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Wanted to see if there was anyone out there..or anyone that folks know of, that could build a torpedo system for me for my U-47?
Thanks beforehand.
Thanks beforehand.
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Check with Frank Ricucci -
Check with Frank Ricucci - he used to sell (maybe still does) a beautiful torpedo system for several scale boats. -
Thank you...do you have any
Thank you...do you have any contact info on him?
Check with Frank Ricucci - he used to sell (maybe still does) a beautiful torpedo system for several scale boats.Comment
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Frank lives in New Jersey
Frank lives in New Jersey and is in the SubCommittee membership roster that came with the March SCR.
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Here is a link to
Here is a link to his website that appears to still work.
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Great help. I already sent
Great help. I already sent him an email. Thanks.Comment
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I tried to contact him,
I tried to contact him, but he is non-responsive..perhaps he is out, or no longer does that.
Here is a link to his website that appears to still work.
http://www.modelbrass.com/torpedoes/torpedoes.htmComment
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Frank Ricucci is always with us but you will have to wait for him. By the way yours U-47 is 1/96?? If Yes I think that Franks system is for 1/48 and bigger.Comment
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He does list 1/96 as
He does list 1/96 as a scale he makes.Comment
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My Robbe U-Boat is 1:40th
My Robbe U-Boat is 1:40th scale I believe. Frank did respond. He has not been building the torpedo system for while, but is considering doing it again.Comment
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I was not successful with
I was not successful with Frank. I believe he is in the process of retirement.
Any other ideas as to who could build such a system? This would be a paid project for someone that could really accomplish this. I personally don't feel comfortable in attempting that.
[quote]My Robbe U-Boat is 1]Comment
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You might give Dave Merriman
You might give Dave Merriman a call. He's built a number of systems for smaller scale boats including 1/96 scale I believe. Dave's bussines is built on building boats and other items for others. I bet you could talk him into building one for you for the right amount of cash. Check the vendors page for his e-mail address. Best Wishes Mike DoryComment
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Great!! I will certainly contact
Great!! I will certainly contact him!
You might give Dave Merriman a call. He's built a number of systems for smaller scale boats including 1/96 scale I believe. Dave's bussines is built on building boats and other items for others. I bet you could talk him into building one for you for the right amount of cash. Check the vendors page for his e-mail address. Best Wishes Mike DoryComment
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Dave Merriman said he will
Dave Merriman said he will not build torpedo systems due to liabilty issues. Frank is nearing retirement and will not do it.
Gentlemen, as far as torpedo systems for model subs go, we are on our own to build them.Comment
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Hey Guys!
Frank And Other Great
Hey Guys!
Frank And Other Great " Thinker-Builders" (Merriman, Etc.)Have Done You, Me And Others One Great Big Service...........They Posted Their Pictures!
If You Are The "Engineering Type", Give It A Shot....You're Not That Helpless! If You Can Build Your Boat.......You Can Make What Frank Has Shown.
1. Save The Shots, As Posted....I Don't Think Frank Will Mind The "Look See" And Use Of The Photos................(But Please.......Do This (Build) For Yourself....Only!
2. Carefully Examine The Photos.....Blow Them Up If You Must, To "See How It's Done".
3. Build It As It Looks!!!......Don't Get Too "Creative"........And Fine Tune The Final Assembly For "Your Application"
4. Then Give Thanks To Frank!!!!!! Write To Him, Say Thank You! Capice!
5. Don't Put Your Damn Eyes Out Kids!
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