Nope. Product. When working for Caswell we sold complete systems: one torpedo launcher and three torpedoes. All that came to a screeching halt when Caswell sold his interest in that product like to Nautilus Drydocks.That's one hell of a box of warshots you got! Leftovers from when you were messing with working torpedo tubes?
Does Nautilus still sell them? or have most of the Sub Drivers given up on the system as too much extra maintenance for not enough fun?Nope. Product. When working for Caswell we sold complete systems: one torpedo launcher and three torpedoes. All that came to a screeching halt when Caswell sold his interest in that product like to Nautilus Drydocks.
No. Recently, Bob restructured the business end of Nautilus Drydocks. He's no longer selling product, just doing the occasional commissioned job. He's rejoined his old place-of-work, which is a full-time job. Bottom line: Bob continues to produce his videos and support of all those interested in learning about the hobby of r/c submarining but is pretty much out of the game as a point of sale.Does Nautilus still sell them? or have most of the Sub Drivers given up on the system as too much extra maintenance for not enough fun?
That's right, Scott. Just a dab of RTV adhesive to keep it in place so I can remove it should a screw removal be required. KISS.Is the screw cap just a friction fit, then?
In the real world I was stationed aboard the USS RECOVERY (ARS-43) for two four-year tours as a Diver. The RECOVERY was of the same class as the HOIST. That's why I was so enamored with the HOIST model and gave it more screen-time than the others.So, USS Hoist gets a free pass as a submarine rescue ship, all other skimmers are targets!
It is very cool, and I'm surprised anyone wouldIn the real world I was stationed aboard the USS RECOVERY (ARS-43) for two four-year tours as a Diver. The RECOVERY was of the same class as the HOIST. That's why I was so enamored with the HOIST model and gave it more screen-time than the others.
We salvage sailors tended to be a bit ... what's the word?... Oh, yeah. Fucked up!It is very cool, and I'm surprised anyone would build a kit of that...
The Navy, specifically our ship, the RECOVERY, was the lead ship on the salvage of two grounded floating drydock sections on the rocks around the Azor islands. The Dutch sent a salvage crew with their tugs and beaching gear to augment our efforts. We were all impressed with the quality of those guys and expertise shown when evaluating and setting the recovery gear. Pure professionals, all. Dutch salvors know their shit (just ask anyone in the Russian submarine community!)I grew up in IJmuiden, home port to Wijsmuller salvage & towing. Dutch wiki-entry: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_Wijsmuller
Whenever the company added a tug to its fleet, I rushed to the quayside to give it a good ogling.
When this one turned up in 1976 I was joined by hundreds of others ...
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... and we were crawling all over it because the owners had thought it nice to give the enthusiasts a proper look-see.
I had been an enthusiast for tugs before, I still am.
Wrong word used on my part. I'm surprised anyone produced a kit of a salvage ship!We salvage sailors tended to be a bit ... what's the word?... Oh, yeah. Fucked up!
The basic hull is available (was?) from Scale Shipyard, Lee Upshaw's outfit. GRP I believe.Wrong word used on my part. I'm surprised anyone produced a kit of a salvage ship!