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mtdoramike got a reaction from lmagna in The walk of shame
No problem Mark, this was never intended to be a build log only a topic of conversation. I will most definately do a proper build log in the appropriate forum when I get started on it, which will be a few months yet. Hopefully we will be able to tie this thread in with the build log.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in The walk of shame
These are some of the extras I received with the kit. The props and prop shafts are for a two screw setup, which is a default setup for most of these battle ship builds. But the actual ship I believe was a 4 screw.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in The walk of shame
I had planned on slowing down a bit on model building and planned for the Billings Calypso to be my last for awhile. But as luick would have it I picked up a little orphan kit of a Trumpeter 1/200 scale USS Missouri or Big Mo as she was called back in the day. I have had an itch to build a trumpeter kit for quite some time and this was my opportunity. The kit had been sitting around for a bit being neglected so I figured what the hell. I thought I had gotten the monkey off my back, but I guess not. So now I have to do that walk of shame.,
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in The walk of shame
No problem Mark, this was never intended to be a build log only a topic of conversation. I will most definately do a proper build log in the appropriate forum when I get started on it, which will be a few months yet. Hopefully we will be able to tie this thread in with the build log.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in The walk of shame
They have a ton of hop up upgrades for these Trumpeter kits and the Missouri is no exception. I'm probably going to build it straight out of the box, with a few exceptions, I would like to put a wooden deck on it and maybe some brass turned cannon or guns. Don't get me wrong, the Craig said the kit can be built straight out of the box and get a fine model and looking through everything I agree. But I have seen some brass turned guns for a Trumpeter Bismarck and you could tell the difference between the molded guns and the brass turned guns. So eventhough the guns will be painted ( to me it's almost a crime to paint beautifully turned brass) but we'll see.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from popeye the sailor in The walk of shame
Yeah, I suspect that is why the running gear package is setup for a two screw operation. The dummy props woulod have to be for display only because I can see where they we cause a bit of drag if not operational. I know what you mean about space Lou, the model as well as the real deal takes a lot of room to turn, although battle ships weren't as bad as carriers for needing plenty of ocean.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in The walk of shame
These are some of the extras I received with the kit. The props and prop shafts are for a two screw setup, which is a default setup for most of these battle ship builds. But the actual ship I believe was a 4 screw.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in The walk of shame
Popeye, you sound like me. I can do anything tomorrow, I can climb Mt. Everest tomorrow, I can become President tomorrow, I can travel around the world tomorrow. Tomorrow, the greatest word ever created. I used that word often when my wife gives me that honey do list. Hopefully for you and Lou, that one day will be tomorrow.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from popeye the sailor in The walk of shame
No problem Mark, this was never intended to be a build log only a topic of conversation. I will most definately do a proper build log in the appropriate forum when I get started on it, which will be a few months yet. Hopefully we will be able to tie this thread in with the build log.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from catopower in HMS Terror by DanielD - FINISHED - OcCre - Scale 1:75 - Second Build Started 10/4/2020
Absolutely beautiful work.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from popeye the sailor in The walk of shame
They have a ton of hop up upgrades for these Trumpeter kits and the Missouri is no exception. I'm probably going to build it straight out of the box, with a few exceptions, I would like to put a wooden deck on it and maybe some brass turned cannon or guns. Don't get me wrong, the Craig said the kit can be built straight out of the box and get a fine model and looking through everything I agree. But I have seen some brass turned guns for a Trumpeter Bismarck and you could tell the difference between the molded guns and the brass turned guns. So eventhough the guns will be painted ( to me it's almost a crime to paint beautifully turned brass) but we'll see.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in The walk of shame
Yeah, I suspect that is why the running gear package is setup for a two screw operation. The dummy props woulod have to be for display only because I can see where they we cause a bit of drag if not operational. I know what you mean about space Lou, the model as well as the real deal takes a lot of room to turn, although battle ships weren't as bad as carriers for needing plenty of ocean.
