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So the main difference between launching electric torps and gas torpedoes on the launcher design I’ve been messing around with is switching out...

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I like the concept that you have proposed. If there was a strong magnet in the nose cone of the torpedo, then you may only need to have a strip of steel...

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That is a neat photo of the CSS David. I’ve never seen that before. Not sure if anyone has built a steam powered model of that torpedo boat but...

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Thanks guys for your thoughtful replies and wisdom. I am grateful and humbled....

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Well god d@&$ if David did not say it best. I was Fortunate enough to serve on the USS Pampanito as a restoration hand.Rebuilt many things including...

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Wow. Well I’m both flattered and embarrassed.

Thank you guys. You’re an interesting bunch of talented misfits.

I...

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This will be my last post. Leaving this forum. Thank you David for your hospitality and helpful wisdom, you’re awesome! Bob gato thank you for...

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Thanks George anytime

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I mentioned this last night in Bob’s thread “yesterday’s work”, This launcher is capable of launching both the electric torpedoes...

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George,

This demonstration was using one of the Lee company solenoids. I was triggering it with a 3.7v LiPo. The part number is LHDA0521211H....

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Couple quick videos demonstrating the starboard side lower tube in operation. First video is just showing the mechanism functioning with an air supply...

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The obligatory Progress update of the day...

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Not sure if you’ve been following my posts in the torpedo section. I wasn’t gonna let this cat out of the bag until much later but the reason...

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I could see that. Good point....

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Yup can’t argue with any of that! All great points indeed!...

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What have you got in mind for adding torpedoes and launchers to that type VIIC...

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The starboard side launch tube assembly. Tested and works great. Will get some video as soon as I get the solenoid valves and electronic...

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Makes sense now. I wasn’t considering the SD. Was just thinking of the motion. Bevel gear arrangement would do the trick....

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Confused. A standard servo is already a rotary motion. It becomes a linear movement when a arm and linkage is attached to it right?...

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Thank you RedBoat219

The general concept of the design could be scaled up to 1/35.

Scaling it down to 1/72 would probably not...