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David Waples
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Posted on: Dec 28, 2011 - 8:12pm
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Hi Ted,
Mr. Keresey writes so clearly of he and Mr. Iles on the 105 with radar that I really want to build the boat that way. The time is confusing to me in that chapter. No matter, it's a time the two men shared together. How do you beat that.
Dave
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Drew Cook
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Posted on: Dec 31, 2011 - 7:54am
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I've always thought the 105, when originally fitted with radar, would have received the SCR-517A "beehive" radar unit, like the Ron 9 boats at Rendova...
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TED WALTHER
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Posted on: Dec 31, 2011 - 8:26am
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DREW;
On all the boats it was used on, SCR-517A "beehive" radar unit was added in the states prior to shipment, as can be seen in pre-deployment photos I have of RON 7, 9 and 10. The later SO-A (to be followed by the later SO-3, in late 1944-early 1945) came out to the foward areas as a kit, starting in 1943, to be installed on boats already deployed.
Take care,
TED
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David Waples
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Posted on: Dec 31, 2011 - 1:18pm
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Just to add to Ted's comments, I presented drawings of both types of radar (beehive & SO-A) to Mr. Keresey and he confirmed his boat had the SO-A radar. Later photos of the 105 boat show the same radar unit.
Dave
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Drew Cook
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Posted on: Jan 2, 2012 - 6:19am
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Ted and Dave, you've definitely convinced me it was the SO type!
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Michael Snodgrass
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Posted on: Apr 26, 2012 - 12:34pm
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Any progress on this drew....looking forward to how you treat the bow and the .50 cal location?
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David Waples
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Posted on: Apr 26, 2012 - 8:42pm
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Hi Michael,
Actually this is my build. I'm stuck on the Impulse Chamber for the torpedo tubes. I'm on my 4th try at them and I hope I have it nailed this time. I've done some work on the torpedo tubes as well. Will post as soon some updates as soon as I can.
Dave
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