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mtdoramike reacted to thibaultron in The walk of shame
The advantage of the dummy props for RC, is that the drag they create, require more thrust from the operating ones, of course. The extra thrust sends more water past the rudders, giving you more maneuverability. Also to get a properly shaped wake and bow wave the speed should be the square root of the scale, not a "Scale Speed". The square root is what they use in all the naval test tanks.
For instance, the Missouri steamed at about 35 to 36 knots top speed. Your model should go about 1/14th of this, not 1/200th.
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mtdoramike reacted to mtaylor in The walk of shame
Mike. Can you post the actual build in the proper log area because if goes any further here, I'll be way off topic on this section of MSW? Thanks.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from reklein in The walk of shame
These are some of the extras I received with the kit. The props and prop shafts are for a two screw setup, which is a default setup for most of these battle ship builds. But the actual ship I believe was a 4 screw.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in The walk of shame
They have a ton of hop up upgrades for these Trumpeter kits and the Missouri is no exception. I'm probably going to build it straight out of the box, with a few exceptions, I would like to put a wooden deck on it and maybe some brass turned cannon or guns. Don't get me wrong, the Craig said the kit can be built straight out of the box and get a fine model and looking through everything I agree. But I have seen some brass turned guns for a Trumpeter Bismarck and you could tell the difference between the molded guns and the brass turned guns. So eventhough the guns will be painted ( to me it's almost a crime to paint beautifully turned brass) but we'll see.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from lmagna in The walk of shame
Yeah, I suspect that is why the running gear package is setup for a two screw operation. The dummy props woulod have to be for display only because I can see where they we cause a bit of drag if not operational. I know what you mean about space Lou, the model as well as the real deal takes a lot of room to turn, although battle ships weren't as bad as carriers for needing plenty of ocean.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from lmagna in The walk of shame
They have a ton of hop up upgrades for these Trumpeter kits and the Missouri is no exception. I'm probably going to build it straight out of the box, with a few exceptions, I would like to put a wooden deck on it and maybe some brass turned cannon or guns. Don't get me wrong, the Craig said the kit can be built straight out of the box and get a fine model and looking through everything I agree. But I have seen some brass turned guns for a Trumpeter Bismarck and you could tell the difference between the molded guns and the brass turned guns. So eventhough the guns will be painted ( to me it's almost a crime to paint beautifully turned brass) but we'll see.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in The walk of shame
Yeah, I suspect that is why the running gear package is setup for a two screw operation. The dummy props woulod have to be for display only because I can see where they we cause a bit of drag if not operational. I know what you mean about space Lou, the model as well as the real deal takes a lot of room to turn, although battle ships weren't as bad as carriers for needing plenty of ocean.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in The walk of shame
These are some of the extras I received with the kit. The props and prop shafts are for a two screw setup, which is a default setup for most of these battle ship builds. But the actual ship I believe was a 4 screw.
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mtdoramike reacted to lmagna in The walk of shame
Yes they were, (are). But for purposes of RC operation two is more than enough. Remember you have something like an 8:1 hull ratio and it will not take much to get it going plenty fast enough to look realistic. (Or get yourself in trouble if you don't have plenty of room😭). Denis's suggestion of dummy props for when the ship is on display is a pretty good one.
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mtdoramike reacted to popeye the sailor in The walk of shame
....knew you were gonna say that guess I'd better start matching up the paints .....huh?!?!
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Ryland Craze in The walk of shame
These are some of the extras I received with the kit. The props and prop shafts are for a two screw setup, which is a default setup for most of these battle ship builds. But the actual ship I believe was a 4 screw.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from thibaultron in The walk of shame
These are some of the extras I received with the kit. The props and prop shafts are for a two screw setup, which is a default setup for most of these battle ship builds. But the actual ship I believe was a 4 screw.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in The walk of shame
These are some of the extras I received with the kit. The props and prop shafts are for a two screw setup, which is a default setup for most of these battle ship builds. But the actual ship I believe was a 4 screw.
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