You're farther down this road than you know, Rob. Keep swinging, pal. You're a methodical guy. You'll get there.
David
Groton Fun-Run 2019
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Originally posted by rwtdiverI am at the YouTube of the Groton Fun-Run 2019! The reason I am looking at all the fun- runs, I am trying to make my mind up about as to how most of you are operating your boats! Most of this YouTube was of your truly David M.
I do not see a lot of fully submerged boats! Sails under slightly, but a vent tube just above water! It seems to me this is the most popular form of running your boats! I am experimenting with the low pressure pump system using a vent tube, or going with the 70% liquid volume system without the vent to be able to dive deeper and not needing a vent above the water line!
Advice appreciated!
Rob
"Firemen can stand the heat"
Most guys are afraid to operate well below periscope depth. Not me. Demonstrating that these boats need not be married to the surface is this 1/96 SAS equipped SKIPJACK. And, yes, this boat is trimmed just a tad positively buoyant in submerged trim.
But never count on that slim margin... which goes away if you spring a leak or descend below the point where box compression reduces your displacement to the point of making the submarine negatively buoyant. Bad ju-ju!
This particular 1/96 SKIPJACK uses the less capable 'snort'. Same as the SAS but without the ability to pull ballast blow air from within the SD. With this one you have to first broach the sail before you can pull air in to blow the ballast tank dry.
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Good morning, all!
I'm still planning on making the trek up there. If the gods smile upon me, I'll be hauling that huge Type XXI with me for her debut, along with a few other boats if I get the time to get them seaworthy before I have to leave. It's a bit of a trip from FL to CT, but should be worth it!
I would like to start promoting the event through my video and social media blogs. Anyone got any video links or photos I can steal for this purpose? Is there an agenda, tech talks or other events scheduled I can promote?
Thanks!
Bob
Ray Mason and Joe Oliver once again organized a fun-run for local (and not so local) radio control submarine model enthusiasts. And, as before, the event was...
First run of the first assembled kit from the recently purchased Small World Models r/c submarine tooling. This (still in primer-gray) 1/96 BLUEBACK is seen ...
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Good morning, all!
I'm still planning on making the trek up there. If the gods smile upon me, I'll be hauling that huge Type XXI with me for her debut, along with a few other boats if I get the time to get them seaworthy before I have to leave. It's a bit of a trip from FL to CT, but should be worth it!
I would like to start promoting the event through my video and social media blogs. Anyone got any video links or photos I can steal for this purpose? Is there an agenda, tech talks or other events scheduled I can promote?
Thanks!
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You'll love the museum -- I'll give you the tour. Some of my work is on display there.
And this is where we operate, the Officers Lake (North Lake), way out there by the ammo bunkers and MK48 shop. A great venue!
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Be careful what you ask for! Seriously that is a kind offer. Thank you.
I do not know for sure what I will bring. First step is to get there.Leave a comment:
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You can bunk in with us, we'll be at the Motel-8 Friday through Sunday.We'll make room: Ellie and I get one bed, her sister the other, and you the tub or floor, you're call. Whatcha bringing?
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Suggestions for rooms? If I flew in what is the best airport to fly into? I need very affordable. Trying to work out the $.Leave a comment:
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The short answer was it (FN) is apparently NOT a show stopper!
In 2017 I had asked Joe this in the past on hopes of getting Rick on, below is the last portion of an email thread he never responded to:
What's in blue is the answer we need, what's in red is IMPORTANT!
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From: Ed Tordahl
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 11:16 AM
To: Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Trying to register
I guess my question is we provide:
full name, date of birth , place of birth and social security number, plus a Valid Diver License #.
What do they do about SSN?
I see someone like Rick has everything BUT a valid SSN.
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On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 12:45 PM, Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US) wrote:Sub-driver board?
Checked with the security folks. There shouldn't be a problem if they provide the required information. Should be simple.
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Tordahl
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:12 PM
To: Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US)
Subject: Re: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Trying to register
Yeah, we're becoming a hit on the Sub-Driver board.
Little to nothing on the SC board lol!
FWIW, I like it as it is. Fun run no competition.
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On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 12:07 PM, Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US) wrote:
I'd be happy to check with the security folks and find out. Haven't talked to Rick in years. There are other Canadians that I'd like to see again also.
Joe
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Tordahl
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 11:16 AM
To: Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US)
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Trying to register
Joe,
Now that I have your ear lol......
I thought I asked this earlier, but I want to make sure.
This is a question from last weeks run:
What's the deal regarding base access for foreign nationals during our fun runs?
Rick Teskey (Canadian) thinks it's a no. I thought Ray said it was possible.
What would they need if it is?
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On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 9:45 AM, Oliver, Joseph M CIV USAF (US) wrote:
Hi Ed,
What is the answer to the random question?Leave a comment:
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The Base used to let the Mackenzie Brothers in with their strange brew from The Great White North.
That included Rich Teskey.
I will pass this through Joe Oliver, who is in contact with the base. Take Off, Eh!Leave a comment:
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Rick,
Good point! I'm still working on my US citizenship, so I'm on my Canuck passport. I wonder if I'd be allowed in?Leave a comment:
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What are the chances that a Canadian could invade I mean visit the baseLeave a comment:
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