What sort of MTB is this?
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Sixpence
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Looks more like an American PT to me , but you may get a more accurate reply on the BMPT Forum
Sixpence
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Hi David
Superstructure looks a lot higher though , or is it my eyesight ? and the sweep off astern looks smooth on one but jerky on t'other
Superstructure looks a lot higher though , or is it my eyesight ? and the sweep off astern looks smooth on one but jerky on t'other
Gavi
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Would a bow shot help?
i know this seems childish, but I have just dragged out my remote webcam and I can see fun footage happening in the future. I wonder how well she will handle wake.
i know this seems childish, but I have just dragged out my remote webcam and I can see fun footage happening in the future. I wonder how well she will handle wake.
Sixpence
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Very nice looking boat but I think David and myself agree that it's the superstructure that makes the difference so can't really tell from the bow shot
There are more experts on the BMPT forum but if you're not already a member , do you want me to ask them ?
There are more experts on the BMPT forum but if you're not already a member , do you want me to ask them ?
Gavi
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Heavens! I had a look at the 523 photo from OldSalt and she does look familiar. Someone has gone to a lot of effort to build this boat (she is even water cooled) yet I have no provenance.
I won't have time to look her up on other forums, so help would be appreciated.
She may well be a romantic view of what an MTB might look like, and I would be happy even with knowing that.
I won't have time to look her up on other forums, so help would be appreciated.
She may well be a romantic view of what an MTB might look like, and I would be happy even with knowing that.
Sixpence
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You could well be right David
As usual I go all gooey over any type of MTB but trust you to throw in the action shot /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif she's a beauty isn't she ? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
As usual I go all gooey over any type of MTB but trust you to throw in the action shot /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif she's a beauty isn't she ? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Gavi
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Powered by water cooled electric 12V engine with RC. Twin rudder, single prop.
I have a bet on with a local involving him landing his RC helicopter on her...
I have a bet on with a local involving him landing his RC helicopter on her...
Sixpence
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Brendon , don't let a chopper anywhere near her , far too nice to run the risk of damage
Send a PM to remind me and I'll do it tomorrow night , busy day ahead so off to bed soon
Send a PM to remind me and I'll do it tomorrow night , busy day ahead so off to bed soon
ValleyForge
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Landing ? - get an r/c controlled pellet gun mounted ! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Nice boat - send us some pics when 'in action'
Nice boat - send us some pics when 'in action'
Gavi
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Brendon , don't let a chopper anywhere near her , far too nice to run the risk of damage
Send a PM to remind me and I'll do it tomorrow night , busy day ahead so off to bed soon
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Thank you for your help. I stumbled across this while searching this evening. A 1945 boat sold to the Danes, who then accidentally blew her up /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Brendon , don't let a chopper anywhere near her , far too nice to run the risk of damage
Send a PM to remind me and I'll do it tomorrow night , busy day ahead so off to bed soon
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Thank you for your help. I stumbled across this while searching this evening. A 1945 boat sold to the Danes, who then accidentally blew her up /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Sixpence
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I think that's what this lot will eventually say too http://www.bmpt.org.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=466&PN=1
Sequoiah1
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Sorry guys but if you look at the chines they are very different, the hull on the model looks more of a US type of chine hull but agree with the similarities above deck.