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  11. NavyShooter
    My experience with them was with the RCN on our Halifax Class Frigates - we didn't have the below deck VLS, we had above deck 8 cell VLS packs on each side - the missiles would come aboard with a data pack, and would need to get cycled through the Magazine/Depot every so often as they would do the maintenance ashore. All we had to worry about was hooking up the cables, unlocking the cannisters, and making sure they synched properly with our FC Radars on installation. If that worked, they were good for a while onboard. As Magazine Custodian, I signed for the missiles, torps, and all other energetic 'stuff' onboard...to the tune of over 6000Kg NEQ (12,000 pounds or so). NS
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    A true labour of love here - well done on the 3D modeling. The complexity of the Talos missile system is fascinating. Having sailed on ships with VLS, it certainly makes me understand why they transitioned from the Talos to the VLS. The simplicity of systems for a cannister based missile system makes it so much easier to maintain. NS
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  24. NavyShooter
    Here's a video that talks about it a bit. Option 13 for the PWM frequency will set it to higher frequencies - ideally go with the 16KhZ which is almost beyond the audible range, and makes it effectively silent!
  25. NavyShooter
    Suggestion - if you go with a Hobbywing 1080 ESC, you can adjust the internal frequency that they operate at - when operated at lower frequencies, they 'whine' like most ESCs do. If you adjust the Freq to the higher end, the ESC whine effectively disappears. I've got a video somewhere about doing that...let me dig up a link. I don't know if your 1060's are able to be programmed the same way.
  26. NavyShooter
    Looking at your results with those, I'll suggest trying a 0.25mm nozzle with your FDM and slow down your printing speed a bit - you'll end up with a finer bit of detail, and a nicer finish. The funnel and vents may turn out OK!
  27. NavyShooter
    I'm not a railroad guy, but damn....this is beautiful work. Your subject matter is interesting, and the history that all of this ties together is amazing...from the tales of how grain elevators worked back in the day to your leaf grinding...wow! Definitely following this thread going forward! Great work! NS
  28. NavyShooter
    I came across this site a while back talking about WW2 Royal Navy Ship's boats: Royal Navy Ship’s Boats of WWII – On The Slipway And, if you're looking for some minimally detailed ship's launches, here's a site that may help: (you may have to sign up for this forum to access them though) RN Steam Launches | R/C Warship Combat Ship's boats and liferafts | R/C Warship Combat
  29. NavyShooter
    Welcome aboard! What part of the world do you live in? NS
  30. NavyShooter
    The verdict about what I was able to get done in a week was - not much - I was sick in bed for most of 3 days. Ended up with this for presentation - no - some of the aircraft ain't right - no - I don't care. It was done specifically to tweak some Air-Force types who were visiting to have a look and we had a good laugh about it. 🙂
  31. NavyShooter
    Very nicely built! The ropework is well done!!
  32. NavyShooter
    Gorilla Glue applied...weights holding the deck down...we'll see how it looks tomorrow.
  33. NavyShooter
    She's been on the shelf since December - hobby show in a week - wonder what I can get done on her this week in advance of the show?
  34. NavyShooter
    Some further progress on HMS Puncher - shafts didn't arrive from the prop-shop in the UK, and Simon has gone radio silent, so I'm guessing I've wasted my money there....so I got some Dumas hardware that fit the bill. A bit long on the interior side, but it was the right diameter stuffing tube, and the right diameter prop, so yeah, here we are. Also, doing some epoxy work on the St Thomas and had a bit of left-over resin, so I poured in a pound of lead shot and epoxied it into place along the length of the keel. We'll see how she looks next weekend at the Shearwater Aviation Museum hobby show!
  35. NavyShooter
    Hull is looking GREAT after the 2nd coat, so I've switched her to being upside-right, and we've got some minor repairs completed, a new coaming lip added, some internal supports to keep the deck from sagging, and a layer of epoxy on the uppers. I think she's nearly done.
  36. NavyShooter
    Second layer of epoxy is added and is now curing. Once that's done, I'll be flipping her right side up again and will finish up the uppers - ready to shift here to her new home in Ontario in a couple of weeks! NS

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