Topic: Coalville Model Boat Show 2013 (Read 42082 times)

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #100 on:** April 14, 2013, 07:43:42 pm »

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hmsantrim · « **Reply #101 on:** April 14, 2013, 07:54:04 pm »

Hi martin.
while I do not wish to decry the model of the special ops schnellboot, modellers licence and all that but in real world it
would never have been able to carry the Flack 88 as at weighing in at 7,407kg or 7.29 ton it would have roller over and
sank.

Frank

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #102 on:** April 14, 2013, 08:02:43 pm »

Great set of photos Martin.

And thanks for the coffee!

Colin

Bill D203 · « **Reply #103 on:** April 14, 2013, 08:18:19 pm »

Thats me back home. All boat packed away, caravan back in storage, batterys on charge.

Now we decided at Stevenage MBC to put a stand on this year. I would like to thank them all for the help over the weekend and great company.
John you are welcome , but turn your own alarm off next time . 5.20am on Sunday

Thank you to Mark Stavros and there ladys for all your hard work in putting the show on. XX.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #104 on:** April 14, 2013, 08:35:20 pm »

Quote from: hmsantrim on April 14, 2013, 07:54:04 pm

Hi Martin.
while I do not wish to decry the model of the special ops schnellboot, modellers licence and all that but in real world it would never have been able to carry the Flack 88 as at weighing in at 7,407kg or 7.29 ton it would have roller over and sank.
Frank

Yeah, I know but I loved it as a great "what if" model.

The photos don't show it clearly but the paint job a nearly all shades of black and looking very sinister..... and did you notice the missing torpedo doors!!

NB: I wouldn't liked to have been near that gun when it was fired!

ardarossan · « **Reply #105 on:** April 14, 2013, 09:51:17 pm »

Quote from: Colin Bishop on April 14, 2013, 08:02:43 pm

Great set of photos Martin...

Colin

Agreed, but might it be possible to put the watermark in a different place please?
It's not an issue with a 'general' photo, but sometimes the detail gets distorted on some of the specific images.

Andy

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #106 on:** April 15, 2013, 02:15:44 pm »

I'll tone it down a bit Andy, and re-upload tonight.... in the mean time:

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2013/coalville/index.html

Circlip · « **Reply #107 on:** April 15, 2013, 02:34:35 pm »

Quote

NB: I wouldn't liked to have been near that gun when it was fired!

Would have slowed forward movement of boat down a bit.

As a point of interest, when a "Mollins" gun (WW2 Cannon) was fitted to the DH Mosquito for anti submarine sorties, only so many rounds could be fired at one burst due to it slowing the aircraft down so much. Auto reloading mechanism was designed by the guy who later did the same for cigarette machines. At least the reload rate could be maintained, unlike Phalinx and Goalkeeper.

Regards Ian.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #108 on:** April 15, 2013, 03:12:32 pm »

( I remember reading that when the gun on the A10 'Warthog' was first fired, it
produced so much flash & smoke, it staled the jet engines due to lack of oxygen! )

ardarossan · « **Reply #109 on:** April 15, 2013, 03:52:34 pm »

Quote from: Martin (Admin) on April 15, 2013, 02:15:44 pm

I'll tone it down a bit Andy, and re-upload tonight.... in the mean time:

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2013/coalville/index.html

Thank-you Sir, very much appreciated.

Andy

davidm1945 · « **Reply #110 on:** April 15, 2013, 04:52:56 pm »

Quote from: adross on April 14, 2013, 09:51:17 pm

Agreed, but might it be possible to put the watermark in a different place please?
It's not an issue with a 'general' photo, but sometimes the detail gets distorted on some of the specific images.

Andy

Obviously thinking of the lady in the bath........!

Steve Dean · « **Reply #111 on:** April 15, 2013, 06:28:51 pm »

Well done Martin for putting up so many photo's so quickly. Great work.

Shame that someone put up such a negative comment about the show on the forum. We all know its not the biggest show on the planet but when you take into account that its held in a location/venue that enables the entry price and trade stand prices to be positioned at a low cost then on balance its a fine effort. A group from the Moorhen club visited and they have already applied to have a club stand next year ..... so they must have enjoyed themselves. Be warned, they put on a very fine club stand indeed, so there will be a bigger challenge to win the Club Stand trophy next year.

Can I respectfully suggest that if anyone else wants to provide negative feedback about the show, that they do so in a constructive manner. That way Mark (and his helpers) can listen and wherever possible take on board any sensible suggestions and ideas.

If any other clubs want to be there next year, Mark would be delighted to hear from you.

At the risk of going off topic ..... on Sunday I was persuaded by commodore Alan at the 'A Team Boatyard' to have a large slice of cake. Blimey Debbs, it was yummie, yummie, yummie ...... I'll have two slices somewhere on the Thames or perhaps even more at Wicksteed !!!

