HMS Warspite 1/72 scale - Launch (part 3 of 6)

Part 3 - Launch at watermead lake
Colin Vass demonstrates the problems of launching a fully ballasted 1/72 scale model by himself. The model is approx 9ft long and weighs 86 kilo's
The footage is a little jumpy as we are on a working slipway, so plenty of model boats and full size boats being moved around.
Part 1 - Brief history of the ship and build techniques
• HMS Warspite 1/72 scal...
Part 2 - Sound system and working turrets
• HMS Warspite (1/72) w...
Part 3 - Launching
• HMS Warspite 1/72 scal...
Part 4 - Underway and testing smoke, sound and turrets
• HMS Warspite 1/72 scal...
Part 5 - Dropping anchor and launches deck boat
• HMS Warspite 1/72 scal...
Part 6 - Retrieval process
• HMS Warspite 1/72 scal...
Colins current project - Italian cruiser ZARA 1/72 scale
• Italian cruiser ZARA 1...
Zara Build - Part 2
• Italian cruiser ZARA |...

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

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[@SuperMuskete]

Congratulations from Germany for this beautiful model 👍

[@nemosis9449]

Have just stumbled upon this channel by chance. My dad served on the Warspite between 1941-43. Respect.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

im working on the footage of the model sailing on the lake. it has some sound effects, rotating guns

[@nemosis9449]

My dad maned one of the starboard 6" guns and was an electrician/torpedoesman with warspite until i think May 1943 then his was moved to destroyers in the North sea.

[@BongoBaggins]

My Grandad was CPO on Warspite at the same time. They will have known each other

[@amirlach]

Is this made from a kit, or was it 3D printed, made by hand?

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

@@amirlach scratch built from hand. there are 6 videos in the series, i hope you enjoy

[@arthurtelf]

That is impressive! no kit, no instructions, pure fabrication. Worthy of being in a glass case at any museum. Well Done and thx for sharing!

[@fredtedstedman]

Dear God , the dedication ! Trailer system is a feat of engineering in itself . Camo scheme looks great , better than plain grey . Wales UK

[@Robutube1]

My thoughts exactly! I bet he had as much fun building his transportation system as he did making the model😊.

[@adamfox1669]

Wow. 1/72!!! That’s a beautiful model. Thanks for allowing me a peek!

[@laurensrodi4264]

what dedication by Colin, I love its scale and the enormous effort that goes into it

[@stranraerwal]

that trailer system is an engineering feast by itself-and the poor man has to do it all by himself. The ship itself is fantastic.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

he built the whole system so that he could do it all by himself and can change how he does it depending on the lake and conditions.

[@monumentstosuffering2995]

How to take a magnificent battleship for a walk and a swim. Ingenious.

[@tinaann3323]

I worry for this poor mans OCD in every day life. You’d think this would be fired by coal not batteries as much of a perfectionist he is. Very beautiful. Thank God he had this to keep his mind busy.

[@extramild1]

Colin - you Sir are a master....

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

there are 6 parts to this model and 2 parts for colins zara that he is working on. covid has stopped filming so maybe next year i can finish the zara series

[@dixiefallas7799]

Great. My Dad served on Warspite all through the war Narvik,Matapan and Normandy. Thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

there are a number of comments from people who had family members serve aboard her.

[@patrickspeaight9154]

not just amazing, a labour of love, Many thanks for allowing us to see,the oriduct of your dedication. Patrick, Northamptonshire.

[@paulkirkland3263]

The model is fantastic - the trailer and all its paraphernalia almost equally so. Superb!

[@Georgeconna32]

Jesus, I thought mine was big but this is just nuts, Could not be arsed going through that on a trip to the pond! Great model though.

[@dickdastardly5534]

Full respect to this fellow this is modelling at a very professional level and as a person who enjoys RC models of any kind I really admire the time,money and energy put into this fantastic model, it really is an outstanding example, well done sir 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

Lovely work. Who else thought that Labrador was going to wee on it?

[@StaK_1980]

not wee but sniff on it :-) My dogs are just as curious. And I have to admit, I'd be all over this too. Damn fine work!

