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steamschooner got a reaction from von_bednar in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
These are a few of the deck fittings. The Ellis anchors were difficult as I did not have a drawing of them. Then I found a drawing of them which I used to make version 5. These anchors were known as beach gear, used in pulling ships off a beach. I had some good photos of the H bitt and anchor winch so they came out first time around. The towing winch was a whole lot tougher to build as I did not have much info. I think my version 3 came out ok. The derrick winch pictured was version 1 it has gone back to the shipyard for some changes. And than there was the capstan which came out the first try.
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steamschooner got a reaction from MAGIC's Craig in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Ok, a little update on my project. I am getting closer to being able to fasten cabin to the deck. A few hoses to drape, couple of fittings to add.
Tring to get as much done on cabin while not on model.
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steamschooner got a reaction from Ainars in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Ok, a little update on my project. I am getting closer to being able to fasten cabin to the deck. A few hoses to drape, couple of fittings to add.
Tring to get as much done on cabin while not on model.
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steamschooner got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Ok, a little update on my project. I am getting closer to being able to fasten cabin to the deck. A few hoses to drape, couple of fittings to add.
Tring to get as much done on cabin while not on model.
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steamschooner got a reaction from Mirabell61 in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
For the port holes I took some flattened copper wire and formed rings of two sizes. I made a couple of mandrels for shaping and soldering the rings. When installed in the holes they were left a little proud of the deck house. I also have been making shackles as there are a good number of them on this model.
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steamschooner got a reaction from mikegr in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
This weeks pictures, I used some 1500 grit paper for the main deck nonskid. Seems it wants to collect every bit of dust.
The decals for the hull numbers were made using white backed decal sheets, Each number and letter had to be cut out individually
I allways liked the wood rail at the bow, do not know why it was installed maybe a chafing piece for lines or just a fashion piece.
Draft markings are dry transfer numbers, oh my looks like I need to clean edge of boot topping.
Last we have a mockup of a overview, most pieces are not yet glued down.
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steamschooner got a reaction from schooner in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
These are a few of the deck fittings. The Ellis anchors were difficult as I did not have a drawing of them. Then I found a drawing of them which I used to make version 5. These anchors were known as beach gear, used in pulling ships off a beach. I had some good photos of the H bitt and anchor winch so they came out first time around. The towing winch was a whole lot tougher to build as I did not have much info. I think my version 3 came out ok. The derrick winch pictured was version 1 it has gone back to the shipyard for some changes. And than there was the capstan which came out the first try.
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steamschooner got a reaction from BANYAN in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Ok, a little update on my project. I am getting closer to being able to fasten cabin to the deck. A few hoses to drape, couple of fittings to add.
Tring to get as much done on cabin while not on model.
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steamschooner reacted to Greg Davis in A Port Dredger 1750 by Greg Davis - FINISHED - Scale 1:36
I finished planking the port side and have given it two rounds of smoothing; first with 100 grit sandpaper and then with 150 grit. This is how it will stay until the 'bolts' are in place. At that point I will do the finish sanding as it will be more difficult to do so once the doublings have been added. Final contouring of the top edge is also on hold, until the deck beams are in place.
Next, I will work on partially planking the starboard side.
I know there are a couple of tasks to take care of before the deck beams, but I am trying to decide how I should construct them: cut them out individually, shape a larger piece of wood to the proper camber and then slice off the beams, or create a mould and bend strips to the correct shape. The mould method might be good practice before making the planking for the two dredger wheels ...
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steamschooner got a reaction from Knocklouder in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Ok, a little update on my project. I am getting closer to being able to fasten cabin to the deck. A few hoses to drape, couple of fittings to add.
Tring to get as much done on cabin while not on model.
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steamschooner got a reaction from Roger Pellett in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Ok, a little update on my project. I am getting closer to being able to fasten cabin to the deck. A few hoses to drape, couple of fittings to add.
Tring to get as much done on cabin while not on model.
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steamschooner got a reaction from MAGIC's Craig in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Keith, You are right they are time comsuming. Things like shackles I will often make them in batches and do not know how long each one takes. I might not want to know, just another step in building my model. making extra's is also good practice. Keeping the shackles the same size is a matter of keeping the eyes the same size and keeping the tails the same length on all of them.
Thanks to all that has hit the like button.
Steve
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steamschooner got a reaction from FlyingFish in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Ok, a little update on my project. I am getting closer to being able to fasten cabin to the deck. A few hoses to drape, couple of fittings to add.
Tring to get as much done on cabin while not on model.
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steamschooner got a reaction from schooner in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
This weeks pictures, I used some 1500 grit paper for the main deck nonskid. Seems it wants to collect every bit of dust.
The decals for the hull numbers were made using white backed decal sheets, Each number and letter had to be cut out individually
I allways liked the wood rail at the bow, do not know why it was installed maybe a chafing piece for lines or just a fashion piece.
Draft markings are dry transfer numbers, oh my looks like I need to clean edge of boot topping.
Last we have a mockup of a overview, most pieces are not yet glued down.
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steamschooner got a reaction from mikegr in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
This weeks pictures contain more fittings. So I will start with one of the boo boos I mentioned earlier. It shows the picture of the propeller with a chunk of wire wrapped around one blade of propeller. Black arrow points to one of several holes in bottom. I used this photo to model my models propeller.
Bill boards for the beach gear storage were hard to get correct I think this was version 6.
The boat davits was another of the hard ones to get right, needs a little more added but needs to have the whale boat mounted first.
On the deck house I used some P.E. doors but added the quick acting door levers. installed vent pipes and other bitts.
This is the fire monitor platform minus the railings. Life rafts are 3d printed from shapeways.
Last is more of the fittings, ammo lockers, engine room vents, boiler stack, and more.
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steamschooner got a reaction from KeithAug in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Ok, a little update on my project. I am getting closer to being able to fasten cabin to the deck. A few hoses to drape, couple of fittings to add.
Tring to get as much done on cabin while not on model.
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steamschooner got a reaction from Ras Ambrioso in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Keith, You are right they are time comsuming. Things like shackles I will often make them in batches and do not know how long each one takes. I might not want to know, just another step in building my model. making extra's is also good practice. Keeping the shackles the same size is a matter of keeping the eyes the same size and keeping the tails the same length on all of them.
Thanks to all that has hit the like button.
Steve
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steamschooner got a reaction from FriedClams in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Keith, I am using 28 ga brass wire wrapped around drill bit the desired size. The ends of wire is than pinched forming the two on the right. The ends are than cut back. ( trial & error ) as to how long they need to be. I than fold the ends over on to itself and with the help of a jig I solder the eyes closed. The next step is to drill out the eyes for shackle bolts.
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steamschooner got a reaction from FlyingFish in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
For the port holes I took some flattened copper wire and formed rings of two sizes. I made a couple of mandrels for shaping and soldering the rings. When installed in the holes they were left a little proud of the deck house. I also have been making shackles as there are a good number of them on this model.
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steamschooner got a reaction from FlyingFish in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
This weeks pictures, I used some 1500 grit paper for the main deck nonskid. Seems it wants to collect every bit of dust.
The decals for the hull numbers were made using white backed decal sheets, Each number and letter had to be cut out individually
I allways liked the wood rail at the bow, do not know why it was installed maybe a chafing piece for lines or just a fashion piece.
Draft markings are dry transfer numbers, oh my looks like I need to clean edge of boot topping.
Last we have a mockup of a overview, most pieces are not yet glued down.
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steamschooner got a reaction from Mirabell61 in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
This weeks pictures contain more fittings. So I will start with one of the boo boos I mentioned earlier. It shows the picture of the propeller with a chunk of wire wrapped around one blade of propeller. Black arrow points to one of several holes in bottom. I used this photo to model my models propeller.
Bill boards for the beach gear storage were hard to get correct I think this was version 6.
The boat davits was another of the hard ones to get right, needs a little more added but needs to have the whale boat mounted first.
On the deck house I used some P.E. doors but added the quick acting door levers. installed vent pipes and other bitts.
This is the fire monitor platform minus the railings. Life rafts are 3d printed from shapeways.
Last is more of the fittings, ammo lockers, engine room vents, boiler stack, and more.
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steamschooner got a reaction from FriedClams in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Thanks Keith, The winches were a fun challenge as was the other fittings, Most were made using pictures, very little drawings were available.
Steve
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steamschooner got a reaction from BANYAN in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
These are a few of the deck fittings. The Ellis anchors were difficult as I did not have a drawing of them. Then I found a drawing of them which I used to make version 5. These anchors were known as beach gear, used in pulling ships off a beach. I had some good photos of the H bitt and anchor winch so they came out first time around. The towing winch was a whole lot tougher to build as I did not have much info. I think my version 3 came out ok. The derrick winch pictured was version 1 it has gone back to the shipyard for some changes. And than there was the capstan which came out the first try.
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steamschooner got a reaction from FriedClams in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
John, yes she was a work horse we did many different tasks. Had a few boo boo's as well. this post I will show some early pictures of the build.
The hull is a fiberglass ATF hull from scale shipyards, they do a lot of RC stuff. I bought the main deck house as well but would not do that again.
It would be fine for RC but I am building a static model. The bulwarks on the hull were way to thick and needed to be cut off flush with main deck. That and some details were just in the wrong place. I also had to add bilge keels.
Added deck supports and mount hull for working on it. Then came the main deck which I used .060 styrene sheet stock.
Next came the bulwarks and all the braces and cap rail, scuppers cut out, Side bollards were added at this time. Last we have the primed hull and you can see the rudder support that I had to add to the hull.
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steamschooner got a reaction from yvesvidal in USS Takelma (ATF 113) by steamschooner - 1/96 scale - fiberglass and styrene
Ok, a little update on my project. I am getting closer to being able to fasten cabin to the deck. A few hoses to drape, couple of fittings to add.
Tring to get as much done on cabin while not on model.
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