. and damaged the deck. Was able to straighten the hole and made that right. First I used wood glue to hold the washer and nut on my finger, on the second one I used a drop of oil. I liked the glue better. With them on my finger found the bottom of the rod and turned the rod sticking out the top to get it started. Added the top nut. Using a 3/16" box wrench snugged up the nuts under the deck. Ground the top of the rod flat. I Bondo-ed the Bollard side, top and the deck of the first one, then touched them up. Need to concentrate more to keep the drill centered on the dowel. The other three went without incident. On the rear I had to remove the rudder to allow the prop shaft to be slid out of the way for hand access. The forward Bitt was easy, lots of access under the deck. The rear Bitt was another story. Had to remove the rudder servo, aft servo bracket and cut out the back panel to get fingers under the Bitt. I should now be able to tie off without fear of loosing my tow. Connection slowed down, will post more pics later LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 The rest of the pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Man That's a lot of work .. too bad you couldn't find a thin machine screw...They should of had a better design .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Sean I tried, longest the hobby shop had on hand was 1 1/2". Even a slotted screw would have been easier, hold the nut under the deck with the little wrench and tighten top with a screwdriver. Had to settle for what I could walk out with. And, yes a lot of work, and still more to come. filling the tops with Bondo and sanding. Tops will be a little rounded, then painting. There are items offered at Harbor, but again would need to be able to work my hands under the deck to attach the buts, just couldn't. OH if I had thought of this before installing the deck. This was another lesson where lack of dexterity leads to more patience. The older my hands get the more that becomes the norm. I think it was designed as a stand alone sailing model, not really to tow anything, NOT MINE. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I'm sure with how my hands work some days .. (arthritic) it would take me foreva ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Sean, I know of what you speak, some days more difficult than others. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 Made a little progress past week. Couldn't dye the provided nylon thread so got some at the local craft shop. Aligned and adhered the motor platform to the hull. Attached 10 tires to one side, stil not sure if I'm going to keep the present spacing. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Screwy Nick Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 Sean, Thank You, guess I'll put a drop of adhesive on the knots and do the same on the other side. Just about finished. Waiting on decals from Stan Cedarleaf. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Decal by Stan Cedarleaf, been getting product from him for many years, following his directions and I've never had a problem. She holds a very special place in my heart. Life is Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I love them both ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Sean, thank you very much. She came to live with me when she was 8 years old. We had seven wonderful years. The little girl was actually born in Ireland, I previous owners gave me all of her import and duty papers. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 First launch in bath tub. With no weight in the hull, only running gear, with the superstructure added it listed to either side. Added two lbs distributed evenly bow and stern it didn't list anymore. The rolling test, lean over to where the water is to the blawark and release, it righted it self. But it was still sitting much too high in the water, the propeller was almost half out of the water. Off to Harbor Freight for more Steel Wheel Weights. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Great.…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 Sean, thank you. Supposed to rain all day so I can play all day. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 I added about 5.5 lbs of weight, total weight of tug is above 11 lbs, kitchen scale only goes to 11 and it shows err. It is balanced and level at the water line. The prop only produces cavitation between medium and hight speed, with the propeller totally under water it seems fo be pretty strong. Next is to test the R/C range as I previously described and then an open waterway. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Great Progress ..keep the updates coming... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Sean, thank you for your interest. Next update may take a bit. Scuffled with a table saw, needless to say saw won. More serious injury to the glove. I took a few stitches and a fracture of 1 finger. Life is Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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