The Tug Forum
We love all Tugs
New, Old, Model and Working
Home
Help
Login
Register
Tug Forum
»
Specialist Types Of Tug Boat
»
Any Other Types Of Tug
(Moderators:
tango
,
Footski
,
tugs53
,
2tugboats
) »
allan b (ruxton explorer) build
« previous
next »
Print
Pages:
1
[
2
]
3
4
5
Go Down
Author
Topic: allan b (ruxton explorer) build (Read 15120 times)
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Brian
Full Member
Posts: 205
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #15 on:
September 18, 2010, 11:21:35 »
Hey Kieran,
For the windows, you cut them out of thin clear Evergreen plastic from a hobby store, paint them black on the backside and stick them on with double sided carpet tape.
Quick and cheap
Logged
tugs53
Moderator
Admiral Poster
Posts: 6630
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #16 on:
September 18, 2010, 18:04:32 »
Yes...go with the bigger stack!
I set my w/house windows in with "very sticky" Aluminum foil tape...cut in thin strips.
Logged
MIKE
Kieran H
Admiral Poster
Posts: 1299
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #17 on:
October 04, 2010, 14:47:55 »
just bought a bunch of fittings from harbor models! excited to get going again! and also FINALLY! bought my speed controller from dave at action. gonna be towing soon as possible
Logged
mike_victoriabc
Admiral Poster
Posts: 1673
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #18 on:
October 04, 2010, 16:53:23 »
Hi Kieran - give us a photo or two - you're building away at my speed! No further ahead here either with any of mine.
Logged
Kieran H
Admiral Poster
Posts: 1299
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #19 on:
October 08, 2010, 22:46:37 »
sorry folks no pics tonight but i can issure you one thing... Lots of progress. ive done the trim on the wheel house mounted some bollards at the bow and other stuff like that. trying to figure out what to do to hide the ugly bottom of the stack im gonna use? any ideas... and also does anyone know where i could find sheet styrene 1.5 to 2 mm thick.
hoping to get some pics flowin
Logged
ray28507
Admiral Poster
Posts: 2020
nellie irene
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #20 on:
October 08, 2010, 23:47:08 »
hi kieran sounds like your picking up pace now building your tug well done
what is it you mean about covering the bottom of the stack?? if you could post a photo of the problem that would help?
on my lesley ann stack i have used a hair curler for 'a heat sheild' this might help you?? 2mm styrene ''model shop got any?? or maybe a craft shop?? regards ray
Logged
B.C tugs >> ken mackenzie~07 nellie irene~07 freewinds ~04 sidewinder'in b.c~11' iron horse~12 malley b~16 western mariner ~14 shuswap ~17
u.s.a tugs> > nanuq~11
mike_victoriabc
Admiral Poster
Posts: 1673
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #21 on:
October 09, 2010, 06:11:50 »
Scotts should have some sheet stock there - otherwise Industrial Plastics but you're into a 36 inch minimum sheet.
Logged
Kieran H
Admiral Poster
Posts: 1299
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #22 on:
October 09, 2010, 09:18:57 »
thanks ray and mike for the comments and suggestions. right now im kinda waiting on my action p80.
Ray: the stack at the bottom is rather cut and not to nice looking i thinking of building a small box around it. if you look in my earlier pics there one of that stack im using if you see that pic look at the bottom of the stack.
as for the styrene ill give scotts a call today.
Logged
sea.mariner
Site Supporter
Admiral Poster
Posts: 4660
I Know a fair bit about tugs but am always learning !
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #23 on:
October 09, 2010, 10:08:58 »
PHOTOS KIERAN
Has your camera gone AWOL
A photo tells a thousand words
Regards, Dan.
Logged
Photos / Information, I nearly have them all !
Kieran H
Admiral Poster
Posts: 1299
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #24 on:
October 09, 2010, 14:17:00 »
well i use my moms work camera and its somewhere. im actual going out to buy soem fittings in a couple moments!
how exciting!
Logged
Kieran H
Admiral Poster
Posts: 1299
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #25 on:
October 11, 2010, 16:47:20 »
I have the camera and pics taken finally here they are!
for these pics the deck was dry fitted.
Logged
ray28507
Admiral Poster
Posts: 2020
nellie irene
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #26 on:
October 12, 2010, 10:13:18 »
nice one kieran keep up the good work
regards ray
Logged
B.C tugs >> ken mackenzie~07 nellie irene~07 freewinds ~04 sidewinder'in b.c~11' iron horse~12 malley b~16 western mariner ~14 shuswap ~17
u.s.a tugs> > nanuq~11
tugnut
Admiral Poster
Posts: 2049
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #27 on:
October 12, 2010, 11:23:04 »
Thats taking shape
Looks good Kieran
«
Last Edit: October 12, 2010, 11:24:52 by tugnut
»
Logged
john b
Kieran H
Admiral Poster
Posts: 1299
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #28 on:
October 14, 2010, 20:26:49 »
got my parts and speed controller from action! is it a good idea to use stereo wire to wire the motorand other stuff?
Logged
chipchase
Hero Member
Posts: 838
Re: allan b (ruxton explorer) build
«
Reply #29 on:
October 14, 2010, 23:27:21 »
She’s certainly coming along Kieran, I think stereo wire will be OK as long as you keep all of the wiring the same.
Brian
Logged
Brian
Print
Pages:
1
[
2
]
3
4
5
Go Up
« previous
next »
Tug Forum
»
Specialist Types Of Tug Boat
»
Any Other Types Of Tug
(Moderators:
tango
,
Footski
,
tugs53
,
2tugboats
) »
allan b (ruxton explorer) build