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Title: Plans for H.M.A.F.V. Sterling. Mk 3 RTTL
Post by: chipmonk on June 15, 2013, 11:22:40 am

Hi I am trying to locate plans or drawings for this class of RAF launch. I think it is a Mk 3 rescue target towing launch. I am willing to pay for copies or even a small scale photo of the plans. In particular the plan view. In other words HELP!.

Cheers Chris Monk.

Title: Re: Plans for H.M.A.F.V. Sterling. Mk 3 RTTL
Post by: Mr Andy on January 07, 2015, 05:30:25 pm

Models by Design do plans for this lovely boat. HMAFV Sterling 4001.

Title: Re: Plans for H.M.A.F.V. Sterling. Mk 3 RTTL
Post by: chipmonk on January 07, 2015, 06:24:42 pm

Yes that's where I got mine and very nice they are to. :-)
Cheers Chris.

Title: Re: Plans for H.M.A.F.V. Sterling. Mk 3 RTTL
Post by: Mr Andy on January 12, 2015, 12:18:31 pm

I'm considering another hull, a pair on the water together would be fantastic.  ok2

Title: Re: Plans for H.M.A.F.V. Sterling. Mk 3 RTTL
Post by: mudway on January 12, 2015, 10:06:02 pm

Christian does them in 1/72 I believe.

Title: Re: Plans for H.M.A.F.V. Sterling. Mk 3 RTTL
Post by: MTB Hulls on January 13, 2015, 12:39:50 pm

Yep;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/25721684@N00/8713674148/in/set-72157632269542118/lightbox/
itching to do this in 1/24th

Title: Re: Plans for H.M.A.F.V. Sterling. Mk 3 RTTL
Post by: Shipmate60 on January 13, 2015, 08:24:13 pm

These are superb hulls but are semi-displacement and as such should be ballasted to keep the bow down to get the full effect and speed.
I used to look after these craft for MoD and oversaw refits of almost all of this class.
The Spitfire being a real oddball.


Bob

Title: Re: Plans for H.M.A.F.V. Sterling. Mk 3 RTTL
Post by: Mr Andy on January 13, 2015, 11:57:20 pm

Reading about the Spitfire I'm surprised she was taken on.  :D I run a model as the Halifax, based in Holyhead and I was lucky to go out with her twice on dingy sea drill's. I use a pair of Graupner 700's and she does not need ballast. as she has one 12v 7amp battery.