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Originally posted by wlambing View PostThe sports car is looking sweet!!! 637s in 1:1 scale were fun to drive!!!!
Of all the r/c submarines I have driven, the STURGEON's (both 1/72 and 1/96) were the best behaved atop and under the water. Fast and snappy when called for; could almost maintain a circle chase against a like sized SKIPJACK -- in my world that speaks volumes.
More than just a better dressed out THRESHER! Yes, the STURGEON's were a bit slower, but so much better suited for a variety of cold-war tasks. The 637's were this nations go-to boats for sneaky-poo, hang-your-ass-out, crazy Intel ****. If there was a bad-guy submarine patrolling (in or out of Russian waters) you can bet there was a STURGEON sniffing its butt, rolling tape. Bastions be damned, those boats were in their house!
Periscope hull and running gear examinations, sound, and RF intercept a specialty (hence the big sail).
When operated by aggressive, smart Skipper's (true patriots who were not too worried about their long-term careers) driving those platforms we learned a lot about the Commie Russian capabilities and intentions.
Never served on one, but one of my favorites. I envy guys like Bill. What stories they could tell.
DavidResident Luddite
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Originally posted by trout View PostDavid, is this Type XXIII going to be run by you at SubFest?
If time permits, I'll get your 808-camera u/w case online so I can use that at the event as well.
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