Fingers crossed Nerys it will be here soon.

We are all waiting to see it.

Martin555.

I'm not impressed by the delivery of my LST, been five days since I was told it had been despatched, and I still haven't received it, for what they charge they could employ faster carrier pigeons.

Nerys

I watched the ceremony, after much palaver and horseplay, one of King Neptune's aides poured water from the sea down the victim's backs.

cheers, Nerys

"therefore I did not have to go through the 'Crossing the Arctic Circle' ceremony on Polarlys."
Veeery wise Nerys👍
Every time I flew to Brazil, Chile, Ecuador or SA I was very glad that the Neptune ceremony rapidly died out on aircraft crossing the Equator!😁
Kippis, huolehdikaa itsestänne. Doug 😎

This was a different trip Doug, this was to the Finnish Arctic in December, Of course I've been further north than Lofoten, I've been right up to Kirkenes. I went to Finland before Lofoten, therefore I did not have to go through the 'Crossing the Arctic Circle' ceremony on Polarlys.

Cheers, Nerys

"not quite as far North as Lofoten,"
Odd? I thought you'd been to the North Cape Nerys?
That must have been fun on the lake😮
Best I managed was a horse and cart on a farm in north Germany when I was 15.
School exchange trip!
😎

Thanks for the warning, Doug, I have been to the Arctic in December, not quite as far North as Lofoten, but far enough to acquire a Reindeer Driving Licence on a frozen lake in Finland.

Cheers, Nerys

Just don't forget the 'winter drawers' for Arctic service!😁
Can get very cold in the nether regions Admiral!!😮
Bon voyage👍
Your CHEEKY FLEET// 😎

"Oh and winter draws on".

Lovely, I've always wanted to see the Aurora Borealis.

Nerys

Thank you Fleet. I am looking forward to the assignment. I anticipate for time being hoisting my pennant on LST 368. I would love to assist the Norwegian Sami people with the annual migration of Reindeer, by shipping them out to the offshore islands for their summer grazing instead of making them swim. The LST would be ideal for this purpose.

Nerys, Rear Admiral.

TO:
Rear Admiral Nerys; Flag Officer Designate, Northern and Arctic Squadrons.
Very good Admiral,
I couldn't think of a better Goodwill Ambassador for us👍
Don't forget to stock up on facemasks though🤔
Oh! And 'winter draws on'! 😉
FLEET//😎

To Fleet Admiral, RNHQ Munchen.

Thank you for your offer of appointment as Flag Officer, Northern and Arctic Squadrons. I accept this appointment with gratitude as it is involving me in an area that I like very much.

I'm sure I can rely on Captain Marky for his support as regards stores etc.

In view of the distance involved what courtesy visits or patrols we will be able to carry out there will be need careful consideration, but I will give thought to this over the next few days.

Rear Admiral Nerys

Excellent Admiral Martin👍
So you'll know your way around then.
Predestined for your new command👍
Guess you can leave your tin 'at at home this time though😉
FLEET // 😎

Fleet Admiral Doug.

This will not be my first time in the Falkland.
Last time it got a bit lively.

Martin555.

Know what you mean Admiral,
I've been on a few Med cruises and, especially in the eastern end, we visited several places we'd have liked to have spent more than a few hours. In particular Mikonos, Kusadasi and Athens.
Although Athens I'd been to on several business trips, but Gisela hadn't!
Following year we returned to Kusadasi, stayed for two weeks and hired a car to prowl around a bit. That was before COVID and before Erdoğan went megalomaniac🤔

Ref Lofoten Islands:
Agreed. Change of orders.
Admiral, you are herewith appointed Flag Officer Northern and Arctic Squadron based in the Lofotens. Make best speed Gimsøymyrene.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gims%C3%B8ymyrene,+8314+Gims%C3%B8ysand,+Norway/@68.3005035,14.0889888,14468m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x45dddd8406208565:0xd3f72cba869fa80b!2sLofoten!3b1!8m2!3d68.4711111!4d13.8636111!3m4!1s0x45de77e2866fedb9:0x83c294f6c49237a2!8m2!3d68.30292!4d14.1591454
Arrange replenishment facilities in Edinburgh with Captain Marky of our North Eastern Squadron.

