JustinScott
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 | | 25 Jun 2009 02:32 AM | | ehh... he didn't post 'this topic is over' so... I guess we should just continue talking about cars!  I have an '81, '96, & '99 vette myself. The 96 looks the best, the 99 drives the best, and the 81 is just a hole in the earth where I pour my money. | | Cheers,
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Iceman
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| | 25 Jun 2009 09:26 AM | | THREE!!!!! wow I just turned 3 shades of green with envy. I always said if I had to have one it would be a 59. There is no way I am going to afford that and make Nats this year so I am safe. I also am amazed how much model boat technology carries over to real life. I scotch-coated my wife's horn wires that were in her wheel well so they wouldn't corrode! I also fixed a ripped speaker with silkspan and goop! | | Rob A.
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Knight4hire
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| | 25 Jun 2009 09:37 AM | | Boy, Sounds like what I was doing with my Chargers. I had a '73 SE and a '74 SE. Turned down the chance to buy a '75. (It just did NOT look like a charger!)
I was out looking for a '71 and '72 when I made the mistake of getting married.
That ended my car collecting. | | | I am from the Government, and I am here to help.
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El Jefe
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| | 26 Jun 2009 12:00 AM | | Ha, always blaming the wife... | | | |
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Knight4hire
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| | 26 Jun 2009 08:48 AM | | That wife WAS a VERY BIG mistake.
Current wife is a different story. Current wife supports me in my hobbies! The first wife was against any hobby I had. If only I could have met and married the second wife first.
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Knight4hire
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| | 26 Jun 2009 10:01 AM | | Getting back to topic:
Have you looked at the Digital Navy or the Steal Navy web sites?
I believe that they have plans for the USS Arizona. | | | I am from the Government, and I am here to help.
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Iceman
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| | 26 Jun 2009 11:59 AM | | I would actually like to build a "unbulged" arizona. 6 casements down the side could make it a real contender against WW1 axis. If those plans are spotted, please let me know. I can't use the modern plans because I have to take 1-1/4 out of the beam. | | Rob A.
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Anachronus
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| | 26 Jun 2009 01:34 PM | | I have seen "as built" plans for the Pennsylvania some were. Floating Drydock maybe? | | | Vive la France! | |
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Iceman
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| | 26 Jun 2009 07:58 PM | | I'll check there...when I have money If anybody has money floating around... Please let me know, I can't find any | | Rob A.
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Knight4hire
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| | 02 Jul 2009 02:29 PM | | I have been looking at a number of photos of BB-39.
I could not see where the torpedo tubes are located???? | | | I am from the Government, and I am here to help.
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Anachronus
Rear Admiral (RADM)
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| | 02 Jul 2009 04:02 PM | | IIRC underwater tubes as built non after the refit. I don't have plans handy but on the Florida's the tubes were a bit forward of the first turret. | | | Vive la France! | |
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Gardengnome
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Anachronus
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| | 03 Jul 2009 11:33 AM | | Aft to port, foreward to starboard. Interesting lay out but I guess it would reduce flooding. | | | Vive la France! | |
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Knight4hire
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| | 04 Jul 2009 06:45 AM | | Now then, how to install that in our scale....
But then, is it worth it for just one shot? | | | I am from the Government, and I am here to help.
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Gardengnome
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| | 06 Jul 2009 05:56 AM | | Posted By Anachronus on 03 Jul 2009 11:33 AM
Aft to port, foreward to starboard. Interesting lay out but I guess it would reduce flooding. I thought the typical set up for them were 2 aft torpedos one to port on to starboard, 2 foreward one port one starboard. Is it worth it for one shot? Well I would think if you can perfect the ability to prevent leaks from the tubes then maybe. But I would think it is too much of a pain. If your big gun your not gaining much considering you have 14" cannons to play with as well. | | | |
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Anachronus
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| | 06 Jul 2009 11:27 AM | | All the sources I have seen say she just had 2 tubes. The photos you posted show one per side.
Is it worth it? You have a one shot surprise sting. Game winner? Probably not. | | | Vive la France! | |
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