A Tug of two halfs

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Eddie, I think I might shelve the sound or go with the P110 "Noisy Thing II", anything less than 'real' sound will be too toy like for me. I had an almost instant reply back from mr-rcworld and they are not dynamic just a looped playback, good sound otherwise. I'll be interested if you get a sound sample of the other module.

Regards

Roger

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

Hi. Roger, I would prefer a recorded sound, but until we can find a unit at an affordable price I will stay with what I have.

There is a German made unit sold on ebay, but there is not much information about it, but at £52.00 it might be OK.

One of our club members used to work in electronics and he has spoken about them saying they are good, I will talk to him again when I am back from Broadstairs.

Regards.

Eddie.

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

Hi. Roger, I am doing some sailing down at Hearne Bay in Kent, have the TSB and Master Elliott with me.

Not finished yet but a good chance to test the hull and electrics, very stable and fast but you don't have to open the regulator fully.

Leaves a nice wake. The engine sound is better on 3 volts, not such a harsh sound, but too quiet on 1 1/2 volts.

Regards.

Eddie.

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Hi Eddie, Looks strange with nowt on top, kinda bald headed . You're a bit out of your patch aren't you? holiday?

I've been waiting for some paint and bits for the wheelhouse so have started on the dumb barge but should be back to the tug by the end of this week.

I should be getting my Veronica stuff this week hopefully so getting a bit excited. Got rid of a load of model railway bits this week so might look out for a pre-loved vessel of some description just so that I can go boating and have some fun, anyways beddy time now.

Bye for now

Roger

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

Hi. Roger, I hope you had a good nights sleep and you are now bright eyed and bushy tailed.

Yes I am with friends down here for the week, he is another keen boater, and a Roger.

As you say it looks strange without the wheelhouse but that will soon be fitted when I get home. It seems to shrink as soon as it's on the water.

Just got back from another morning sailing with both the TSB and the tug,along with members of two local clubs,

a very pleasant morning in lovely sunshine and no cold wind.

I hope you will post some pictures of your build of the dumb barge as I will be making a start on building it soon.

Regards.

Eddie.

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Hi Eddie, slept like a log but didn't feel any better for it, never mind .

Hadn't thought of including pics of the build, I'll get some up later this week, that'll confuse some who come looking for a tug .

Just tried to buy a Percasa on Mayhem but the guy won't post and a 300 mile round trip is a bit too much for me to do in a day, very disappointed as I think I live in a black hole as far as like minded boaters are concerned, I had the same problem when doing Ho and On30 model railway as well.

My paint arrived today so should be back to my wheelhouse subject to SWIMBO's requirements

Got a few more bits to end on Ebay tonight so hoping for a bidding frenzy……not .

Regards

Roger

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

yes but it's tug related. It's nice that SWMBO is taking an interest.

Eddie.

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Haha, yes but I think SWIMBO would be on an MTB with live torpedos!!!

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

Hi. Roger, I was wondering how you were getting on with the design of the dumb barge? with no access to my building facilities I have spent a bit of time drawing the barge to 1/4 scale to try and tie in the given dimensions with the photo's. This will now help me when I get to making it.

Regards.

Eddie.

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Hi Eddie, I've cut out the sides, bottom and bulkheads using his measurements plus cut to fit and got some of the support battens glued on so I'll start making the box this weekend, photos later this evening.

You know that Perkasa (correct spelling this time ) that I was on about?

Well,

It berthed at 16:30 this evening, and no I didn't drive up there to get it either. It must have been deemed to be right by Poseidon because it turned out that his daughter and husband were coming to Hereford today so there you have it, I have my MTB, comes with all the running gear, batteries for drive, radar and nav lights, just requires tx & rx and good to go. Needs a bit of tlc and I shall look to build it on so happy chappy.

Time to scare some duckys

Regards

Roger

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

Hi.Roger, that looks good, as you say a bit of work to bring it to your satisfaction, but then out into the sunshine and fresh air instead of a stuffy workshop or cutting grass.

I am looking forward to seeing your progress on the barge.

Regards.

Eddie.

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Got some more done on the barge today, started gluing up the assembly:

Not much to see really, even though I'm sorting the workshop and making space it seems to get sucked up by stuff:

ooh whats this then? Another lady in my life?

I've done a little bit more on the tug, mainly painting bits that are going in the wheelhouse so that I can panel the outside and finish that part off.

Tested out the Perkasa and running gear seems ok slowly identifying bits to be done before I get her bottom wet.

Anyway, I think that's all for now.

Regards

Roger

PS had to watch the Veronice DVD…. sails and rigging looks easy peasy

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

Hi. Roger, like us all this boat building lark seems to overtake us,from one project to three in the space of one week.

The barge bits look interesting and good, it will soon come together.

Regards.

Eddie.

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Hi Eddie, Yes it does take over a bit, never mind eh ,

I've made myself a promise that I will complete the Tug and Barge and have the Perkasa seaworthy before I start….. honest darling .

Here's some further work on the barge:

A little booboo on the bulkheads, I didn't allow for the deck support rails, I'll notch out the bulkheads tomorrow.

Regards

Roger

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Roger/Eddie

Yes once the momentum kicks in it's easy to knock the boats out at a fast rate, having completed 30 boats in 6 years, I'm now selling 6 at my local boat shop at Chatham Dockyard, I must slow down a bit but everything is at 120% for me 😃

Regards Ray

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Ummm you've completed 30, selling 6, that leaves 24!!! Is the medication and/or counselling not working Ray?

Regards

Roger

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Roger,

No I'm a lost cause 😀 just need to start something big soon to take longer, HMS Belfast may be the answer 6' 4" at 1 /96th scale I have the drawings !

Regards Ray

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Now that would be a project and a half, sooo many options for FX and sound and reality. Go for it, do it NOW

Regards

Roger

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Roger,

Just a few considerations to consider :-

May take 5 years

Too long for my current car

Having spent £300 on bits

What do you do with it

Where do I keep it

So having agreed it's a total waste of time, I will follow your instruction and start cutting the bulkhead 😀

Just have a cat & aeroplane to finish first

Regards Ray

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Ok Ray,

lets take it from the top

May take 5 years – And?

Too long for my current car – 5 years time you'll have changed your car

Having spent £300 on bits – cheapster

What do you do with it – Have fun

Where do I keep it – Garage – leave the new car outside.

So having agreed it's a total waste of time, I will follow your instruction and start cutting the bulkhead 😀 – That's the way, positive forward thinking.

Just have a cat & aeroplane to finish first – Leave the furry feline alone and what do you want another plane for? Have you crashed all the others?

Have a great weekend

Regards

Roger

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Thanks Roger,

Of course your right 😠

Good luck with Veronica she will be a rewarding build.

Did Simplex go ?

Regards Ray (Belfast) Wood

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Haha, if only Ray

Thanks, looking forward to it, once I have the rest completed

No nothing on the Simplex, just an offer of 300 refused of course.

Regards

Roger (Lady Ellie) Wood.

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Another interesting bit of Tug history and source of inspiration:-

Nice bit of history too.

Regards

Roger

[Eddie LancasterParticipant @eddielancaster]

Hi. Roger, a good video, lots of detail to help with our build, but does it mean we will have to build 40 barges to be in scale?.

Regards.

Eddie.

[Roger ClarkParticipant @rogerclark]

Yes and find a very big lake Eddie Mines coming together, how's about yours?

Being a Railroad tug I only need 2 max 

Regards

Roger

Edited By Roger Clark on 20/05/2019 19:59:23

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