Jack Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Right now off to Plymouth - spending the day with Kevin Wheatcroft and his team at the only surviving Schnellboot http://www.s130.co.uk/ Keith Nisbet and I are covering it for http://www.pathfinderonline.co.uk - I am taking my molegrips, just in case they need a hand :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Woudn't Quells be more useful? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Right now off to Plymouth - spending the day with Kevin Wheatcroft and his team at the only surviving Schnellboot http://www.s130.co.uk/ Keith Nisbet and I are covering it for www.pathfinderonline.co.uk - I am taking my molegrips, just in case they need a hand :coffee: Bring band aids if you decide to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 why does jack have the invites and all the luck, seems to be a pecking order around here , ! :argh: right back to toilet cleaning duties at the club house ! :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Right now off to Plymouth - spending the day with Kevin Wheatcroft and his team at the only surviving Schnellboot http://www.s130.co.uk/ Keith Nisbet and I are covering it for www.pathfinderonline.co.uk - I am taking my molegrips, just in case they need a hand :coffee: I was always told that name dropping is bad manners!! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 I was always told that name dropping is bad manners!! Mark I didn't mention my name :coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 why does jack have the invites and all the luck, seems to be a pecking order around here , ! :argh: right back to toilet cleaning duties at the club house ! :cry: Would you like a visit to the S130?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Just a tease - skilled photography from our very Keith - http://www.keithnisbet.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Just pointing out to John - the master shipwright - where he was going wrong............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Just pointing out to John - the master shipwright - where he was going wrong............... [ATTACH=CONFIG]51839[/ATTACH] Looks like son of Catweazle:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 It was a great day Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 It was a great day Jack It was keith and sorry that we didn't have enough time to sit down and work a few things up that I wanted to discuss - but I was busy and you most of photographed every inch of her (her is actually a him - because it's German). But stunning work Keith and I just need to sit down and work out how best to display this all on Pathfinder Online :sweat: I was thinking driving back yesterday - that you would never of imagined in a million years that when the S130 was launched and when it came out of its operating base in Cherbourg - came across Operation Tiger that you, Steve and I, would, one day, be standing on the deck of the S130. This is what I like about this hobby and actually my life - you just don't know what other adventures are around the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 What I find amazing is the dedication in preserving history and the stories that are associated with that, as I mentioned I think S130 needs a structured photoshoot that will cover all aspects in more detail. What I hope I have done with my images is give people a glimpse of the enormous task that has been undertaken by Kevin and his team!!! Looking forward to seeing more of the Wheatcroft collection. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Schnellboot in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I always thought the S boats were of steel construction. Try to get a copy of Peter Scott's Battle of the Narrow Seas, beautiful photos and his pictures of various MTB's MGB'sSGB's S Boats and others (Yes the wildfowl, slimbridge Peter Scott) And , yes, S boats and other small craft were based in the Channel Island's from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmac Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 It's great to see those photos of the work going on with the S boat, also refreshing to see a restorer branching out to preserve another historic machine other than his core concern. What engines did an S boat have and are they still present? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) Its a bit of a shame that the casually interested person like myself can't see the restoration gallery pictures unless we become Gold level sponsors. While I understand the need to raise funds it does kind of shut the rest of us out. Its a bit of a double edged sword. Oh well, we will wait to see what she looks like once completed, I wish them luck and good sponsorship R Edited October 20, 2011 by robin craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Its a bit of a shame that the casually interested person like myself can't see the restoration gallery pictures unless we become Gold level sponsors. While I understand the need to raise funds it does kind of shut the rest of us out. Its a bit of a double edged sword. Oh well, we will wait to see what she looks like once completed, I wish them luck and good sponsorship R Yes but after having lost the tender to host the British Grand Prix at Donnington I imagine things are a bit tight nowadays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 20 Cylinder 2000hp MB501 V-engine as the standard S-boat powerplant. The MB501 proved highly dependable and a versatile basis for later improvements such as the addition of superchargers. The final versions of the MB501 could propel the 100 ton boat to speeds of 43.8 knots. And Kevin has four of these ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 20 Cylinder 2000hp MB501 V-engine as the standard S-boat powerplant. The MB501 proved highly dependable and a versatile basis for later improvements such as the addition of superchargers. The final versions of the MB501 could propel the 100 ton boat to speeds of 43.8 knots. And Kevin has four of these ) Wow, thats a big engine. Lets stick it in the Dodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Wow, thats a big engine.Lets stick it in the Dodge. Air start for a beginning. You'd have to tow a compressor behind. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Oh and there are 3 of these in the S130 ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runflat Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Its a bit of a shame that the casually interested person like myself can't see the restoration gallery pictures unless we become Gold level sponsors. While I understand the need to raise funds it does kind of shut the rest of us out. Its a bit of a double edged sword. Oh well, we will wait to see what she looks like once completed, I wish them luck and good sponsorship R Browse 'current projects' here instead: http://www.rovcom.co.uk/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I have got to say that Arthur of San Lorenzo looks to be in better condition that S130. A shame that one couldnt be restored as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Dear Mr Runflat, thank you for that link, I promise I wont tell anyone! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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