Oakgarth.
This is a model of the Tug Oakgarth
as based in Liverpool & at the time was a Cory tug.
I was attracted to this tug as a model subject as the full size one had
been fitted with a bow thruster, and I wished to try my hand at building a
model thruster.
Power is by direct coupled 2 x 12v Electric Car Fan Heater Motors through
Steering Kort Nozzles with 62mm Props. Bow Thruster...Tunnel type
Direct Drive via 550 type motor and 1:1 bevel gears to a 25.4mm 4 blade
prop.
Speed control by linear speed controllers except the bow thruster which is
full on full off. Find I get a better response that way. She has only been
on the pond twice & performs very well indeed.
Future work in hand is for a working winch both forward & aft.
Details are...
Scale....1:32
Length...1015mm (40")
Beam.....280mm (11")
A bollard pull test has not yet been done, but expect to get at least 4
lbs. |