The Graf Spee "Canoe"

sequoiaranger · April 06, 2010, 03:20:50 PM

Some ex-naval guy with WAAAY too much time on his hands came up with this "canoe" that two people can ride in. It is about 1/20th scale:

The "Captain"s seat!

And some detail:

Jschmus · April 06, 2010, 03:48:12 PM

Holy crap! I am both awestruck and disbelieving. I thought I knew the limits of human nuttery.

Pardon me, I meant "skill and craftsmanship".

deathjester · April 06, 2010, 04:12:08 PM

Look at that! Ve hef vays of vinning ze model boat regatta, ja?
He's even got Oompa Loompa's to load the guns for him....!

sequoiaranger · April 06, 2010, 05:30:19 PM

>Holy crap! I am both awestruck and disbelieving. I thought I knew the limits of human nuttery. Pardon me, I meant "skill and craftsmanship".<

Yeah, but just TRY to tell me you wouldn't JUMP at the chance to ride in it if invited!!

PR19_Kit · April 06, 2010, 05:36:56 PM

He better watch out for his mates, they're probably building the Ajax, Achilles and Exeter!

sequoiaranger · April 06, 2010, 05:52:39 PM

>He better watch out for his mates, they're probably building the Ajax, Achilles and Exeter! <

Maybe a tri-maran in the works!!

anthonyp · April 06, 2010, 06:05:30 PM

One of my all time favorite insane builds. Is it bad I wanna build a 1/20 CSGN in much the same way?

ChernayaAkula · April 06, 2010, 07:44:06 PM

^ Wicked!

Forget rechargeable batteries! Why have packs and packs of 9V blocks when ya can have yer own miniature nuclear powerplant?

Captain Canada · April 06, 2010, 08:10:59 PM

What a joke...it doesn't even have cup holders ! You wouldn't be caught dead running the rapids in canada without some place to put your beer !

Weaver · April 07, 2010, 01:02:10 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 06, 2010, 05:36:56 PM
He better watch out for his mates, they're probably building the Ajax, Achilles and Exeter!

Not going to get many volunteers to ride in the Exeter though......

Fulcrum · April 07, 2010, 01:20:55 AM

That is just awesome!!!

Radish · April 07, 2010, 02:49:25 AM

Love it, but will it fly?

Mossie · April 07, 2010, 02:51:12 AM

Quote from: Weaver on April 07, 2010, 01:02:10 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 06, 2010, 05:36:56 PM
He better watch out for his mates, they're probably building the Ajax, Achilles and Exeter!

Not going to get many volunteers to ride in the Exeter though......

Funny you should mention that, that's exactly what happens at Peasholm Park in Scarborough. Like this guy, the 'ships' are manned & there's a full naval battle on the park pond, it's been going since the 1920's. I last saw it when I was I kid, I've tried to catch it since but I always seem to miss the dates.

They used to recreate the Battle of the River Plate, the ships recreated include the Ajax, Achilles & Exeter. I think that's what I saw when I was younger, now there's no real emphasis on a particular battle, just ally & enemy & I think there's a mix of ships from different eras.

Scroll down in this link & you'll see how the ships are manned, the guys look through a view port in the super structure.
http://www.peasholmpark.com/content/view/9/9/

YouTube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7R6Pf7fZdI

sequoiaranger · April 07, 2010, 08:59:52 AM

>What a joke...it doesn't even have cup holders ! You wouldn't be caught dead running the rapids in canada without some place to put your beer !<

Didn't you see the ice-cold Molson within arm's reach??

PR19_Kit · April 09, 2010, 12:48:23 PM

There's a guy shows up the bi-annual Model Boat regatta at Childe Beal Park, nr Pangbourne, who has a Victorian era RN Battleship, a German WWII style battleship and a Conquerer style nuke sub, all of which are 'ride aboard' types. No, the sub doesn't submerge, as far as I've noticed anyway.