Steve Dean

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #112 on:** April 15, 2013, 08:54:48 pm »

How this Andy? - (gallery recreated and uploaded)

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/shows2013/coalville/index.html

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #113 on:** April 15, 2013, 09:34:23 pm »

Quote from: hmsantrim on April 14, 2013, 07:54:04 pm

Hi martin.
while I do not wish to decry the model of the special ops schnellboot, modellers licence and all that but in real world it
would never have been able to carry the Flack 88 as at weighing in at 7,407kg or 7.29 ton it would have roller over and
sank.

Frank

Just did a bit of googling about 88mm flak guns and Kriegsmarine torpedoes, and their respective weights. Seems that four of the six versions of 88mm flak guns weighed 5000Kg when ready for action, as opposed to over 7000Kg when trundling up the road with a ton and a bit of trolley under each end and complete with all the fittings needed for a land based anti aircraft gun. The 4 torpedoes carried in a standard fit would have weighed in at 6000Kg. It is assumed that since the tubes were blanked off, torpedoes and launching/handling gear would have been stripped out. The resulting CoG would probably be the same, or near enough for plausibility.
While it would have been uncomfortable letting the thing off, it should be remembered that the boat was for use of special forces, so would act as slinky transport for insertion, then as a static monitor for heavy support. It would not be fired on the run. As such, those cunning, but efficient, Teutonics would probably have deployed their retractable bilge keels* to aid stability.
*extreme modelers license, I will have to ask Jim about that. He probably modeled them retracted.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #114 on:** April 15, 2013, 09:50:34 pm »

Nice bit of plausibility research Malcolm!

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #115 on:** April 15, 2013, 10:01:56 pm »

Jim might have to do a bit of measuring with the possibility of sawing a bit off the end of the barrel.
The trick with plausibility research is stopping before it becomes implausible, like wondering what they would have done with the weight saved by removing the third engine.......perhaps thats where the retractable bilge keel of myth. legend and downright lying lived?

ardarossan · « **Reply #116 on:** April 16, 2013, 08:31:00 am »

Quote from: Martin (Admin) on April 15, 2013, 08:54:48 pm

How this Andy? - (gallery recreated and uploaded)

Thanks Martin, I'm more than chuffed with what you've done, but what do you think of your handywork?

Andy

Comparison between image imprinted with 'original' watermark and modified '2013' version.

BrianB6 · « **Reply #117 on:** April 16, 2013, 08:36:13 am »

For those of us unable to get there (or any other UK show

) could we please have the names of Mayhem members appearing in the photos so we know what you look like.

Unless it contravenes privacy rules, of course.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #118 on:** April 16, 2013, 09:44:03 am »

What a good idea.

Ken

derekwarner · « **Reply #119 on:** April 16, 2013, 09:45:21 am »

Well ....I would second this request BrianB6

....but am not really sure that I want to know the name of this Mayhem member..............

........Derek

sorry........WEB site is playing up

inertia · « **Reply #120 on:** April 16, 2013, 10:28:24 am »

Quote from: BrianB6 on April 16, 2013, 08:36:13 am

For those of us unable to get there (or any other UK show ) could we please have the names of Mayhem members appearing in the photos so we know what you look like.
Unless it contravenes privacy rules, of course.

I only count seven members in Martin's photos, plus the bloke behind the lens. The fat, grey-haired old geezer holding the Sea Nymph model on the Component Shop/ACTion stand is me; the sylph-like creature lurking among the kits on A Model World's stand is Dave 'Stavros' Jones (aka Dad2B). Graham and Marie of the King Lear club are on Vintage Model Boat Co's stand, Bill (203) Warder is fishing for mermaids and there's a couple of other guys whose names escape me for the moment but whose faces are familiar. More were there but aren't in the photos.
DM

hopeitfloats · « **Reply #121 on:** April 16, 2013, 11:21:58 am »

on page 3 there is a photo of the models by design stand. is the gent behind the counter in the background the owner. i cant believe the luxury you guys have in the UK with the quantity and quality of model marine fittings you have on hand. i would think our whole country's model fittings combined wouldnt be as much as displayed in your one show.

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #122 on:** April 16, 2013, 12:00:56 pm »

That's Big Andy!

grasshopper · « **Reply #123 on:** April 16, 2013, 12:04:53 pm »

We have a thread that showed pictures.....

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2466.msg84856.html#msg84856

just needs a kick start....bit like me in the mornings!

Bill D203 · « **Reply #124 on:** April 16, 2013, 07:11:23 pm »

Quote from: Martin (Admin) on April 16, 2013, 12:00:56 pm

That's Big Andy!

It's PINK??? Why? Oh yes Andy I will be round for me 20% discount for getting your bits out of the pool for you SOON

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