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oldstuff · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 2:57 pm Post subject:

Looking good, mo. Using the mirror in your photos gives a great effect.
I like that boat a lot and look forward to seeing more as you go, mo.

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mogogear · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 1:03 am Post subject:

Thank you Chuck- I am getting a micro servo fitted aft for the rudder( which has been solderd onto the shaft too. Looks to be room for the battery pack and receiver also!!

So the fore windscreen will be cut from copper in a few days and I thinkI have a bow-fender worked out as well.... then a shortened mast ....

closer on this one!!pictures soon..

Ciao from a nice short trip to wine country --ahhhh Somoma and Napa.. but it is bloody hot 102

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mogogear · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

Wow- time is flying and my projects are slowing down--too many things and so little time.. Well I have gotten the R/C components installed in the Tug. They worked well and all that remains is a little "wire- management" and make the aft decking that will go over them.

I did buy a small micro servo for the rudder control. So she will be a one speed boat , but with directional capabilities.

I also have added 3 more smaller details to the "look and feel" of the boat. Keeping on the theme of Copper and brass accents, I cut a front wind screen from copper and added a small mast in front. I had seen a small mast like this on some old early Bowman tugs. I thought the detail made a nice subtle difference.

Also Mr Mooseman had gracious sent me a bollard for the front screen.. it just needed a accent there to breakup the vast expanse of copper.. Plus I will use it to tie my bow fender to when that item is finished.

BTW- the front mast is removable and it is what holds the screen in place. At the rear of the screen is a crimped edge that the screen supports fit into. They notch into place. The mast keeps the screen from moving. It is an easy "in and out" when inserting the burner.

I suspect the Forest classics replacement burner 70mm X15mmX 15mm is the meths burner destined for this little boiler

Ok -enough already - here are the shots

And since he paid homage for his new whistle... ..

my Honorary Odilon Bollard

In all its glory

Ciao and anchors aweigh SOON!!
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Les Marsh · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:17 pm Post subject:

That is really loking the 'bees knees' now.

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mogogear · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject:

johnreid · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject:

I really like the looks of that one, it has a charm to it.
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