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snowwolflair

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Under New Management - Sirmar
« on: May 25, 2011, 11:50:39 am »
In the middle of a storm on Monday night I picked up my latest hull from Barry, who is now running Sirmar and working up to its re-launch.  I will let Barry give you the details in his own time but look out for the new website in about a month. 

Anyway the exchange took place on Warrington Bank Quay station and the hull then travelled in some style on a Virgin Voyager to London.

Good luck to the new business.



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pugwash

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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2011, 12:18:21 pm »
David,  I'm surprised they let you on the train with something that sized.

Can only wish Barry the best of luck in re-starting Sirmar.

Geoff
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The long Build

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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2011, 12:19:57 pm »
Quote from: snowwolflair on May 25, 2011, 11:50:39 am
In the middle of a storm on Monday night I picked up my latest hull from Barry, who is now running Sirmar and working up to its re-launch.  I will let Barry give you the details in his own time but look out for the new website in about a month.  

Anyway the exchange took place on Warrington Bank Quay station and the hull then travelled in some style on a Virgin Voyager to London.

Good luck to the new business.



This photo confirms I am completely nuts!
Yes it does... That explains all the Police around the Station the other day !! :}
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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2011, 12:26:36 pm »
Photo appears as a blank square on my PC. {:-{
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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2011, 12:31:49 pm »
Quote from: DickyD on May 25, 2011, 12:26:36 pm
Photo appears as a blank square on my PC. {:-{

Just Imagine a,  7- 8ft carrier Hull , Bow on the chair across the table with the stern on the head rest of the next chair, How he got away with that is amazing , but train did look empty..
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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2011, 01:26:02 pm »
Very interesting!!!! Which carrier is that then...............and how much??????
Carl
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snowwolflair

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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2011, 01:30:33 pm »
Its HMS Hermes which I am going to build as of 1959 with Sea Vixens and Scimitars.

Not sure of what the price will be when its generally available again.  there should be an announcement soon.
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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2011, 01:45:29 pm »
Nice!!! :-))
Is that with the angled deck or 'Falklands' style for Harriers?

Sorry for all the questions - I have a feeling my dad my be interested in one of these....
Carl
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snowwolflair

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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2011, 01:50:11 pm »
The hull is made for a Falklands version, however the angled deck version wont be hard to convert.  I have already got the aircraft sorted out (see thread on ModelwarshipUK) and the Sea Vixens are already cast along with the Scimitars.  Gannets Mk3 next and then Whirlwinds.
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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2011, 02:00:53 pm »
I am fairly sure the only difference between the 'big jet' and 'jump jet' versions of hermes (as far as a hull mold is concerned anyway) would be a 12 degree ramp on the bows.
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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2011, 02:19:29 pm »
Have a look at Rex's Hermes thread on ModelwarshipsUK forum!



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snowwolflair

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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2011, 02:46:02 pm »
I know the build well, he has made a really good model.

As far as difference the angled deck was partially cut away near where the fast jet landing system was located to allow a landing craft to be stowed.  There are going to be a few changes but additions not cuts from what I can see.

the hull is really well made with a thickness of over 5mm fiberglass so its tough and rigid.  I will have to decide whether to cut into two. or build as a single unit.  My preference is single unit.
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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2011, 03:49:46 pm »
What motors will you use on it?
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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2011, 03:51:29 pm »
Hectoperms * 2 un-geared  :-))
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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2011, 04:21:56 pm »
Come on David you have been home over 24 hrs where is the first build post.

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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2011, 07:19:14 pm »
I've got some photos of Hermes c/w Vixens, Gannets etc that I took during a RAS with her off S.Africa in late 60s/early 70s. Intersted? BY.
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snowwolflair

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Re: Under New Management - Sirmar
« Reply #16 on: May 25, 2011, 07:31:57 pm »
Any photos would be greatly appreciated
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