[@Air-Striegler]

This is so so jawdroppingly amazing....😍. Just love it!

[@joebutterman3084]

What a delight to watch. HMS Warspite was not the biggest dreadnought; she was not the fastest, nor even the most heavily armed. But she did everything that a dreadnought could be expected to do and she did it with panache. She was indisputably the greatest dreadnought that ever sailed.

[@jackdaniel7465]

I have to say it was a beautiful looking ship as well, she served her duty with honors!!🇺🇸👍

[@Brucenator100]

MAYBE have a mock battle with the TURPIZ --- another beautiful scale model -- yours is equally beautiful -- BRAVO !

[@Species5008]

What is turpiz?

[@pietroseven8228]

I can fully understand all procedures with this hobby!

[@spze380]

Amazing!!!, beautiful!!!, thanks for sharing!!

[@gregtaylor6146]

Fabulous, Thank you Colin - Subscribed

[@alanmountain5804]

A beautiful model of a beautiful ship

[@walterdavis4808]

Thats very cool

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

Poor Warspite, you had such a great history about you and achievement to match, you became the flagship of the Royal Navy after Hood was sunk, first to roar your guns on D-day, you and your older twin Q.E. should be resting sides besides Victory,....but fans will make sure your memory is not lost,

[@alantaylor353]

WOW.!! That's exquisite mate.!

[@chriskaminski8000]

A marvel. Also, what planning, logistics and design to create the means to move such a beast. WOW.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

he has just built an Italian cruise called Zara. i think he will be operating the same sort of cradle launch

[@RCplamodel]

*What a great battleship and video! That's a nice transportation!~ You did a great job!~~~^^*

[@Milsolen]

This is some building skill here damn.

[@mehmetmutluoglu1542]

Your carriage system is as impressive as your model. Great job in all aspects.

[@johand5022]

She is absolutely beautiful, 1/72nd scale for a battlewagon is awesome🤩

[@DByers-ci5kr]

The size of this model is impressive but when you think how much easier it must be to build, repair & automat, it makes a lot of sense. I built 1/700 scale models as a kid & it was a challenge even with my little hands & using tweezers.

[@Twirlyhead]

Ah, yes but this one has a figurine of the captain with a working pocket watch 🔬

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

The last time I saw a guy with this much focus and attention to detail, it was Ron Dennis, the former boss of the Mclaren F1 team! 😨

[@terrybull1043]

Brilliant love it 👍👍

[@belfi1]

Very impressive!!!

[@Pavia1525]

Very nice. My grandson served on the Warspite in 1941 🇬🇧

[@Species5008]

Your grandson served on warspite in 1941? REALLY? HOW ANCIENT ARE YOU????

[@grahamprice3230]

Hope you mean grandfather?

[@timokuusela5794]

I had similar problems with my 1/100 Typhoon submarine. I also used a crane to handle it, but also to launch it. I had a device that resembles the system CIA used to lift the sunken Soviet submarine into the Glomar Explorer. As my model is made of steel, it itself is a bit heavy...

[@marcusott2973]

Warsprite the most bloody minded ship ever, great build.✌️

[@stuartthurstan]

Beautiful model. Not sure I could be arsed with all that to launch and retrieve. I nearly cried when I saw those slings go under the hull without any padding.

[@monumentstosuffering2995]

Genius humanity. Very fine.

[@billmiller3425]

THAT is dedication.

[@areavirtual3d]

I wish I could help you improve the engineer to launch it easier. Love it.

[@muzzers1]

Ingenious

[@nicolasdomergue6313]

Superbe démonstration de mise à l'eau, Mais comment faire compliqué alors que l'on peut faire simple.....And the reverse !Dans ce cas ."Messieurs les Anglais, tirez les premiers !J"e suis à 08:08 de lecture... Je regarde la suite.... Déjà 1 pouce bleu (Anglais = 0,0254 Mètre) Super réalisation

[@leobosi]

Dear Santa...

[@richardpaquette8352]

Wow - thank you! consider using a battery powered drill on that jack at 17 minute point. Very nice work

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

i think he does use a powered drill now.

