Banckert Tug Boat Rebuild - July 2016

Components for this project:
- Used/Unfinished 'Billing Boats' Banckert Model Number 516 boat kit
- Billings motor/gearbox option sold separately with the above kit
- Original 'Billing Boats' build manual and scale drawings
- Mtroniks Waterproof 15Amp ESC (www.mtroniks.net)
- 10Amp UBEC
- *Turnigy 2S - 7.4V LIPO Battery (choice depends on the runtime required)
- Charger - *Hobbyking DC-4S (2 - 4S) Li-Poly/Li-Ion Battery Charger
- Safety Fireproof bag for LiPo charging
- LiPo LED/Buzzer Monitor - Alarm - Tester Module for balance lead
- Turnigy 9X Transmitter and 9X8C-v2 Receiver
- Turnigy TGY1501 high torque servo (for Rudder control)
- 45mm four Blade prop - 4mm r/h thread to suit 'Billings Boats' prop shaft as per original kit
- Highly Recommended - Suitable model boat Bilge Pump (and separate battery)
- Misc small wood lengths - varies sizes as used in wooden model construction
- Misc Wire, Connectors, Leds etc
- Numerous lead weights to set water line (steel could also be used as weights)
*Turnigy and Hobbyking sold by www.hobbyking.com
Tools:
- Dermal (or other suitable Multi-rotor hand tools) and tools pieces
- Mushroom hand drill and assorted small drill bits
- All the normal small hand tools used in model construction…..
Paint List:
- Red Humbrol Gloss Enamel 19
- Blue Humbrol Gloss Enamel 14
- Grey Humbrol Satin Enamel 128
- Black Humbrol Satin Enamel 85
- Black Humbrol Matt Enamel 33
- White Humbrol Satin Enamel 130
- White Humbrol Matt Enamel 34
- Metal Humbrol Enamel 191
- RUST - Model Master Enamel code 1785
- Red Nail Polish
- Clear Nail Polish
Glues:
- Hi-Performance Quik-Cure 5 Minute Epoxy (128gm bottles)
- Hi-Performance Mid-Cure 15 Minute Epoxy (128gm bottles)
Misc:
- Acetone
- Paint Thinner
- Paint Brushes Assorted
- Masking tape
For sticking the two halves together:
- High quality thin double sided auto body molding tape
- “U” shaped rubber section to finish the jointing of the two halves.
And any other things I have forgotten!

[@user-oz5mw9bn5c]

I remember this vessel in the port of Vlissingen in Holland in the 1980’s, seen it many times but sadly never made photos of it in those days……

[@jameschapman7284]

Very nice. I bought one already built and it’s “rough as guts.” I’m repainting part of it, putting in a new Servo and speed controller, Reballasting and adding a few bits. It’s been damaged, too. Your $40 buy was a steal!!!

[@paulkroon277]

No history is told about this tugboat. It was originally build as “Maasbank” together with sistership “Vikingbank” for Dutch towing company “Smit havensleepdienst NRS” in the Rotterdam harbour to assist large seagoing cargo vessels. Unfortunately “Vikingbank” was lost in a storm and crashed into the pier of Hook of Holland in The Netherlands. “Maasbank” and later as “Banckert” served the Rotterdam harbour for many years. Legendary tugboat for a lot of Dutch people!

[@MrRonnmaui]

That is really cool!

[@KMorozou]

Very very nice job :)

[@andyjohannessen9474]

Hello, Sorry to be the harbinger of doom, I have built many of these for other people. Bankers was a twin screw tug with Becker rudders on fixed knozzles. If you find she works ok for you, ignore my comment. Good luck and happy building. Andy.

[@jordankrikelis3106]

Where about do you live

[@widescreennavel]

Deep shade?

[@rcboatgrnikolas5954]

very noice

[@madadventures1075]

Nice work Bruce, Would you be able to tell me where you sourced the rub strip that is on the bottom to top seam?

[@brucewhite4231]

I was bought from a rubber store in Adelaide, South Australia and I took it with me to Canada...... So not much help! But any good rubber store should have a profile to suit - or just guy online maybe? Good Luck

[@deanpratley125]

Excellent work. I’m actually in Westbank, BC 40 min. From your cousin. I looking for a RC tug kit. Found a few that I like on line. Have yet to find many in Canada. Mostly all U.S. Do you know of some kits available in Canada?

[@brucewhite4231]

Sorry I don't.... I actually live in Adelaide, South Australia. So out of touch with the Canadian Model Boat scene

[@fredbailey7395]

Could you please advise what prop have you put on your tug ? Thanks

[@brucewhite4231]

Hi Fred,The prop was a Brass 45mm four Blade prop with a 4mm r/h thread to suit the original prop shaft. It was just source online - can't remember the website..... sorry

[@fredbailey7395]

Thanks for that info, much appreciated

[@radulf80]

@@brucewhite4231 Greetings from Fisherman’s Wharf! Just found your kit at Shaver Shop and would love to talk to you about your boat. Ralph

[@hanshaber2212]

Schicker Sessel!

[@randycoolbaugh1408]

as I sit here at my work desk looking at my own unfinished model tug, I often wonder where my model will end up after I'm long gone... kinda saddens me to think it will end up in a dusty pawn shop some where with a "move quick" price tag....

[@Jagdpanzer-bh4pb]

Randy Coolbaugh I think the same about my u.s.s constitution and victory models. I hope when im gone my children will keep them and not sell them off.

[@HistoricSteamTV]

I hav 3-4 unfinished now done & modified to rc wood hull boats from as far back as 1921 and like to think the builders are smiling. One was sent by a grandson to restore, :o)

[@momole70]

Billings boat kits are by FAR the worst kits I have ever built. thank you