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Offline radio joe

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #135 on: 19 June 2013, 22:27:35 »
yes I've added a couple of pieces to secure the batteries, it's surprising how small a movement makes a difference to the trim, and I'm confident the extra weight will make her more stable.
I looked up the spec on an algerine  they say top speed of 16.5 knots  and the battle class at some 35 knots so I'm quite happy with brambles performance.

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #136 on: 21 June 2013, 21:18:34 »
The whaler I've been waiting for arrived yesterday so I've now completed the ships boats, so after the holiday I'll give her another trial at the lake, hope the weed has not got worse, I know the model yacht guys are having trouble with their deep keels but at least they have a small row boat if they need it, if my props get fouled I guess I get wet.

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #137 on: 22 June 2013, 08:48:06 »
Looks fantastic- a great build!

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« Reply #138 on: 22 June 2013, 18:15:07 »
very nice ...  ^^^

hope to see this model in September at the Deans Open Days

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #139 on: 01 July 2013, 18:25:33 »
Well they say when you can't think of anything else to do, the model is finished, so I guess Bramble is finished, just need to get down the lake to do the second trials with the extra weight in I'm confident all will be good.
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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #140 on: 01 July 2013, 23:44:19 »
WOW....well done indeed Joe. ^^^ Hope to see some pics of it on the water.

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #141 on: 02 July 2013, 18:25:42 »
Looks a very nice little ship Joe. Good job you have done there. Looking forward to the report of how it handles.
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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #142 on: 02 July 2013, 19:38:16 »
Well Joe two plus one to my 3/4 built.  You are some kid.  I have to say two fantastic ships with time and effort in abundance.   Great work Joe I hope mine is as good as your first.

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #143 on: 02 July 2013, 20:03:46 »
Thanks for the kind comments guys, I'll post some more after her second trials,  I've decided to build HMS Cossack next, probably as a winter project, (if I can wait that long). in the mean time I'm going to experiment with some RC. mock ups of turret turning to try and get 90 degrees each side if successful I post the results under (Turning turrets) the plan is to make Cossack's two forward turrets and two aft turrets to turn in tandem

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #144 on: 02 July 2013, 21:05:09 »
Very nice Joe.  Very nice build indeed.

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #145 on: 05 July 2013, 15:21:21 »
The conditions for the second trials were just right this morning, the water was flat calm and clear so I could see the weed that was a problem on the first trial was not so close to the surface as it was, she sat nicely in the water with no sign of the roll that it had so the extra 200 grams ballast was the answer, and handling was much better, good turning circle with hardly any lean out, a good turn of speed for the type of ship she cuts through the water with a nice bow wave, and unlike Solebay she also has some steerage going astern I guess because she is shorter with the same size rudder, in conclusion I'm very happy with Bramble's performance.    Right what's next ?

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #146 on: 05 July 2013, 17:45:22 »
Fine looking ship you have there Joe.  Keep up the good work.   ^^^

What next....hmmm..How about the Prince of Whales.. :)

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #147 on: 05 July 2013, 18:48:25 »
twin props certainly help when going astern....
if you ever wanted more steering either forward or in reverse, then try a P94 from Action

she does look very nice, and just the right size for a quick trip down the lake...

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #148 on: 12 July 2013, 22:44:22 »
Congratulations! Fantastic detailing and a fantastic build!

You set the bar high for my own build of the bramble that is still waiting in its box.  :wink1:

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Re: HMS Bramble build
« Reply #149 on: 12 July 2013, 23:03:32 »
Thanks Frank, I hope you enjoy your build of Bramble as much as I did, I look forward to seeing it.   Joe.
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