Fleet Admiral Martin is herewith appointed Flag Officer Falklands and South Sandwich Islands.
Make best speed Stromness Harbour South Georgia. Replenish at Ascension Island.
It's not so bad Martin. There's a Pizza Hut in Leith Harbour just around the headland👍😁
https://www.google.com/maps/place/FIQQ+1ZZ,+Falkland+Islands+(Islas+Malvinas)/@-54.1431766,-36.6646247,47641m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0xbc2a89b94491e3a3:0x322aaaff8dd9c53a!8m2!3d-51.796253!4d-59.523613

FLEET//😎

Doug, I know you are not threatening me, but I'd love to go to the Lofoten Islands again. Went there when I did the Norwegian Coastal Voyage on MV Polarlys about ten years ago. Sailed in with row after row of drying fish on frames on the shore, then moored in the centre of town We arrived at about 9pm but being May it was still broad daylight, all the shops were still open, Near us was a wooden Colin Archer type ketch which was advertised as the oldest wooden boat still in service in the world. Lovely traditional wooden houses, I found the whole place delightful and would loved to have stayed there longer, but after a couple of hours we were off up the coast again.

Cheers, Nerys

"If i can help even if it is a pair of fresh eye ..."
Gadzooks sirrah!
Are you making eyes at our Rear Admiral fresh young sir?😮
I can see I shall have to post you to the Lofoten Islands!!
FLEET//😎

Copied over from Colin's 'ESC motor pairing' thread, re motorising LST 368 (as she will become😉)

Nerys,
Most of your questions are already answered in Colin's thread, esp. re two motors on one ESC😉
Yes, but ONLY with brushed motors. You won't need brushless for a slow, hefty displacement hull. I don't suppose you want to get into LiPo batteries either.

Actually earlier LSTs had a top speed of around 18knots.
But you're right, the Mk2s, such as 388 or your Dad's 368, top speed was around 12/13 knt and cruising speed 10knt.
Model-wise-
Your model is (will be) a tad over 1m.
For comparison
My 1.35m, but much slimmer, destroyer goes like the proverbial off the shovel with two 540 type brushed motors on 12V (2 x 6V in series).
I reckon for your LST 2 x RS385 type will be more than adequate, with some reserve.
I say 385 and not 380 as the 385 has 5 poles and thus starts and runs much smoother than the 3 pole 380s. They'll draw about 1A or so on load and stall current is about 4 to 5A.
They have short circuit (jammed screw) protection anyway👍
Suitable 385s you can get here at Cornwall Model Boats. Nice trip out to pick 'em up, if you're allowed🤔
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/mfa-re385.html#SID=2304
ESCs
If one per motor then perhaps Mtroniks Viper Marine 10.
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/mtroniks-viper10.html#SID=2177
If one ESC for two motors then Mtroniks Viper Marine 20. Cheaper than two Marine 10s as well😉
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/VIP20PNP.html#SID=2177
Battery;
The motors are most efficient at close to 12V, and your model will need a fair bit of ballast, a pair of 6V 10Amp hour SLAs in series (as in my destroyer) will do nicely. And run your ship all afternoon, ca 5 hours at least. e.g.
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/vrla6_10.html#SID=426
If 4kg (2 x 2kg) is too heavy then-
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/info_P5510035.html#SID=426
These are 4Ah and weigh less than 1kg each. Should be good for at least 2 -3 hours running.
If you can fit this 12V 7Ah SLA in it should give you a run time of 3.5 to 4 hours or so and weighs only 🙄 2.2kg.
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/info_P5510050.html#SID=426
Contra rotation?
Yes. I've read in the LST development history that the engines were designed so that the shafts could be coupled at either end. So to reverse one shaft they simply installed that engine bassackwards😁 For best manoeuvrability I'd recommend inward turning shafts, as the ship only had one rudder. I.e. to move ahead and seen from behind; port prop turns clockwise and the stbd prop anticlockwise.
Deans don't mention them but I assume the props are included in the kit as the shafts and toobs are.
Hope this helps. Now stop your 'argy bargy' and clear the decks for Dad's LST!😁
Cheers, Doug 😎

Nerys,
If i can help even if it is a pair of fresh eye to confirm that you are happy with what you are about to do.

Martin555.

That's wonderful news Nerys. I'm sure there is help out there if you need someone may not of built LST 388 but built other kits from Deans.I also think Deans may be of help if needed as it is there kit.
Rick

Hi Nerys.
Fantastic news.
I just know you will give this 100% and I so look forward to the blog.
Regards Bill