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Morning sorry have been away. I think my battery is bigger , my motor is mounted right in front of the stuffing tube and the battery is mounted over it on a flat tray. I lays on its side to keep it low. I can remove battery by just lifting the front structure and sliding battery out. The...

No problems. I did paint it before , after each coat I used my pin drill to go through the holes this kept them visible at all times. This kept the posts and railings the steel color which is what I wanted.I dipped them in glue then just pushed them in with a needle nose pliers. On some of the...

I used magnets to hold the assembly to the deck. I slide the hatch open to access electronics but remove to access more if needed.

I actually just soaked then in a shallow pan of boiling water, then when I thought they where pliable enough I bent them around the deck then clamped and let dry. Once they dried overnight they retained shape and then I glued. Did the same with the strips when I planked the life rafts. For...

Morning I did not cover the windows, I hope no water gets that high but you never know. I did embed magnets in the deck and then the superstructure to make sure they stay attached so hopefully no water enters. That is an interesting file, I would guess that full up weight is close to 30 lbs so...

Hello bobcasto2007 I have not came across any other build logs , there are lots of posts of ideas and finished models but none that I found that were step by step. 1. I used gorilla waterproof construction adhesive, it is sticky out of tube and dries to a flexible finish and gives lots of set...

As I intend to use the tug as R/C I wanted to make sure the lifeboats did not bang around and fall off when out on the water. I added two small supports under the boats and glued them on as well as with rope as intended, this way they will remain solid. Also I am trying to decide what to do with...

Well back to the build, summer and harvest got in the way was a busy one. Managed to squeeze in a few days of painting on and off. Now working on the finish of the rigging. Will be ready for maiden come spring. Couple closer shots of the cable guard rails. Braided cable is run through...

Slow progress as life gets in the way. Anyway electronics mostly in, just have to wait for smoke pump to finish with other voltage regulator. Lights installed and plumbed for water cannons. Superstructure close to done, some slight issues with towers as the side pieces not long enough so had to...

All I have done was glue the ribs where they made contact with decks not on, thinking I will glue that part once I am ready to attach the deck. I used a construction adhesive that gives me lots of working time. As for the rudder, took a lot of sanding and fitting to get a fit I was happy with. I...

Little bit of progress on Tug. Different build then used to as all material is light ply with different thickness. I am used to balsa where it comes to curved surfaces but a little steam and heat and fit is pretty good. Rear deck done, front deck done and both placed for fitment on hull. Not...

Have an Atlantic Tug by Artesania Latina , my first venture in a boat build. I have a older battery speed boat that required assembly but not real construction.I have built planes for 30 years so not new to building. Have the interior structure assembled and squared up, not sure if required as...