Some ex-naval guy with WAAAY too much time on his hands came up with this "canoe" that two people can ride in. It is about 1/20th scale:
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The "Captain"s seat!
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And some detail:
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Holy crap! I am both awestruck and disbelieving. I thought I knew the limits of human nuttery.
Pardon me, I meant "skill and craftsmanship".
Look at that! Ve hef vays of vinning ze model boat regatta, ja?
He's even got Oompa Loompa's to load the guns for him....!
>Holy crap! I am both awestruck and disbelieving. I thought I knew the limits of human nuttery. Pardon me, I meant "skill and craftsmanship".<
Yeah, but just TRY to tell me you wouldn't JUMP at the chance to ride in it if invited!! ;D
He better watch out for his mates, they're probably building the Ajax, Achilles and Exeter! ;D
>He better watch out for his mates, they're probably building the Ajax, Achilles and Exeter! <
Maybe a tri-maran in the works!! :o
One of my all time favorite insane builds. Is it bad I wanna build a 1/20 CSGN in much the same way?
^ Wicked! (https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm309%2FChernayaAkula%2FEmoticons%2Fw00t.gif&hash=233b19d4948d33281ababadcabae957b0e6c14b0) Forget rechargeable batteries! Why have packs and packs of 9V blocks when ya can have yer own miniature nuclear powerplant? :wacko: (https://www.whatifmodellers.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi107.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fm309%2FChernayaAkula%2FEmoticons%2Fdiablotin.gif&hash=d96f565b138c65d032bd45820abb8cf7475c9d30)
What a joke...it doesn't even have cup holders ! You wouldn't be caught dead running the rapids in canada without some place to put your beer !
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Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 06, 2010, 05:36:56 PM
He better watch out for his mates, they're probably building the Ajax, Achilles and Exeter! ;D
Not going to get many volunteers to ride in the Exeter though...... :wacko:
That is just awesome!!!
Love it, but will it fly? :party:
Quote from: Weaver on April 07, 2010, 01:02:10 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 06, 2010, 05:36:56 PM
He better watch out for his mates, they're probably building the Ajax, Achilles and Exeter! ;D
Not going to get many volunteers to ride in the Exeter though...... :wacko:
Funny you should mention that, that's exactly what happens at Peasholm Park in Scarborough. Like this guy, the 'ships' are manned & there's a full naval battle on the park pond, it's been going since the 1920's. I last saw it when I was I kid, I've tried to catch it since but I always seem to miss the dates.
They used to recreate the Battle of the River Plate, the ships recreated include the Ajax, Achilles & Exeter. I think that's what I saw when I was younger, now there's no real emphasis on a particular battle, just ally & enemy & I think there's a mix of ships from different eras.
Scroll down in this link & you'll see how the ships are manned, the guys look through a view port in the super structure.
http://www.peasholmpark.com/content/view/9/9/ (http://www.peasholmpark.com/content/view/9/9/)
YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7R6Pf7fZdI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7R6Pf7fZdI)
>What a joke...it doesn't even have cup holders ! You wouldn't be caught dead running the rapids in canada without some place to put your beer !<
Didn't you see the ice-cold Molson within arm's reach?? :lol:
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There's a guy shows up the bi-annual Model Boat regatta at Childe Beal Park, nr Pangbourne, who has a Victorian era RN Battleship, a German WWII style battleship and a Conquerer style nuke sub, all of which are 'ride aboard' types. No, the sub doesn't submerge, as far as I've noticed anyway. :lol:
Love the .22 Hornet ammunition for shells ;D