The Tugboat
Build Your Own Tugboat & Watch It Come To Life!
The idea behind the tugboat was to create a functional mechanism, but with a certain spice that would make it both down-to-earth and interesting. And of course – it was supposed to be a type of marine transport.
We like to think that many of you enjoy watching the working of the gears as much as we do, this is why the detailed body of the Tugboat is designed to expose the beautiful mechanism in motion. This way you will be able to fully appreciate the main technical features we implemented in this model.
The Tugboat is driven by a rubber-band motor powered by the tension of the rubber connected with a bearing. The reduction gear transfers energy to the drive wheel and further to the asymmetrical wheel pair. The pendulum slows and evens the motion of the tugboat.
TUGBOAT DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 14.9 × 6.7 × 1.3 in
Assembled size:
11.2”x 4.7”x 7.3”
Estimated time of assembly:
1-3 hours
Difficulty level:
Easy
Number of parts:
169
Tools and materials:
Made of high quality plywood; assembly requires no glue or cutting
Recommended Age:
14+
Build Your Own Tugboat & Watch It Come To Life!
The idea behind the tugboat was to create a functional mechanism, but with a certain spice that would make it both down-to-earth and interesting. And of course – it was supposed to be a type of marine transport.
We like to think that many of you enjoy watching the working of the gears as much as we do, this is why the detailed body of the Tugboat is designed to expose the beautiful mechanism in motion. This way you will be able to fully appreciate the main technical features we implemented in this model.
The Tugboat is driven by a rubber-band motor powered by the tension of the rubber connected with a bearing. The reduction gear transfers energy to the drive wheel and further to the asymmetrical wheel pair. The pendulum slows and evens the motion of the tugboat.
TUGBOAT DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 14.9 × 6.7 × 1.3 in
Assembled size:
11.2”x 4.7”x 7.3”
Estimated time of assembly:
1-3 hours
Difficulty level:
Easy
Number of parts:
169
Tools and materials:
Made of high quality plywood; assembly requires no glue or cutting
Recommended Age:
14+
Q. One piece broke as I was trying to remove it from the board. Is the whole thing garbage now???
A. Definitely not, just send us an email (info@kcogear.com) quoting your name and order number and we'll send out a replacement part ASAP.
Q. Should glue be used to assemble and if so, what kind?
A. No glue necessary but you could use wood glue if you want. It is basically like a balsa wood and all the pieces are laser-cut and snug fit.
Q. Can you paint the pieces before assembling?
A. Yes you can, but we suggest painting after you have assembled your kit as painting pieces before assembly will add a layer of material to the wood and might cause friction problems during operation.
Q. What is average build time for this?
A. Customers feedback suggest 5-8 hours depending on experience.
Q. Do the wheels rotate on the small models prime steam express mc501 model once assembly is complete?
A. The wheels on Prime Steam Express cannot move freely. These models are designed for display.
The Amy Jeep and Grand Prix car can run if you push them as they're on wheels
We also have a spring-driven locomotive that can run a few meters. https://shop.kcogear.com/products/locomotivelk701
Q. How many parts does it have?
A. The little train has 308 pieces and it take about 5 hours to assemble.
Q. Is this a more difficult model to build than the Vitascope?
A. According to our customers, it takes roughly the same time (around 5 hours)
Q. How much track does this come with?
A. The track is not included, although the carriage is included. We can definitely ask our designers to come up with tracks in the future.
Q. How can I order a replacement part?
A. Just send us an email to info@kcogear.com with your name and order number and we'll arrange a replacement part ASAP.
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Build Your Own Tugboat & Watch It Come To Life!
The idea behind the tugboat was to create a functional mechanism, but with a certain spice that would make it both down-to-earth and interesting. And of course – it was supposed to be a type of marine transport.
We like to think that many of you enjoy watching the working of the gears as much as we do, this is why the detailed body of the Tugboat is designed to expose the beautiful mechanism in motion. This way you will be able to fully appreciate the main technical features we implemented in this model.
The Tugboat is driven by a rubber-band motor powered by the tension of the rubber connected with a bearing. The reduction gear transfers energy to the drive wheel and further to the asymmetrical wheel pair. The pendulum slows and evens the motion of the tugboat.
TUGBOAT DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 14.9 × 6.7 × 1.3 in
Assembled size:
11.2”x 4.7”x 7.3”
Estimated time of assembly:
1-3 hours
Difficulty level:
Easy
Number of parts:
169
Tools and materials:
Made of high quality plywood; assembly requires no glue or cutting
Recommended Age:
14+
Q. One piece broke as I was trying to remove it from the board. Is the whole thing garbage now???
A. Definitely not, just send us an email (info@kcogear.com) quoting your name and order number and we'll send out a replacement part ASAP.
Q. Should glue be used to assemble and if so, what kind?
A. No glue necessary but you could use wood glue if you want. It is basically like a balsa wood and all the pieces are laser-cut and snug fit.
Q. Can you paint the pieces before assembling?
A. Yes you can, but we suggest painting after you have assembled your kit as painting pieces before assembly will add a layer of material to the wood and might cause friction problems during operation.
Q. What is average build time for this?
A. Customers feedback suggest 5-8 hours depending on experience.
Q. Do the wheels rotate on the small models prime steam express mc501 model once assembly is complete?
A. The wheels on Prime Steam Express cannot move freely. These models are designed for display.
The Amy Jeep and Grand Prix car can run if you push them as they're on wheels
We also have a spring-driven locomotive that can run a few meters. https://shop.kcogear.com/products/locomotivelk701
Q. How many parts does it have?
A. The little train has 308 pieces and it take about 5 hours to assemble.
Q. Is this a more difficult model to build than the Vitascope?
A. According to our customers, it takes roughly the same time (around 5 hours)
Q. How much track does this come with?
A. The track is not included, although the carriage is included. We can definitely ask our designers to come up with tracks in the future.
Q. How can I order a replacement part?
A. Just send us an email to info@kcogear.com with your name and order number and we'll arrange a replacement part ASAP.
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Please allow 5-10 business days for your order to arrive. All our products are shipped from the United States. |
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Returns are FREE and easy, simply contact us or email info@kcogear.com for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |