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RaikoRaufoss

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« on: May 01, 2010, 03:10:49 pm »
I got to meet some of these guys, and even participate a little in what they do, it was awesome!
http://www.mwci.org/
http://www.portpolarbear.com/
I got to participate in a naval battle with the guys in the second link. =)
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2010, 04:25:21 am »
Any youtube video of this stuff? Would be interested in how they aim and fire.
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RaikoRaufoss

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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010, 11:14:41 am »
In 1/144 Fast Gun, the cannons are usually fixed, they aim the guns by turning the ships.  In 1/144 Big Gun, the guns usually are in rotating turrets.  In both cases the guns are fired by compressed CO2.  And if you want to see videos, just go to YouTube and search for "model warship combat".
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