gluedandscrewed
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from Omega1234 in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
guess i'll have to mount some sails and get an electric fan to make her go
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
progress report, 3 months 1 week and at least 500 hours, still many knick knacks to install,, than the boilers and steam turbines,,
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from etubino in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
no video but i got the 5 inch and the director rotating 90 deg. port and starboard and the bofors 45 fore and aft, think it took about 10 ECR's before i was happy with it,,,,rube goldberg would be damn proud of this contraption gonna tie the 5 inch with the other fivers and maybe a couple more AA's mounts,,, if i dont shoot myself first!!!!
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
she got a coat of primer this morning, i couldn't resist the temptation to see what she'll look like so i put up some of the out buildings on her deck, had to go outside for some decent lighting, couple more months to outfit her and than sea trials
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
thanks lou,,
the motors are sold by harbor models as boat motors, brushed dc motors, i imagine the 7000 no load rpm would be cut way down in the water, other than physical dimensions they offer no other specs, as for batteries i intend to go with a gel or even a sealed lead acid battery for the weight and amp/hr capacity, the boat is set for two motors and props
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
thanks lou,,
the motors are sold by harbor models as boat motors, brushed dc motors, i imagine the 7000 no load rpm would be cut way down in the water, other than physical dimensions they offer no other specs, as for batteries i intend to go with a gel or even a sealed lead acid battery for the weight and amp/hr capacity, the boat is set for two motors and props
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
guess i'll have to mount some sails and get an electric fan to make her go
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from Omega1234 in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
have been procrastinating a bit lately, too damn cold, global warming my ****, been trying to engineer the means of locomotion for this 6 foot beast, my prop shafts are 5/32, not the most widely used dimension making it a bit more complicated as far as buying components for the drive line, open to any suggestions in the way of motor size, prop dia. etc,,can swing up to a 2 inch props
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
is that bad?????
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
have been procrastinating a bit lately, too damn cold, global warming my ****, been trying to engineer the means of locomotion for this 6 foot beast, my prop shafts are 5/32, not the most widely used dimension making it a bit more complicated as far as buying components for the drive line, open to any suggestions in the way of motor size, prop dia. etc,,can swing up to a 2 inch props
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from lmagna in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
have been procrastinating a bit lately, too damn cold, global warming my ****, been trying to engineer the means of locomotion for this 6 foot beast, my prop shafts are 5/32, not the most widely used dimension making it a bit more complicated as far as buying components for the drive line, open to any suggestions in the way of motor size, prop dia. etc,,can swing up to a 2 inch props
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from hexnut in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
progress report, 3 months 1 week and at least 500 hours, still many knick knacks to install,, than the boilers and steam turbines,,
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
against all odds and common sense it actually works, got all the 5 inchers,torpedo tubes and 2 bofors to rotate, somebody pinch me!!!
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
i couldnt believe it, two four foot scratch built models and she thought they were plastic kits, i think i could get away with temporary insanity and cop a plea to manslaughter!!!! anyhoo, sent her shopping so i had a couple of hours to work on the devil, got the chimneys mostly done, the head lights are in, guess the stop lights and turn signals go on the back one, steel plate for the deck and hull framing supposed to be here today so will start on that,, figure couple more excursions to the mall by the wife should have the devil afloat
P.S. anybody know what that redneck hot tub looking thing on the side of the stack is??
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from Walter Biles in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
progress report, 3 months 1 week and at least 500 hours, still many knick knacks to install,, than the boilers and steam turbines,,
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from coxswain in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
progress report, 3 months 1 week and at least 500 hours, still many knick knacks to install,, than the boilers and steam turbines,,
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from yvesvidal in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
progress report, 3 months 1 week and at least 500 hours, still many knick knacks to install,, than the boilers and steam turbines,,
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
progress report, 3 months 1 week and at least 500 hours, still many knick knacks to install,, than the boilers and steam turbines,,
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from Ondras71 in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
progress report, 3 months 1 week and at least 500 hours, still many knick knacks to install,, than the boilers and steam turbines,,
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from hexnut in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
against all odds and common sense it actually works, got all the 5 inchers,torpedo tubes and 2 bofors to rotate, somebody pinch me!!!
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from Walter Biles in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
against all odds and common sense it actually works, got all the 5 inchers,torpedo tubes and 2 bofors to rotate, somebody pinch me!!!
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
figure 8 i believe would turn the 5 and the director in opposite direction lou,,the problem is the proximity of the 40's "shaft" to the wall , cant mount a "pulley" on them and the flimsiness of the superstructure construction, its all just 1/16 basswood,,,i went thru several "engineering changes",,,plus with the 40's counter rotating we got them damn kamikazies coming and going
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
you do know, bill, when they say pictures dont lie? thats a lie!!! but thanks anyway
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
no video but i got the 5 inch and the director rotating 90 deg. port and starboard and the bofors 45 fore and aft, think it took about 10 ECR's before i was happy with it,,,,rube goldberg would be damn proud of this contraption gonna tie the 5 inch with the other fivers and maybe a couple more AA's mounts,,, if i dont shoot myself first!!!!
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gluedandscrewed got a reaction from yvesvidal in USS Melvin by gluedandscrewed - RADIO
against all odds and common sense it actually works, got all the 5 inchers,torpedo tubes and 2 bofors to rotate, somebody pinch me!!!
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