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Gabe ponders... And I could use some advice from you folks! I face a couple of conundrums: a) should I paint and apply a finish to the current planking before I close off the (small) area with the lower deck? If it's not going to be accessible, then by all means yes. If there's going to be various bits and pieces installed in that area, do those and seal before blocking access. b) Should I work on the gunports and stabilizing the frame tops before the main deck? By all means, stabilize the frames. As for the gunports.. again, it's question of access. If you're planking the inside and/or the outside, do them before planking.
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A few more links: http://southseas.nla.gov.au/refs/falc/contents.html https://maritime.org/doc/steel/index.htm and then there's this one so pack a lunch and beverage of choice... just about all links on everything nautical: http://www.boat-links.com/boatlink.html
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Another way to make shackles
mtaylor replied to vaddoc's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
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When you're ready, Froggyman, open a build log. It's the best way to get help and encouragement.
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There's a ton of brush on and spray on conformal coatings available. Almost down to "close your eyes and pick one". Watch the credits at the end of "Bitchin' Rides" and see what they list. You might need to tape it and play it back in slow motion to see it, though. A lot of electronic manufacturers still use a brush on conformal coating that's epoxy based. Been awhile since I've been around one to remember what was being used.
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Not an expert since I'm working from memory here and since the stroke, not always right. I do try to check my references though. Denis, It just hit me... what I spec'd out above was for rear-engine cars. The front engine didn't need to run outside the cage/chassis tubing unless it went next to the tranny. My bad.....
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J, The parachute cable, per the regs at the time, will route outside the chassis such that it's' not exposed to any blow up of clutch, tranny, or engine. Gives you a bit of latitude on where to mount the D-ring. Some drivers liked it over their head, some on either the left or right side and others like the pull to come up at the front of the seat. Pretty much your choice, IMO. Footnote... same for the electrical switches to control the fuel and ignition and the fire bottle cable and ring. Drivers had them put where it most comfortable and easy to reach.
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I don't think it's a whaler as there's no sign of the equipment for rendering the blubber. I'm partial to the packet ship label.
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Welcome aboard Froggyman.
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Straightening thin brass wire
mtaylor replied to vossy's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Most hobby shops carry brass wire rods and tubes for the RC folks. Probably pricier than a roll but they usually are straight. -
Admiralty model query
mtaylor replied to iMack's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
In brief, me thinks that "craft' and "art" apply equally to model ship building. The "craft" is the focus on the design and getting near as possible to the real thing. The "art" is the interpretation of the plans, details, etc. as scale. I think the masters of model shipbuilding are masters at both the craft and the art. There's a saying I hear decades ago... we learn our craft to produce art. So there's really not much separation in my opinion. Anyway, enough blathering from me. -
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The four engine was a nightmare from what I understood. Getting all four engines synced was a big problem. I know he went through a bunch of changed including going from each engine driving one wheel to setups where the front engines drove the front wheels and rear drove the back. I think he ended up with the pair on the left driving the front and the pair on the right driving the rear... again the mists of time. Edit: the photo shows what I thought he ended up with. It would have been a handful to drive any way it was configured. I had the pleasure of working with Bill Maverick back around mid-seventies... he was doing clocks for souvenirs, and I did some photography and dark room work for him. Was track photographer for a few years and had a lot of fun and met a lot of great people. Something about standing on the edge of the asphalt with all the smells and noise about 20 feet away from the starting line. Then there was diving over the guard rail if someone got out of wack during launch. Sometimes had to change underwear afterwards. Wish I had the photos from back then... rolls and rolls of 35mm negatives... lost during various moves.
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Admiralty model query
mtaylor replied to iMack's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
There's resources here on MSW also.... There's the database: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-modeling-articles-and-downloads.php that has some basic articles and also a CAD tutorial. and then there's here: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/34-cad-and-3d-modellingdrafting-plans-with-software/ Which while CAD oriented might be helpful. Lastely, there's here: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/13-ships-plans-and-project-research-general-research-on-specific-vessels-and-ship-types/ There's a pinned article at the top and for other topic, use the search.
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