Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

[bigdave]

First time in the water.
She really moves out.
This is my new prototype RCABS 2.5 cylinder. BD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLRRSiZf ... rofilepage

[bigdave]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

BTW- Here is a photo of the prototype.

[greg w]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

hey BD what hull is that? she sure is fast. Greg

[bigdave]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

Sorry for posting the photo and clicking the wrong button in post image.
Be careful of that guys.
DonO just told me he almost did it to!
Don't hit adult content by mistake!! BD.

[bigdave]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

Greg,
That is a Scale Shipyard hull with RSW detail parts.
It is a low power motor too.
The shape of that Alfa hull is very sleek! BD.

[greg w]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

ok question #2 what is the big a** hull in the background. it doesn't look like a sub? Greg

[JWLaRue]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

....the big white thing in the upper left?

Looks like a tug boat hull.

Did I get it right, BD?

-Jeff

[bigdave]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

Nope!!! AAAATTTTTT!!!!!!
It is an open launch style live steam boat.
Live steam is my second passion.

Here is the second installment in my Alfa tail.
I am getting closer with the trim but this time she was a bit bow heavy.
This little Alfa hull runs sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It handles BEE-U-TIFF-LEE!!! BD.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz19OAch ... detailpage

[bigdave]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

Jeff,
Here is a photo of the steam engine.
It is a Graham VR1A which was a kit.
I scratch built the boiler and fittings.
I have also put a photo of someone elses boat that is done. BD.

[JWLaRue]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

Very nice....I like steam launches!

-Jeff

[wlambing]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

Steamed lunches are nice, too!!

B^)

[u-33]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

My attempt at a live steam launch...a much modified Krick 'Victoria'.




Regards,



Rich

[thor]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

BD,

Can we fit that neat little system of yours in Erich's 1/72nd Beluga?....I have one of those hulls sitting on my desk. It needs attention!

Matt

[bigdave]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

Hi Matt,
I would say without any problem.
The new design is working out good so far. BD.

[Rogue Sub]

Re: Don3 1/96 Alfa test #1

I was just talking about that hull today with mr tesky. Lets see it matt