[@Wolfe351]

Brilliant work by Colin on Warspite.......But the whole unloading process is overly complicated! My clubmate has a 1/72 USS Missouri BB63 with its own car trailer too, its sits on the launch trolley in the trailer and is a lot simpler to unload just attach 2 ramps to back of trailer for trolley and roll it out. Then ballast and batteries are added and trolley is rolled into water.

[@brandonwagner4719]

COOL

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

Bloody hell! And here's me moaning about launching a Mirror Dinghy!!!

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

lol

[@4133EWvianen]

Sick

[@Baddad36]

Phenomenal. And the Warspite too! LOL. I suppose there's been loads of comments about this before, but wouldn't it be a tad easier to have the launch trolley done in such a way as to allow you to put the ship directly on it?

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

he thought about a number of different ways but settled on this. i think he will be using the same or similar system for his Zara

[@alainlenoen3433]

Je suis admiratif de ce bateau 🫶🔧🔨🙏

[@richmiller7834]

86kg!....now I see what all the fuss around launching is about....excellent skills and workmanship.... 😀

[@christiangross9470]

Ich bin Hammermäßig beeindruckt... was für ein Aufwand doch manche Leute für ihr Hobby betreiben... Respekt... das ist doch bestimmt sehr teuer

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

I'm really impressed... what an effort some people make for their hobby... Respect... that's definitely very expensive. i have no idea how much he spent on the model or the launch system, but i would agree, very expensive to make and even more to buy.

[@richhughes7450]

Awesome. Just remember Warspite was the most highly decorated ship and never sank. So don't let mini Warspite go down lol.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

its a shame the government scrapped it

[@richhughes7450]

@@rcmodelwarships6893 Yep, her Rodney, KGV, vanguard. Idiots with no thought for the history of the future.

[@grahamuk9316]

My uncle was killed on Warspite during the Battle for Crete 1942..one of 38 that day. Great model

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

there are a number of comments from people who had family members serve aboard her. i wonder if they ever met.

[@barrybarrett9792]

That looks like hard work every time you want to sail it

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

the joys of having such a large and heavy boat

[@Aelvir114]

Would love to see an RC one of 1943 Warspite

[@sMack120]

That's exactly what this is, It is the Warspite, your wishes have been answered.

[@andrechopart8222]

BRAVO !!!! SUPER MAQUETTE , serais t'il possible de faire ne vidéo en montrant les détailsdu pont ainsi que le détails des trois différents emplacements des roofs . A+

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

this is a 6 part video series. have a look at part 1 for close ups and part two for sound systems which has a few close ups WELL DONE !!!! SUPER MODEL, would it be possible to make a video showing the details of the deck as well as the details of the three different coachroof locations. A

[@jongodsell88]

Nice to see her in her natural environment, have you started out for Haydock yet?

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

colin will be at haydock, but i believe he will not be bringing hms warspite

[@masjohnmenthes7916]

KEREN BANGET

[@alancunningham4274]

over the top

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

he built the whole system so that he could do it all by himself and can change how he does it depending on the lake and conditions.

[@tom080955]

good lord! the day would be over at this rate ....

[@metalman4141]

I ended up falling asleep after the first 5 minutes 😴

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

thats a shame. its a fantastic ship and interesting way to launch

[@michaelbolt1933]

If you set up a go fund me to arm that thing with torps and AP to take out the other models you would kill it

[@Frank-rh7vh]

Everyone can do this...If you have 3 basic requirements: 1. knowledge... 2. time... 3. much money... man, what a poor boy am i ?! LIKE and Thank You Mr. Vass !!! ( extra notice: Nice Oldschool Rims on Trailer )⚓👍

[@heinzhennek8759]

What fine craftsmanship to see in that model - really a great job! It may sound odd, but is there any chance to get some more details on the launch cart made of a ladder? I have a 1/24 model of HMS Surprise and I did not find a proper way yet, to launch it into the water, so I'm continously searching for potential solutions. Cheers from Germany, Heinz

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

what sort of details are you after.? i can email the builder and see what he says.

