Moonraker

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Very nice model, Dave

 

Well done……….Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

[Southern SailorParticipant @southernsailor76583]

Dave,

I agree, a very nice model and looks like an interesting project, particularly the power plants which I believe are water jets. Does the model have a good top speed?  ie are the jets worth the cost?

Brian

 

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Dave

 

We would like to see a few action shots, please!

 

When the ice clears of course!

 

Bob

[Dave nichollsParticipant @davenicholls]

Bob

 

Scale of moonraker is 1:25, Length 1470mm, Beam 284mm, approx weight 8.5 Kg.

Its the worlds fastest Mega-Yacht, sea trials near Norway recorded speeds up to 124Km/h.

Motors fitted to yacht produce 11560 hp, center motor is a gas turbine with 4600hp.

It cost 15million DM in 1992 built in Norway.

I have fitted 3 Graupner 700bb turbo neodyne motors to make it move.

The cost to me at present is around £1000.00, which includes F14 navy hand set.

Having retired very recently i am converting my garage into a workshop with heating so i have more room for this fascinating hobby.

At present looking at Virgin Atlantic Challenger, looks very fast & very smart.

Regard.

Dave

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

The Virgin Atlantic challenger is an awesome thing. Having seen one on our pond charge around at a fair lick (water jets and all) I was minded for something largish and so bought the Fantome..mainly because its a tad cheaper, ok a LOT cheaper.

 

You cant beat a large boat for looking good when going fast on the water..its a bit more realistic in its behaviour than a light RtR go-fast, or similar .

 

Ashley

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