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[brianc]

Hi guys.
I`ve got the chance of aquiring a Sheerline Ohio class  submarine, the only problem is, I`m a rank amature when it comes to submarines
Do you think this would be a suitable project for a beginner?
The sub is ready built and apparently running, but I  don`t know this for certain.
Any advice would be most grateful.

[Mankster]

Its hard to get much simpler than one of the Sheerline nuke boats. If you say its nearly running than your pretty much already there. You may have to do a bit of trimming with lead, but that goes for just about any sub you buy. They work pretty well, as do all Sheerline boats.

[ajg141]

A big boat but being Sheerline extremely reliable. You can't really go wrong with any of Chris's models - and he's always very helpful if you do run into problems. I've had a Trafalgar for years and it never fails me unless I do something stupid. As Mankster says it may require some trimming to run at it's best and I also use an automatic leveller. If you do goa ahead you won't be disappointed. Just remember to bring it to the Edinburgh SubDay in 2012 - we didn't have an Ohio this year.

Andrew

[brianc]

Thanks guy`s,
 I`ve  heard that Sheerline boats are superb, but being a complete plank as far as subs are concerned, I did`nt know if I was trying to run before I could crawl.
I think I`m going to go with it, I already know there are some very experienced modellers on here who are free with very good advice if I get stuck (which, knowing me, I will )
I`ll be glad to bring it along to the 2012 sub day, I could`nt make this years show due to an important committee meeting at Glasgow Richmond last weekend...sorry!

Thanks very much for your input guy`s, it`s very much appreciated.

[Klunk]

Neo, you are right. You are a plank! But one of the best planks aRound. I take it this sub will be crewed by an  all hagis crew! Good luck in new venture, I am starting down the same root. See you at mayhem next year, with some mead in tow, and a fried slice!

[brianc]

Mmmmm, Mead and fried slice......all in the one glass!....... Deeelishus

Thanks mate, I`m quite looking forward to it and if everything goes well I`ll bring it to the mayhem bash next year