Launching Torpedeos

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  • tabledancer
    Junior Member
    • Feb 2005
    • 573
    #1

    Launching Torpedeos

    Last nite while working on my new boat I became inspired .Has anybody tried to fabricate a system to shoot torpedeos for the ROG 1/72 boat yet.Maybe it would be a stretch,because of space requirements,but I WAS JUST THINKING," could be dangerous"
    T.D.
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    • boatbuilder1
      Junior Member
      • Mar 2003
      • 386
      #2
      dangerous?
      well if you think about

      dangerous?
      well if you think about it yes but then again what in life isn't dangerous

      search the boards and you should get your answer

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        • Stephen Vick
          Junior Member
          • Mar 2005
          • 64
          #3
          Hi,

          I built a ROG type

          Hi,

          I built a ROG type VII using the Small World Models wtc, and I found that there was plenty of space in the bow for at least 2 tubes. I think it should be easy enough to do. I build my Torps so that the nozzle fits into an O ring at the breech end of the tube.The nozzle is simply a small brass tube which extends halfway into the torp body to restrict flow. The O ring connects to a tire valve through which I can fill the torp with propel. A simple lever in the breech (actuated by servo) pops the torp off the O ring and off it goes. I do this with 1/32 and 1/48 scale torps, I see no reason why it wouldn't work with 1/72 scale. Dave merriman uses the same torp design in 1/96 scale and uses air pressure to launch. He has made every tube in an Akula and I beleive a 1/96 Skipjack work in this way. I say give it a try, I would but I gave that boat away.
          Good luck,
          Steve

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            • tabledancer
              Junior Member
              • Feb 2005
              • 573
              #4
              sounds reasonable to me,do you

              sounds reasonable to me,do you have any pictures that you could post.
              TD

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                • Stephen Vick
                  Junior Member
                  • Mar 2005
                  • 64
                  #5
                  I never built tubes into

                  I never built tubes into that boat, but the space is there aplenty. I could send pictures of the install in one of my larger boats but they are far larger (even though the concept is the same). Anyway I am at sea and cant send any pic's.
                  Look up some of the old articles by David Merriman for a workable torpedo design in that scale.
                  Take Care,
                  Steve

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                    • tabledancer
                      Junior Member
                      • Feb 2005
                      • 573
                      #6
                      Thankyou for the info,maybe this

                      Thankyou for the info,maybe this afternoon if I get some time I`ll check it out
                      Be Safe Out There,
                      TD

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