I think the only possible downside on one prop/two rudders is that neither rudder will be directly in the propwash for low speed control.

But..I have three battleships with the same problem (two props and one rudder in this case) and its not tooo much of a problem, however i have made the rudder extra long to impinge on propwash at full deflection. may be a bit difficult with yours..or just make the rudders a bit oversize..?

Ashley.

An interesting subject . If it is any help Model Boats featured a two part detailed photo file on the USCG Bertholf September -October 2009.

Dave Wooley

Hello Gary Back copies can be sourced through My Hobby Store .

Dave Wooley

Gary, You appear to be getting the hang of this scratch building lark.

Always remember it is the overall look you are aiming for. I suggest that the minutae can be "accomodating" for operational and time restraints, and no one will notice. Viz the rear ramp….the other thing to think of is access for future maintenance or damage..no good having stuff buried in the ship you cant get at , and rudders can take a bit of a knock.

Ashley

Gary..stuck it in the water yet?? you decided on a one shaft arrangement eventually then?

Unless its a special, almost the last thing I do is take boats out for a run half finished, other than the usual bath test early on. Seeing it on the water and working just makes me think of the NEXT one, so I resist the temptation until the bitter end.

Ashley

I my experience, it is very difficult to get a nice sharp image from a template and spray, especially on a smaller scale. It would be fiddly anyway to make the template.

It the hull is white, and you dont want to splash the cash, then you MAY get away with simply printing the appropriate lettering on white paper, trimming tightly and pasting this on the side, and varnishing the whole hull afterwards, so that the paper has the same gloss as the rest of the paint.

I dont know how much this "DIY" transfer paper is to buy? you just print your logo`s on to the stuff and cut it out and use it like a waterslide transfer (so I have read!!)

OR just use (Black?) sticky letters, easily available in print shops, or art shops, or even larger newsagents. Not expensive, couple of packs should do you for the duplicate letters.. not too large the letters are they?

Ashley

Hi Gary

I also used home made transfers on a model. I used a clear waterslide material from Craftycomputerpaper, at about £1.60 an A4 sheet not too expensive the 'paper' was printed on a inkjet printer the transfer cut out (not too carefully) then sprayed with a clear acrylic spray (couple of coats) when dry the paper was laid face up in a saucer of water until soaked (30 sec to 1 min) then the clear backed decal was slid off the backing into place on the model. when dried in place the whole thing was coated with clear varnish with no notisable bumps or ridges. 2years on the decal is still in place . Theonly problem I found is I can't print white on the transfer (no white ink)

Cheers Tom