Finally, the water!

Well, finally we got some time and working boats on the water.
My Scharnhorst and Steve Crane's Nagato made it to the water for some trials.

Scharnhorst worked very well, initially. He was fast but close to speed, maneuverable and turns very well. His acceleration is good as well. Unfortunately the guns were not tested because I ran out of time with the pneumatics as I had to replace the shaft (that sucked all around! and the boss said I had to help prepare the house for the BBQ). Unfortunately, the throttle servo either was a victim of radio interference or is just bad. I was stuck at full ahead and had no control of speed. Thank GOD the rudder worked!! I steered him towards shore and Steve caught him. I am going to install an ESC borrowed from Steve and see how that works out.

Nagato worked excellently. She was fast and can stop quickly as well, turns pretty good and all guns were a blazing! It was cool to watch the two of them go out and maneuver together. Pam and our friend Ilona took the helm as well. It is good for Pam as Nagato is very similar in size and handling as her boat is going to be.

I have some pics (as proof for doubting Allied Captains) and will post them as soon as I figure out how.

Later, J

 

It didn't take as long as I thought it would.

 

Looks good. Combat may be close at hand

 

Congrats Jay. Looming really nice out there. My heart hasn't been too interested in the ships last little while.

 

Sone nice looking boats.

 

Good going guys.

 

[][][8D][]FINALLY!!! Other ships pics on the water other than my own. Looks great guys! Can't wait to see more out there and hope to see them battling. I really miss seeing the battle and damage pics and the battle descriptions.

Scharnhorst looks great and always nice to see the NAGATO. That ship is truly a combat veteran.

Looking forward to seeing more!!

 

Chris Osbourne and two friends were up and took a look at the shipyard and there are plans for a sail once we can get the two German war horses up and running. It will happen in the next two weeks I imagine depending on everyones scheduales.

 

As Monty Burns would say "Excellent"

 

It could be a interesting season.....