Looks a very impressive model. And at 52" length, its quite a size!
Does anyone have an idea how much a fully built model of this Tamar would weigh? There's no indication on Speedline's site of the total weight but MSW's 1\16th version is said to be 7.5Kg or approx 18lbs.. Given the Speedline model has 5 grp moulding and uses perspex for the superstructure instead of plasticard (although I think I read somewhere on Adrian's site there is now some plasticard used), is it wise to assume this would add considerably to the weight?
Also, in view of the size, I'd expect it would not be a model you could just lift singlehandedly into the water without back strain! Any ideas for launching such a beast? I love large scale and this deffo one model I'd be looking to build after the MSW Envoy tug currently on the stocks!
Finally, what power source and motors would be suitable? I found the YouTube vid that shows the test model running and it was sure fast (the youtube link on Adrian's site didnt work). Looks like an ideal model for lipo cells although Would any 'quality' brushless of suitable size be ok?
Cheers.