HMAFV SEAL
Thanks all for the kind words and for the pictures. Most of those are ones I had not seen before, fortunately they do not suggest my modellers license was incorrect!
There are a couple of shots of the RTTL Mk4, a steel hulled RAF Hi speed launch that is not well described anywhere. Interesting.
My current project is another RAF launch, # 2762, originally built with an aluminium skinned hull; eventually reskinned in wood. She was capable of over 50 knots with the alloy skin as it was lighter.
As she follows closely the Brave Borderer build, have decided to only blog the areas of significant difference. Early days.
There are a couple of shots of the RTTL Mk4, a steel hulled RAF Hi speed launch that is not well described anywhere. Interesting.
My current project is another RAF launch, # 2762, originally built with an aluminium skinned hull; eventually reskinned in wood. She was capable of over 50 knots with the alloy skin as it was lighter.
As she follows closely the Brave Borderer build, have decided to only blog the areas of significant difference. Early days.
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Have a shufti here for the RTTL Mk 3.
http://www.rafboats.co.uk/rttl3.html
Here the prototype
http://www.rafboats.co.uk/rttl3p.html
2762! Ah ha! The prototype Mk2 designated hull number 2762E. 'Experimental'.
You seem to have done your usual meticulous research Rowen👍
but for the delight and edification of our other members I've attached some info and pics.
So they know what you're up to 😉
BTW:
"The boat ran into troubles very soon, as even before it was launched, it was realised that the number 2762 clashed with a German D-boat in RAF service. Consequently, after acceptance trials, the number was changed to 2772E."
Are you going to use the trials number or the service number?
Cheers, Doug 😎
http://www.rafboats.co.uk/rttl2e.html
The "significant differences" from a modelling perspective are really in the drivetrain. The Brave had 3 screws, the RTTL 2.
This opened up a whole new chapter in my learning experience of brushless motors. Will summarize once satisfied with the layout.
2762E became the choice as my hull is GF.
The usual wood RTTL had a series of narrow strips forming the skin. Close up pictures show the ridges between the strips, whereas the aluminium would have been smooth.
GF would more accurately reflect this smoother surface.
The number history (2762E - 2772) is entertaining and unique too!