1/32 1910 Brooklyn Steam Harbor Tug

[chips]

I would have gone with the MACK Products #2041-40 Motor-Gear box unit. I have one of the MACK Products #2500-2530 Twin Motor Gear Box units in my model of USCGC TAMAROA.

[JWLaRue]

I have the same running gear installed in my tug. May not be the most up-to-date system, but works perfectly fine.

-Jeff

[eckloss]

i've got it adjusted well....theres no binding or catching.... it turns very smoothly. i don't think it will be a problem. as long as it works, its ok by me

[bigdave]

They work great. They just tend to be a bit noisy.
I have a 1 to 4 gearbox in one of my battleships.
It will wake the dead when running.
It should have come with Zombie repellent. BD

[eckloss]

dave, you're right. it's noisy as hell!

anyways....new motor came in today. no problems with this one. everything was installed and wired up. buck shot was used as ballast, about 9 pounds worth. everything seems to be ok. i think i can declare her finished.

[bigdave]

I just wanted to say I had the pleasure of seeing Erich's tug at our FunRun this weekend and the photos do not do the build justice. He did an amazing job on the boat. BD

[eckloss]

Thanks for the kind words, Dave.

Here's the video you wanted on how to do the bumpers

https://youtu.be/X_QrtLo2SjQ

[salmon]

Great video and well done. We need more of these.
Peace,
Tom

[bigdave]

Great video.
Thanks.BD