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An also-ran in the Maritime Competition from MSea

Started by MSea, July 09, 2015, 07:56:45 PM

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zak

Grumpy by name and nature

MSea

Are you taking the mick because my chain is larger than Haddocks ??????
MSea

MSea

Well it seems strange that a battleship of the era should have 2 torpedo boats onboard - but with the short range and poor sea keeping of the torpedo boats its seem a good idea to have your own army with you at all times.

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MSea

zak

Quote from: MSea on July 16, 2015, 05:35:48 PM
Are you taking the mick because my chain is larger than Haddocks ??????
Was I pulling your chain?
Did you mention the scale?
Grumpy by name and nature

Kiteman

 I am very impressed, and thanks for the explanation of the nautical terms....I am learning  too!


zak

Quote from: Kiteman on July 17, 2015, 08:26:11 AM
Isnt a chain 22 Yards?
Yes, in old money.
10 chains make oen furlong, 8 furlongs to the mile.
Grumpy by name and nature

Kiteman

I remember learning all that at school....1760 Yards in a mile and all that. Endless repetition drums it into yer skull!!

Haddock

Quote from: MSea on July 16, 2015, 05:35:48 PM
Are you taking the mick because my chain is larger than Haddocks ??????
Size ain't everything y'know!!

Kiteman

It´s not about size, it`s about proportion!

MSea

Well its been put away for a while but this one came out for playday 8 - sorry zak serious modelling day 8 - hohhohoho
The machine guns in the fighting tops and the search light now added. Next job is to fit the climbing rigging to the masts.
MSea

Haddock



zak

Grumpy by name and nature

cph64

As if you don't have enough problems with 'pinging' things all over Cass Hall floor!!!!!