BRUTUS MK 11

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Need some decoy launchers Bob, the little collections of tubes they have to launch flares and jamming devices.

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Many thanks chaps

Working on the bits and pieces at the moment

There a lots of interesting weapons and things to invent with a few blocks of wood and ali tubes etc

I`ve just got to be aware of the small scale now

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hi Ashley and Paul

Work in progress on the Tower of Babel etc

Your ideas are welcome…….But keep them simple

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

JThe mock-up looks a bit too much like a funnel to me.

I would take my inspiration from the Type 45 destroyer main tower. Simple but tall, with a nice golf ball aerial on top.(which rotates)

Ashley

Edited By ashley needham on 10/09/2020 22:08:00

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Bob ,

She is looking rather like one of the latest super yachts !! Less bits added make he look more stealthy ??

Regards Ray

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

An overall Matt black, or charcoal grey would make it look very menacing….

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks chaps for your technical advice

The so called chimney happens to be the main conning tower, as depicted on the heading photograph

And was a real swine to construct!

But that is designers intention…….To confuse the enemy and the builder

Thanks Paul

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

How`s for a chimney?

Just chopped the ball from last night`s tin `o Guinness!

I like it, should look the biz when painted

Interesting work, creating the bits and pieces

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Just a work in progress photo

She will begin to look more like the part when Port holes and more fittings are added

The Ship is really ready for a test floatation with motors now…..Down those Alpine looking stairs and Into the bath!

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

The Float Test…

But firstly, we need to get Brutus 2 down those stairs!

Not a problem, the sledge idea worked well

Even the missus was impressed

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Ground Zero….Why all this fuss? You may ask……Getting on a bit these days and need to be extra careful

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Float Test

Not a leak in sight…..What a nice surprise?

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Motors running test

I was pleasantly surprised to see Brutus 2 dash about under power.

Got a bit swamped doing a reverse up the slope of the bath

But no harm done

I have had to split the postings as shown, because the PC was playing up or me being gormless, I suspect the latter

Bob

[Ray Wood 3Participant @raywood3]

Hi Bob,

Well done on the test 😀👍 you can't really make a much bigger boat !!

Regards Ray

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Many thanks Ray

We had a really fun time , getting up n down the stairs, without having to struggle

All the best

Bob

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

I see Christmas has come early Bob.

Colin

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Well spotted Colin, but you are supposed to be looking at the Sledge idea

A strange chap in a red coat and white whiskers has already commented and likes the sledge idea, for getting up and down the roof tiles

 

Bob

 

Edited By Bob Abell on 16/09/2020 19:27:21

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Ho Ho Ho!

You need a Stannna stairlift Bob. That would get the boat up and down easily!

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

A voice in the wilderness at last

Thank you, Ashley, for looking in

A sensible suggestion, but not ready for a stairlift at the moment

My sledge idea has done the trick admirably

As a matter of fact, I`ve got all my heavy stuff upstairs using the sledge method

Especially the Myford Lathe

I used a 15 ft length plank as a slideway and was very rewarding exercise

Keep safe my mate

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Here`s a novel feature

Twin Rocket launchers mounted on the Rudder Stubs!

So they rotate with the rudders……..Very novel and worth a look when on the pond?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Captain Bob

Instead of having those single tubes try fitting multiple rocket packs.

Easy to build and very aggressive.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks Paul

I'm sure to find a spot for a multi Thommy gun somewhere

In the meantime. How are you lately?

Its slow progress at the moment, but there's no rush

Look after yourself my mate

Bob

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Agree with Paul here. A multi-tube launcher would look more fitting than just four simple tubes. Or even four tubes stuck together like the quad Harpoon launcher.

Like the idea of them turning.

Paul. Are those pictures of your latest drone??

Ashley

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you Ashley

I have to agree with you and Mr T on that

Just had another look at Brutus again and realised that the Rudder Servo can also be harnessed

Will create something more suitAbell

Get your suggestions in sharpish, before I dive in

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Bob

Have a look at Phalanx CIWS on google, I'm ok but have a trapped ulnar nerve in my left elbow so my left hand isn't working properly so model building is postponed until it sorts itself out. but I'm not complaining as a lot of people are far worse off and one in particular would trade his condition for mine in a heartbeat.

Hi Ashley

They are attachments for my car to help with inner-city parking.

Paul

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