NMBROOK
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HMS Aligator? I know strictly speaking it's a reptile,not an animal,but worth a try before I have my dinner Kind Regards Nigel
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Bit of a clue me thinks Kind Regards Nigel
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How about HMS Reindeer? Kind Regards Nigel
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I would have said HMS Warrior,but it is a funnel short,unless you have removed it with photoshop to prevent googlin Unless it is the Arklow Warrior I am going to have to investigate further Kind Regards Nigel
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Sorry Eamonn I was in bed mate,got busy day today Kind Regards Nigel
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I may be way off,but is it a converted flower class corvette? Kind Regards Nigel
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Found it ,but too slow.Yes kustwacht is the Dutch coastgaurd,the stripes look the same in black and white Kind Regards Nigel
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Looking at the stripe,is it a Kustwacht vessel? Kind Regards Nigel
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Like it so that is what the other one looks like Kind Regards Nigel
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Now you know what the red circle was for More than one? Kind Regards Nigel
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Hi Spencer If you wish to get the deck flatter,I suggest using a cabinet scraper to level it up a bit.You will have to be careful you don't catch the braces at the sides though. Kind Regards Nigel -
Yes it is Noshiro,congratulations.You're go,but I'm getting my answer in first,Arklow Castle? Kind Regards Nigel P.S.Pedalo is going up now I have said that
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Yes it is in fact Agano class,but wrong ship Eamonn.You get a bonus point for explaining what the red circle is for,because I don't know Kind Regards Nigel
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Ok then chaps,I see what you mean,but doing it that way spoils the fun,I wouldn't have seen all the lovely BBQ's outside airstream caravans or every ship owned by Arklow shipping(sorry Eamonn) Enough waffle from me,here is the next Kind Regards Nigel
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Hi Dave I checked the spec on the motor and the current drain at maximum efficiency is 15a.However the stall current is rated at 77a.The 77a draw would only happen if the prop fouled something in the water.This could be protected against by using a suitable inline fuse between controller and motor.You may find it is as cheap to get two smaller controllers as buying one big one.Two would enable you to balance the boat better by placing one at each side of the hull.Personally I would go for two 40amp controllers protected by 35a fuses.As regards props,I would have said start with 35mm and work from there.If you are in the UK,I would recommend calling Propshop and discuss the project them.With their experience they should be able to advise better than me.I would start with cheap nylon props first until you find the ideal dia/pitch that works best.Then by all means invest in some nice balanced props,other wise you may end up spending a fortune on propellers.Looking in Graupners catalogue they do a complete drive unit consisting of 700bb turbo motor,motor mount,coupling,shaft with grease nipple and prop.They also include a rudder but this is transom mount,so if you are going for scale appearance this would be no use. Kind Regards Nigel
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I had been searching normally for my answers I didn't realize there was any other way of doing it Anyway I shall post something in a bit,I am multitasking,planking and on here at the same time Kind Regards Nigel
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Ts Empire State Kind Regards Nigel
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The cannons look great Mark.Breaching ropes through the carriages was common on French ships as well Kind Regards Nigel
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The prow looks fabulous Matti Whilst you may have to thin them down,at least you shouldn't have to bend any of the figures for here Kind Regards Nigel
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Thank you very much Eamonn Greenwich was a big disappointment for me after seeing all the articles in the past about it.I was in Cornwall a few years back but only passed through Penzance briefly.Portsmouth was great,hoping to go again.One place worth a look if you are into all things history,not just ships,is the Orkney islands.Lots of things to see,of course the old naval base at Lynness but the most moving thing of all was the green buoy marking the Royal Oak,the oil is still visible seeping out of the wreck,a bit like USS Arizona.Lots of wartime lookout and gun emplacements remain,also the 'churchill barriers'sunken coasters to prevent U boats entering Scapa Flow,unfortunately it didn't stop Gunther Prien in U47.At low tide some of these wrecks are visible above water. Kind Regards Nigel
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You have got it then buddy Have to wait for Jan to clarify,got a feeling he's gone to bed as they are a bit in front time wise.You could spend the time find a good one to post next,no pedalos,canoes or inflatables though Kind Regards Nigel
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Only six left to go at Eamonn Kind Regards Nigel
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Hi Dave Although I have more experience with scale RC builds,I would say the minimum of two props.If you want to get the boat on plane properly,a hull of this size would need an IC engine to do this with a single prop.Counter rotation is a must.When viewed from the stern the rhs prop needs to rotate anti-clockwise and the lhs prop clockwise.I would go for large motors say graupner 700bb turbo's as anything smaller may end up being a disappointment.Water cooling coils on the motors may be a good safeguard.The key to planing and handling in the turns is going to be a lot of experimentation of battery placement within the hull,so I wouldn't go mad with glue on any battery holders until you have got her on the water and had a play.Some experimentation with prop size and pitch may also be required.A good start point may be to find a log on the net of someone that has built one of these.It may give you a 'heads up'as to where better to start with the drivetrain.Don't rule out the new brushless motors either as they have a very high output for their size and weight,but I don't know enough about these to give you any further advice.I have seen one of these kits on the net running three IC engines and triple props! Kind Regards Nigel
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Eamonn,I am 99.9% certain now she is Friesland class.There were 8 ships in total,looking at pictures from a sailor's blog I have just been looking at,I am going for HNMLS Limburg? Kind Regards Nigel
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I have a sneaky suspicion the photo may be a little old comparing the weapons and radar systems to the pics we are seeing.Don't be surprised if she has been refitted.Some leander class were supplied to the Dutch navy,I am going to check that out. Kind Regards Nigel
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