ah hello no.6 , pics turned out nice
the last boat in the series here is a 1/96 scale russian tantalun class guided missile boat. (corvette)
not much information kicking around on the net for these boats, seems there are a few variations based on the same hull.
the model is approx 24 inches long, and driven by two 380 size motors on 7.2 v ( 6 v on a calm day)
a nice realistic speed on the water with a nice bow wave evident.
the real boats reportadly can hit 45 knots !
some pictures can be seen
HERE of the real one.
The model`s hull is constructed entirely of balsa, with a skin of resin on the interior. . two grease filled `stuffing box`s `are used to keep the water out .
i`ve sailed her twice now and she sails very well for her size. with not a drop of water evident afterwards.
she`ll sit nicely with the lafayette , when she is completed .