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zenrat

#90
January 21, 2026, 02:43:57 AM
Can it lift the bow and stern tracks clear of the ice and pirouette on the centre three tracks?
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.  Revelling in numptytism.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed, badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry.

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PR19_Kit

#91
January 21, 2026, 02:50:42 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 21, 2026, 02:43:57 AMCan it lift the bow and stern tracks clear of the ice and pirouette on the centre three tracks?


The outer tracks running in opposite directions for REALLY sharp turns.  ;D
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Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

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NARSES2

#92
January 21, 2026, 05:52:44 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 21, 2026, 02:43:57 AMCan it lift the bow and stern tracks clear of the ice and pirouette on the centre three tracks?


With Ravel's Bolero playing over it's loud speakers ?  :angel:
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nönöbär

#93
January 21, 2026, 10:33:45 AM
Hmm I more hear a "Ride of the Valkyries" when I see the AMB-1.

But the tracks can be retracted for a better sea performance. So it should be able to make a 360 on the ice :)
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Rick Lowe

#94
January 21, 2026, 08:35:05 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 21, 2026, 05:52:44 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 21, 2026, 02:43:57 AMCan it lift the bow and stern tracks clear of the ice and pirouette on the centre three tracks?


With Ravel's Bolero playing over it's loud speakers ?  :angel:

Nah - 'Music Box Dancer'...  ;)

Old Wombat

#95
January 22, 2026, 02:05:29 AM Last Edit: January 22, 2026, 02:07:26 AM by Old Wombat
Quote from: Rick Lowe on January 21, 2026, 08:35:05 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 21, 2026, 05:52:44 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 21, 2026, 02:43:57 AMCan it lift the bow and stern tracks clear of the ice and pirouette on the centre three tracks?


With Ravel's Bolero playing over it's loud speakers ?  :angel:

Nah - 'Music Box Dancer'...  ;)

I believe our British friend is referring to Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo (Not my thing, but they were very good).
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PR19_Kit

#96
January 22, 2026, 04:50:09 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on January 22, 2026, 02:05:29 AMI believe our British friend is referring to Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo (Not my thing, but they were very good).


To say the least!  :o
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

NARSES2

#97
January 22, 2026, 05:30:22 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 22, 2026, 04:50:09 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on January 22, 2026, 02:05:29 AMI believe our British friend is referring to Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo (Not my thing, but they were very good).


To say the least!  :o

Well spotted Mr Wombat  :thumbsup:

You have to remember us Brits don't win many Winter Olympic medals, so to win a gold makes you a national hero/heroine  ;)
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nönöbär

#98
January 22, 2026, 10:54:16 AM
Intersting to read the music discussions, but there is one thing missing for the AMB-1:

As it has to move in the water as well, it needs some propellors, the tracks will not help so much there. So two propellors have been added.



The have to be added in a way that they do not scratch on the gorund when it is running on land.
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Rick Lowe

#99
January 22, 2026, 08:04:44 PM
Quote from: Old Wombat on January 22, 2026, 02:05:29 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on January 21, 2026, 08:35:05 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on January 21, 2026, 05:52:44 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 21, 2026, 02:43:57 AMCan it lift the bow and stern tracks clear of the ice and pirouette on the centre three tracks?


With Ravel's Bolero playing over it's loud speakers ?  :angel:

Nah - 'Music Box Dancer'...  ;)

I believe our British friend is referring to Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo (Not my thing, but they were very good).

Aah, that makes more sense...   ;)

The Elsworth is coming along well.  :thumbsup:

zenrat

#100
January 23, 2026, 02:28:19 AM
They might have been very good but figure skating is not a sport.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.  Revelling in numptytism.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed, badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere, for your convenience.

NARSES2

#101
January 23, 2026, 05:32:18 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 23, 2026, 02:28:19 AMThey might have been very good but figure skating is not a sport.


I won't disagree with you there mate.

Quote from: nönöbär on January 22, 2026, 10:54:16 AMAs it has to move in the water as well, it needs some propellors, the tracks will not help so much there. So two propellors have been added.


Wouldn't the tracks provide some form of propulsion in water ?

Also how about water jets instead of propellors ?

Coming along nicely sir  :thumbsup:
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PR19_Kit

#102
January 23, 2026, 07:04:58 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 23, 2026, 02:28:19 AMThey might have been very good but figure skating is not a sport.


What is it then? It certainly looks hard work!  :o
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#103
January 24, 2026, 04:31:22 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 23, 2026, 07:04:58 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 23, 2026, 02:28:19 AMThey might have been very good but figure skating is not a sport.


What is it then? It certainly looks hard work!  :o

It is an art form like ballet.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.  Revelling in numptytism.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed, badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere, for your convenience.

NARSES2

#104
January 24, 2026, 08:30:39 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 24, 2026, 04:31:22 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 23, 2026, 07:04:58 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 23, 2026, 02:28:19 AMThey might have been very good but figure skating is not a sport.


What is it then? It certainly looks hard work!  :o

It is an art form like ballet.


Agreed
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.
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