[@heinzhennek8759]

@@rcmodelwarships6893 Thanks for your quick reply. Actually I seek for more details (pics) how he converted the ladder into that kind of launching cart.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

@@heinzhennek8759 ok. i dont have any pics. but i can email him to see if he has any.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

reply from colin. Believe it or not the only photos/ video of my ladder launching system are the ones you took. Unfortunately I never did any drawings either, and as I told you when we last met I have altered the system and it was constructed as I went along. But basically I cut the ladder to suit the length of my model, the off cut was attached with a suitable hinge, elevation by means of a bottle jack, conduit tubing for the axles and trolley wheels, originally cradles to put the model in but now I have replaced them with trolleys that roll down rails on the ladder system with the models on. Hope this helps ? Colin

[@Sparky-ov1ot]

You could do with a shipmate there friend!

[@WardenWolf]

My face when you need a trailer for your toy boat. Granted, I'm 100% envious, but I'm not quite rich enough or autistic enough (though I am autistic) to do this. I do think he overcomplicated the trailer and launch situation, though. That railed cart should have been the launcher.

[@ewdegar]

Good what is the model desplacement

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

i believe that if you look at part 1 of the series when i talked to him at haydock model boat show, he gave dimensions and ballast weight etc

[@jimbo44cc13]

OMG, and I thought I spent a lot of time on my flying models.

[@johnstites9854]

I'm navy to

[@BattleshipOrion]

I want one...but a few things: 1. What skill sets required? And 2. Materials for the hull & superstructure?

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

this model is scratch built by a guy with years of experience. if you want a model warship, then the biggest one that i can think of would be a trumpeter kit at 1/200 scale. i dont think they currently do a warspite but if you google their site you may find a rodney or hood

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

or go for a tamiya 1/350 kit

[@scotiadragoon5974]

If she was any more detailed, the Walruses would be powered and able to fly independently!

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

that would be a sight to see.

[@velcroman11]

Yes, sale round the lake and sink a few enemy ducks. 😂

[@blainejeffreys]

Two guys with waders could have moved that model to the water.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

thanks for your comment. Colin does mention why he built the launch system the way he has. In a recent video where he launched his new Italian battleship he has modified the launch system and moved to a new facility. Unfortunately Colin and the members of the clubs he belongs to are not getting any younger and i dont believe he has plans on building any more large ships.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

kzbin.info/aero/PLQLHAHvT8w3XaBkThFJBm0I3iMZbOzlVt

[@barryrudge1576]

The removal of your model from the trailer and onto a much lower launching trailer is pure theatre. I think you need to develop just one trolley that will lower your model from the trailer to launch height in one go. You would have it in the water much quicker.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

Colin has since built large scale Italian cruiser ZARA and he has changed the launch system. however, it has been based on a similar idea to what you see here. i believe there is a link in the description box.

[@user-yr2hs7jw2r]

这艘伊利莎白级战舰模型太大了吧!分装模型便于运输!The model of this Elizabeth class warship is too big, and the sub-assembly model is very good, too! uuuuuuuuuu

[@ScienceChap]

She's a Queen Elizabeth class battleship.

[@ScienceChap]

She's a Queen Elizabeth class battleship.

[@andrewjones5513]

I,ve dived the wreck of this ship , or whats left of it

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

i thought they would have taken everything when she was eventually re-floated and then run aground.

[@andrewjones5513]

@@rcmodelwarships6893 it's just off st Michaels mount near penzance, just bits of scrap iron, it's not really recognisable as a ship any more

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

@@andrewjones5513 at least we know where she is. shame about the ships being carved up in asia, some have completely disappeared.

[@haydenbrown8421]

And this is why I do not want to build big model boats anymore. Its a wonderfull model but more work has gone into the trailer, the lid for the trailer, the trolleys, the winches. As my friend said , a waste of a good ladder. He has done a good job through.

[@David-qi2on]

Bekloppte Holländer Niederlaender man kann es auch übertreiben

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

there are a number of comments from people who had family members serve aboard her. i wonder if they ever met

[@vigornvkz]

Я понимаю, он не легкий)) Но все таки сильно перемудрил с выгрузкой.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

I understand that it is not easy)) But still, I was too smart with unloading. colin has slightly changed the way he launches his ship now. its a heavy ship.

