Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: Arrow5 on May 26, 2012, 07:09:36 am

Title: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: Arrow5 on May 26, 2012, 07:09:36 am

Manned "Titanic" model built by Pat and Cecil Gates  in the 1970s as part of their "Frendship Fleet" has turned -up in New Orleans USA. Current owner has just completed a refurb and has been seen test sailing on nearby water.  Photo from local paper shows new owner Mark Koch.

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: derekwarner on May 26, 2012, 07:48:13 am

arrow5......only the Americans could build a model of Titanic.......without any means of propulsion  %% {-) O0  >>:-( ....Derek

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: Arrow5 on May 26, 2012, 08:14:26 am

It is powered Derek, just doesn't have scale shafts and props. There is a (typical Yank) big outboard in there somewhere. My 31ft Invincible does OK with a 5 hp outboard. What have you got in yours? %)

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: BailingBen on May 26, 2012, 08:57:26 am

does it sinkand come back up that would be cool

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: malcolmfrary on May 26, 2012, 10:28:40 am

Quote from: kraftykid on May 26, 2012, 08:57:26 am

does it sinkand come back up that would be cool

No, but it causes traffic jams  http://www.nola.com/traffic/index.ssf/2012/05/titanic_in_lake_pontchartrain.html

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: BailingBen on May 27, 2012, 11:57:05 pm

any one notice the bad grammar ...
"More than 1,500 dies when the real Titanic sank"
                         died 

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: Arrow5 on May 28, 2012, 07:14:08 am

 {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: baloo on May 28, 2012, 09:47:30 am

i`m surprised it is not powered by a 5.7 small block chevy !

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: essex2visuvesi on May 28, 2012, 10:10:34 am

Quote from: baloo on May 28, 2012, 09:47:30 am

i`m surprised it is not powered by a 5.7 small block chevy !

That always makes me laugh... 5.7 litre "Small" block

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: furball on May 29, 2012, 03:32:28 pm

Big block Chevys went from 5.7L to 7L !


Lance

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: Tug Fanatic on May 29, 2012, 04:25:00 pm

Big blocks went bigger than that. 454cu in was a standard engine size (about 7.5 litres) whilst some fleet buyers were offered 502cu in (about 8.25 litres) and eventually Chevrolet offered an aftermarket engine of 572cu ins (9.4 litres). Aftermarket suppliers went bigger still.

These were beautifully simple engines that could produce 600bhp without really trying too hard and the like of which we will never sadly see again.

Arrow5 - Is your carrier the one that was stationed outside the Great Yarmouth model show a few years ago? I can't believe that there are two! Do you get to use it?

Title: Re: Manned Titanic model resurfaces.
Post by: Arrow5 on May 29, 2012, 05:31:54 pm

Yes that is it, enjoyed Great Yarmouth shows and a sail up river to the mustard town, Norwich, where a r/c heli landed on deck for the TV cameras. Then a day on the broads again for another TV news crew.  Next time out is to the Falkirk Wheel 10th anniversary and a sail on the canals.