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The scale in the title is 1:48. From the dimensions on the ANCRE site.... 110 cm (43 inches) long.
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I don't see why not. Many of the builders doing POB scratch and kits do that. I'm doing on my Belle Poule even.
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Salty Dog, I agree with Bob. Go ahead and start a log. It's actually to your benefit to have one. You might start with just a bit of background to get everyone up to speed. Doesn't have be in depth, just a few pictures (if you have some) from early on and bit of text. Good luck and enjoy the ride.
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Indeed they are. It always amazed when I think about it... the rotors barely support their own weight. They sag. Yet, they lift the weight of a full loaded helicopter. Yes, centrifugal force but still..... I have to wonder what the first test pilot thought after walking around, preflighting it and moving those blades and watching them bend.
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Gary, those of us who flew in them or maintained them felt much the same way. We also called them "thousands of parts flying loose formation".
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Home, bench top laser cutters.
mtaylor replied to Bill Hudson's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
With the new generations of laser cutters, 3D printing, and CNC mills, etc,. there's a lot of choices as to the best set up for each person. Some suppliers are still using lasers and some others have gone to CNC. It's all a matter of picking your tools..... -
Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
You have a good plan, Nenad. I'm looking forward to more updates on this beauty.- 4,152 replies
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Home, bench top laser cutters.
mtaylor replied to Bill Hudson's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
As others have mentioned... lasers come in all sizes and shapes and prices. Same for the software. Perhaps you could give us more info.. such as wood thickness and species and what you're thinking about cutting/etching? There is a learning curve first with the drafting software and then there's the laser itself. I've had to run tests on just about every type and thickness of the woods I use. A bit of a pain but the numbers give me a starting point which then will be fine toned when I start cutting. I have a 50 W tube in my laser (it's old... it was pricey... and is rather basic. Basically it's a glorified K40). It's basic in that I've had to modify it for different thickness cuts, not mention upping the power over the stock tube which needed a different power supply Sadly, most of the time, it just sits in the corner waiting for me patiently as lately I've not had much to cut on it. BTW, my laser sits on it's own bench along with the power supply. I do have a cooling unit instead of using the bucket of ice water most seem have used. It's about 32" X 28" with a cutting area of 12 X 10 or so. -
No one wore rank insignia during the social hours with us either. Even the air crews state side removed them for gatherings. Everyone was a private. LOL.
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I"m loving this build. The Billy Ruffian (Bellerophon) is one of my favorite 74's. I'm happy to see your build being updated.
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I'm here... just watching quietly. I wasn't Army or Air Force but Marine. My first squadron was a training unit for pilots.. CH-34's and then CH-53's. So not much I can say and stay on topic.... Marine/Navy primary chopper training in the Vietnam era was in Florida. Our squadron (ours and another unit that did Ch-46's) were for advanced training on "type". We had a good outfit in California. Very close, very much "not your average Marine" views in many ways. But air crews have their own formalities and ignore others once you're in the chopper. Don't know if that's changed or not.
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Hmmm... if I go to my icon at the top of the page (on a PC).. tap the little down arrow, I can pick "Settings". Inside of Settings on the left side is "Signature" which looks like the pic below. I've circled the chain icon which is in a different place than then in reply to a post. Clicking the "chain" opens a pop-up for you to enter the URL of the link and the link name.
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I always thought it was "title" followed by "last name".
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The Last Frame
mtaylor replied to Don Case's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Don, are you going to fully plank or leave off the planking? If planking, just add another 1/16" to rear frame. The logical move from here is just move the rear frame back or add the filler if it's not going to be seen. -
Nice touch on the markings. They are wonderfully done... if tanks can be wonderful that is.
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Looking like every old repair shop I"ve been in though the floor looks like it's been swept for the photo.
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Sorry to hear about your mother. This is a wonderful tribute to her.
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Count me in for seat near the front, Patrick.
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Welcome to MSW, Kirk.
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Welcome to MSW, Michael. I'm not sure what you mean by "real models".... what your current project is fills that category very well.
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A good plan, OC.
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An excellent philosophy to have.
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Welcome to MSW, Kramer. I hope you have many happy days building ships.
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Welcome to MSW, Jeff.
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Welcome to MSW, Mike from a former Marine. Quite a few of us here. I'm looking forward to your build.
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