[@heibstephan1867]

Ist das cool....

[@angowT]

"we're gonna need a smaller boat"

[@chloehennessey6813]

Seems overly complicated evolution. A slide out drawer like contraption. Aluminum rails on rollers. Slides out back, handcrank jib or small crane you can order from SummitRacing.com. Or just make the whole trailer able to back into the water a bit where the aluminum rails reach the water.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

Unlike watermead lake that has a boating ramp, most lakes for model boating dont have a ramp where the trailer can be backed into the water. they normally have a bank or wall going around them so depending on what the lake is like Colin can adjust his launch to suit.

[@owen368]

@@rcmodelwarships6893 That makes more sense but will admit it still seems a long winded way to do it. The 2 blokes just lift it in is obviously not going to work as most people can't lift 100lbs or anthing like plus what happens if somebody slips trips ect.

[@hoodoo2001]

Darn shame the British didn't preserve at least ONE battleship from this era. The Warspite would have been perfect as it bridged the dreadnought era with the later battleships. But even King George V would have been appropriate. But no, they had to scrap everything.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

yep, ive said that many times. I guess it all comes down to money

[@davidharris733]

Darling, you know that new kitchen you wanted? Well, I'm going to spend the next three years and all our available cash making a large toy boat instead.

[@CitizenMio]

*15 years

[@harrypalmer6228]

Fantastic Model and credit where its due, but talk about farting about - a trolley like the first one which can raise (jack) up will eliminate the need for the 'cranes' and the ladder. Seems like a bit of a performance...

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

At the particular lake the ship was sailing on there was a ramp to access the water. most lakes have no ramp and simply have a bank that you have to lift the boat down. some ponds or lakes have a 1ft wall surrounding them to stop flooding. Colin has built a system which allows him to launch the large and heavy ship to fit all occasions.

[@harrypalmer6228]

@@rcmodelwarships6893 Ref the 1 ft wall - I can't see him being able to get the model from the 1st trolley and then onto the side of the trailer and then manoeuvring the trailer presumably by car owing to weight) alongside the wall to get the model in off of his crane? Not knocking his skills, but I think a simplified system is possible.

[@francki1725]

pkoi faire simple quand on peut faire compliqué lol

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

its as simple or as complicated as the builder wishes it to be

[@needtau4138]

Warspite is a beautiful Waifu

[@wallywally8282]

Too much rooting around!

[@patrickh4540]

Nice model, but the whole faff with that trailer...

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

it works for him. though the launch process has changed since this video was made

[@thomashurt6398]

Man you really over thought that

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

Colin Vass had a lot to think about. i think is in his early 80's and lifting a boat that size would be too much for me let alone himself.

[@thomashurt6398]

@@rcmodelwarships6893 he could have made it like a silverware draw

[@thomashurt6398]

It would slide in he could mount the winch inside and remote control it but I do feel he did his best not to over think it

[@user-jr2lf3vk8b]

玩個船還搞那麼多出頭啊?搞到爛矯臉啊???

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

google translate doesnt make sense of your comment. "Playing a boat and still doing so much? Get a bad face???" sorry i am unable to answer

[@52down]

Jesus Christ!

[@frederichrecinski4616]

Mdr 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Le type qui promène sa remorque à la main parce qu'il ne sait pas manœuvrer ni reculer en conduisant 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Et tout ce cérémonial pour un SIMPLE modèle réduit de bateau... C'EST VRAIMENT N'IMPORTE QUOI !! Il a vraiment un grain ce Rosbeef 😅🤯🏥👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

The guy who walks his trailer by hand because he can't maneuver or back up while driving And all this ceremonial for a SIMPLE model boat ... IT'S REALLY ANYTHING !! It really has a grain this Rosbeef interesting comment

[@jamesoliver6625]

20 minutes for a lousy 1 minute in the water. Ripoff.

[@rcmodelwarships6893]

rip off for what.? this is a 6 part series, the other parts clearly show it on the water, your not being charged to watch... no idea what you are talking about.

[@erichvonmanstein6876]

Awesome build but you made launching it WAAAAAAY harder than it has to be.

[@Species5008]

Perhaps you meant launching rather than laughing