Boats???

[Anonymous]

Yeah I should know about them! Which in real life I do but in G scale I have no clue as to a just about true to right scale that would get me the feel that they and the Engines (G) would look good together. Is there such a scale for the boats?

Toadie back stroking in da Swamp

If any one close to me needs a real one have it free!!!!!!

[FJ and G]

boats are cool. Here's a site you might begin to explore: http://www.towerhobbies.com/rcwboat.html

You can purchase boats in many scales (depending on what G gauge scale you use) that are remote control. If your trains are near a lake, that's great. If not, well, I've often thought about building a working canal with barges that propell along. There are waterproof ESC (speed, direction controlers) as well as brushless motors, most fast rpm but some built for tugs are very slow and can move tonnage. I've often wondered why Garden modelers don't incorporate more r/c boats and vehicles into their layout. Would add a lot of exxcitement and movement

[dwbeckett]

Check the plans archives I think theres a lobster boat and a small tug and some other's

Dave

[S&G Rute of the Silver River]

Oh, i got an Idea. What if someone added a car ferrie to their mainline? that would be hilarous! It'd be even better if it gets stuck and holds traffic for half a session. I've gotta do it!

[vsmith]

Check the plans archives I think theres a lobster boat and a small tug and some other's

Dave

Yes they are part of the Ted Stinson NENG plansets that we used to get in the rag, you can still get the plans direct from NENG as well as kits if you chose that route, they have 3 or 4 1/20~1/22 and 1/2" scale boat plansets. I have a freelance riverboat in the works, plans only so far, just got no time!

http://www.nemodel.com/shop/agora.cgi?product=fsb

 

 

[ttrigg]

I picked up the "fast trawler SS Minnow" about 2 years ago at Ross for $12.  Had to fill the holes in the keel where it mouted on the display cradle.  Added a bunch of fishing weights the bottom of the hull so it would float correctly.  Been doing fine ever since.  For a pic, look back a few months when the Fat Capt and I ran a thread on TJ being deployed.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the info guys. Looked abit last night and saw nothing but racing boats

Toad

[FJ and G]

check out this 7/8 scale railroader's live steam launch (scratchbuilt fired by alcohol or butane)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic_H8xPM5ns

 

(Toad, I'm posting since you can't get into 7/8 site)

 

Incidentally, I have a real sea kayak that I use on local lakes and rivers. 

 

This is not mine. The builder is John Helmer from Canada 

[Anonymous]

check out this 7/8 scale railroader's live steam launch (scratchbuilt fired by alcohol or butane)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic_H8xPM5ns

 

(Toad, I'm posting since you can't get into 7/8 site)

 

Incidentally, I have a real sea kayak that I use on local lakes and rivers. 

 

This is not mine. The builder is John Helmer from Canada 

Now that was cool, but I am glade you posted! It gives me another scale to look for.

Toad

[Snoq. Pass RR]

Same link only active:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic_H8xPM5ns