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Re: HMLS Snottler III
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lugnet.build.military
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Thu, 20 Jun 2002 02:11:48 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Richie Dulin writes:
> Ahoy!
>
> I've uploaded some pics of the third in my line of SNOT hulled naval ships,
> this one is a modern Guided Missile Frigate, fully kitted out for modern
> warfare other roles. It was enveiled at LUG'OZ 2002 on Sunday. Blockade
> enforcement and Border Protection are popular roles in Australia at the moment.
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> The Snottler 3 is a massive 168 studs long and has a beam of around 16
> studs. It uses *alot* of grey plates... and several star wars wing pieces to
> simulate the hull flare. The bow is significantly more angled that the
> earlier snottlers. It is modular in construction, and fairly easy to
> transport. It can be move in one piece, if enought care is taken...
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> The Snottler 3 carries a variety of armament: a helicopter armed with
> torpedo, rockets and machine gun, two double torpedo launchers, 6 machine
> guns, 2 rapid fire 40mm guns, a Phalanx close in defense system (a sentry
> gun!) as well as its missile system.
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> Some of the interior is detailed. The inside of the bow and stern are merely
> structural, as is the central part of the superstructure. There is some crew
> acconodation and a large engine amidships, a detailed (and sufficiently
> large) helicopter hangar and a reasonably detailed bridge.
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> The photos are at:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=18846
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> More (and hopefully better) photos to come.
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> Cheers
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> Richie Dulin
Very Nice Richie,
I'm not into modern ships much (I prefer the old sailing models), but your
models are very impressive. I love the way they look and the features you
built. Great job!
Tom
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| (...) Thanks, Tom My main interest is in older ships too. The Snottler series started off as an experiment in SNOT hull building for smaller ships.... an experiment that got way out of hand (Snottler 3.1 is being fitted out at the moment). I aim to (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.build.military)
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