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    Longevity, really. It's all still up for further discussion, nothing has been decided either way, just opening up options I'd say go for it! Keep building what you enjoy Andy
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    So now that the lower rollers are all in place, I can turn my attention to the cross bracing at the bottom of the boom. Nothing really fancy. I've sent the cradle rollers off to be copied, so hopefully before then end of the month I should have them in hand, and along with my still MIA parts I should be able to get this unloading boom out of the way, and get on to the rest of the detail work about the ship.... oh yeah... and finish the hull.... enough of these dry-fit overall photos. Andy
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    Heating white metal parts can be risky, as you do risk melting them. In the case of cast decorations, look into making a resin copy. Urethane resin plastic can be easily bent after a quick dip in boiling water, and will cool and harden again, without risk of melting the part. Andy
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    Hmm... Another good idea... Thanks Mark! Hi Popeye, thanks for the offer, but I have some scale electric motor castings on order that should arrive any day now Andy
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    I know..... I'd have to locate some larger format film.... If it still exists... Same basic idea, just a generation, or so, newer. Andy
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    Dan, unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) it's just going to be static. Trying to get 100+ individual rollers square, true and turning freely is a task I can well do without. At a larger scale, with Michael Mott's machining ability.... I might have considered it...... Maybe...... John, I was originally thinking of using something like construction paper, but I've also begun to think maybe film strip, if I could find some with about 30mm between the perforations (so I could cut the off and still have a belt wide enough)..... Robbyn, yeah.. I'm still here.... Although I'm feeling more like a fringe dweller lately. I'm glad you like my progress to date, but I must admit, she still lacking in a lot of essential details. In due time I'll get there, once I get the unloading gear finished I'll have more time to devote to getting the rest sorted. Andy
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    So..... rolling right along... More rollers. Made up the assembly that supported belt under the loop belt hopper. I've also added the heel roller, and drive and tensioning rollers...and a few more small rollers just for good measure. The boom belt drive motors were locaded on a platform atop the boom. You can see where this will be, with the belt chain drive covers protuding up awaiting their respective motors (castings are on order)Aside from some bracing, I'm basically waiting for parts, sheaves, motors, walkway mesh...... maybe next week I might see something arrive..... Andy
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    Yup! Launched as Glenmohr, but renamed right after launching. Also the first commercial vessel to transit the current Welland Canal in 1932. Andy
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    Well.. I was thinking to guess the name of that rowing skiff in the bottom centre just off the bow of that steam tug.... But, yeah, the laker will do just fine.
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    As Promised
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    I'd say, just go with whichever makes you happier..... And at the moment, you and pretty much everyone else so far seem to be in favour of the Victory. Andy
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    I'll have something up tomorrow, 'til then, hang tight Andy
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    HMS Caroline
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    Nice fix, she looks none the worse for wear after her maiden flight.... Andy
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    Hi Nick, Dry brushing is a technique where you remove virtually all the paint from a brush before applying. Basically, lightly dip the brush in paint and then dab it off on a piece of paper towel until the brush leaves just the barest hint of paint. This trick is useful for highlighting details, such as bolt heads or other small protruding objects, in a contrasting colour. Andy
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    USS New Hampshire
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    Pictures as promised. The first shot shows two of the three types of rollers used on the boom conveyor. The top carriage rollers are the ones I'm going to have cast. That's the one on the right. Too many variables to make fabricating 50+ of them worth while. I'm going for the easy road. The ones on the left are to support the belt on its return to the heel. There are considerably less of them. A small break from reality here, in the name of simplicity. These "rollers" are actually a set of wheels spaced out along an axle, rather than a complete roller. Since visibility will be somewhat limited, I opted for this approach. It still looks good enough for me, or anyone poking around. The second photo shows the boom head and the head roller installed, as well as some of the return rollers. I am currently working my way down the boom towards where the boom drive will be installed. I've got a little thinking to do in that area as I have a good idea how the boom drive worked, I just need to figure out the construction. Andy
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    Your photography really shows off the graceful curves of this vessel really well. And the rail you've built only adds to the overall effect. Nicely done! Andy
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    Yeeow! Sorry to see you suffer such a painful setback. Good to hear that repairs are underway and going well. Andy
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    **whistles approvingly** Yeah.... Nice job... Andy
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    Thanks everyone! Although I don't think my boat qualifies as a scratch build (the whole hull is pre-moulded), I am nonetheless flattered. I've been working on rollers and roller carriages. I'll post some photos later on. I'm going to have a friend of mine cast the roller carriages for me, as I need over 50 of the b**gers, and I have no desire to make them all by hand. You'll see why when I get to the pictures..... Andy
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    So at last, I finally have what could be called a structure. I've now added all the bottom cross members to the unloading boom, and tied the two side trusses together. They stick out because there is a walkway on each side that they also support. The channel running towards the head of the boom at a shallow angle is there to support the belt roller assemblies. The will sit cross-ways on top of the channel. There are a lot of them, but the plan is to make one good one and have a friend of mine cast the rest out of resin. Save me about a decade of work. Finally in case anyone forgot, I am actually working on a boat.... a pic of the work done to date. Everything is still just dry fit for now, there are many details to be added and much of the painting is easier done while things are still in chunks. Andy
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    Popeye... Nope just Lego... But then... For some reason I did end up staring and the school gymnasium ceiling quite a bit when I was younger.... John, thanks Andy
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    Thanks everybody! And now for another in the series of Andy's Endless Photos of White Plastic Thing-ies (or The Monochromatic Build Log), the second boom side truss is now complete, and symetrical to the first (or as close as I care to get it lacking a scanning electron microscope and a ruler to measure micrometers....). Yes, my mind is a little warped this morning, as you would expect. When this project is finally finished, if I so much as see another piece of styrene angle... I'm going to have to wait on a few parts to arrive before I go much further.... I have no desire to manufacture 24 plastic sheaves for the topping lift, especially since there are commercially available bits that can hopefully save what's left of my sanity.... (what little there is)... There's still a boat-load of other details to deal with. Andy
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    That looks really sweet. And a good explanation on how you install the bent planks. It may not be a tutorial, but I'm sure many will find this information useful. Andy

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