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Mikeg8
Newbie Joined: 08 July 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 16 |
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Posted: 02 March 2006 at 5:23pm |
I have recently completed a 1/24th model of MTB 778, a Fairmile Type D, circa 1944. I have little information regarding the real vessel: service history, actions etc. as well as fate. Can anyone help? Mike |
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Mikeg8
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Here is a pic of the model... She has an LOA of 58" and a beam of 11", 4 motors and shafts operated as 2 pairs and I recently fitted a sound module featuring a digitised recording of the real Packard 2500 V12's. Mike |
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Pioneer
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Hello Mike, Re fate of MTB 778 According to the 'Bible's' (Allied Coastal Forces of WW2 - Vol 1) - MTB 778 was completed in Nov 1944 (Dorset Yacht Co . Poole) - became 'attached' to the Sea Cadet Corp (Purfleet) in 1946 and was finally sold on 25 7 '55. Source: Allied Coastal Forces WW2 - Al Ross, J Lambert. |
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Christian
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Hi Mike Finished mine now too.Earlier version than yours,same construction,only 2 motors though.More pics on www button below. Regards,Christian |
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Mikeg8
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Hi Christian Had a quick look at the D and the other models via the WWW button: fantastic work. Love the D especially. Interesting to see an early model without the scallops: looks great, well done. Mike |
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Christian
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Thanks Mike-I see Deans Marine are going to introduce an early D this year,I don't know the price yet though.Am now doing a Fairmile A from scratch to complete the set.
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