TugToy

[bluesea]

hi there,

I have a toy tug too but i think it has one problem with the rudder as i see that direction of rudder to the left or to left is too short.

About you is it possible fix the rudder servo in a better way?

I know my tug is only a toy but is it a crazy idea use a speed control......maybe someone did it.


Thanks a lot for your suggestions

Regards

[bluesea]

opss---i wrote bad..i meant to the left or to the right

[patmat2350]

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=353460

standard servo, standard speed control, all new radio.
PM

[bluesea]

thanks a lot!!!!!!!

regards from italy

[LtDoc]

bluesea,
I think you would have two choices. Replace the existing electronics, or make the rudder large. The first way means an expensive investment, the second, a piece of plastic and some glue. Either are possible, 'which' is up to you.
- 'Doc

PS - It may be a 'toy', but it's a nice looking one!

[bluesea]

Hi LtDoc,

thanks for your suggestion. Sure, m i' agree with you about the first way (it means empty the wallet :D)....the second one way is interesting too even if less "hitech" but what do you mean whit "make the rudder large".....can you do a disegn over the pic?

thx

[LtDoc]

bluesea,
Making the rudder large just means more moving area, as in add maybe an inch to the back of the rudder. Depending on how the rudder is mounted, pivot point/bearings/etc, you might be able to change it's shape, add some below the bottom pivot point? A deeper rudder isn't always the best idea, depending on where you sail.
Having said that, and since my wallet isn't the largest in the world, I think I'd probably try the 'add some rudder' thing before swapping electronics. If you are really looking for some 'cheap' way of improving rudder control, you might take a look at a "Becker" rudder set up. It WILL mean more rudder movement, but also isn't exactly the easiest thing to build correctly. It also make steering a bit 'twitchy', sort of. (Changed the turning radius of one of my boats from about 10 feet to almost just the length of the boat. Only a slight exageration there.)
Try the 'add some' thingy first. Then think about the alternatives!
- 'Doc

[mike_victoriaBC]

Have a look at Model Boat Mayem's site - go to 'Your Models' -George Harmon's Dickie rebuild. Even if you don't go the whole route, some good ideas there.
I modified the nozzle a bit wirh a Dremel - got a bit more rudder that way. There are a number of rebuilds out there.

[fayloh88]

Hi Bluesea,
Yes, it is a toy boat. But if you do some modifie on it, it can be a very fun toy. These are some of the picture of my friend's home bulid tug and my toy tug.

[fayloh88]

lights up fro night sailing.