jim_smits Posted December 13, 2015 Author #31 Posted December 13, 2015 The second past of the assembly is a gear support arm which transfers power back to the main gear sandwiches. The build will be repeating these two sets of builds for the next few months until all the planets are in place. Canute, CaptainSteve, popeye the sailor and 5 others 8 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
jim_smits Posted December 13, 2015 Author #32 Posted December 13, 2015 Finally the Mars support arm is inserted into the gear sandwich and fixed in place with a grub screw. The finishing touch is to add the moons Phobos and Diemos and Mars itself. All the brass parts are really starting to add up and the Orrery is starting to get pretty weighty! mtaylor, mattsayers148, Landlocked123 and 12 others 15 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
Canute Posted December 14, 2015 #33 Posted December 14, 2015 Jim, your build looks very good. Nice job. GLakie, CaptainSteve, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
jim_smits Posted January 31, 2016 Author #34 Posted January 31, 2016 Hi all, Slight delay on the Orrery build; my debit card expired and I so I had to pay Eaglemoss over the phone. They weren't exactly prompt in sending out my magazines. Anyway, I've finally received this months batch and parts. bhermann, mtaylor, mattsayers148 and 7 others 10 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
jim_smits Posted January 31, 2016 Author #35 Posted January 31, 2016 Not a huge amount to describe as alluded to before as the builds will be very similar for the next few sets of issues. Built the gear sandwich and mounting support for the planet arm. GLakie, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
jim_smits Posted January 31, 2016 Author #36 Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Construction of the gear support arm. Edited January 31, 2016 by jim_smits mattsayers148, GLakie, Omega1234 and 3 others 6 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
jim_smits Posted January 31, 2016 Author #37 Posted January 31, 2016 Finally added the planet support arm and Ceres. Next step will be Jupiter! GLakie, GuntherMT, Canute and 11 others 14 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
GLakie Posted January 31, 2016 #38 Posted January 31, 2016 Cool stuff Jim! mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild
mtaylor Posted January 31, 2016 #39 Posted January 31, 2016 Very cool... I like it. Ceres? Are there other dwarf planets or moons also in this? CaptainSteve, Omega1234, mattsayers148 and 3 others 6 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
bhermann Posted January 31, 2016 #40 Posted January 31, 2016 Wow - planets AND asteroids - I like it! Bob CaptainSteve, popeye the sailor, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd
jim_smits Posted February 1, 2016 Author #41 Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Very cool... I like it. Ceres? Are there other dwarf planets or moons also in this? Yes it will include Pluto and Eris. They will move really slowly....! Edited February 1, 2016 by jim_smits GLakie, CaptainSteve, bhermann and 4 others 7 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
jim_smits Posted February 12, 2016 Author #42 Posted February 12, 2016 Well the one advantage of having a delayed set of issues is that the next set seems to turn up really quickly! I'll update tonight with Jupiter section of the build. I have also ordered and received some steel grub screws to replace the brass ones. Should be more tolerant of adjustments without stripping. Omega1234, GLakie and Canute 3 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
jim_smits Posted February 12, 2016 Author #43 Posted February 12, 2016 As promised here is the addition of Jupiter to the build. Nice big planet! Same routine as before, built the sandwich of gears and the support arm and threaded onto the main shaft and tightened the grub screw to attach. GLakie, Omega1234, GuntherMT and 11 others 14 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
Omega1234 Posted February 13, 2016 #44 Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Hi Jim I'm always looking forward to your updates on this build because it's such a fascinating subject matter. I'm hoping, if possible, that when it's finished, you'd be able to post a video of the system working, so that we can further admire your efforts. Cheers Patrick Edited February 13, 2016 by Omega1234 Canute, popeye the sailor, GLakie and 3 others 6 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora
jim_smits Posted February 13, 2016 Author #45 Posted February 13, 2016 Hi Omega I was just thinking last night that I'll make sure I make a video and upload it for you all! Hope you enjoy the updates. Jim CaptainSteve, popeye the sailor, GLakie and 4 others 7 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
jim_smits Posted March 4, 2016 Author #46 Posted March 4, 2016 Just to tease you all, the next set of parts arrived last night! I've now been able to add Saturn to the build and as per the real thing it looks awesome. It has also highlighted just how large this build is going to be with another four arms still to go. With that in mind a new set of wider 'feet' were provided to keep the orrery upright. In addition, all the brass grub screws have now been upgraded to steel to avoid any stripping issues when adjusting the arms. I'll follow up with images tonight / tomorrow morning. popeye the sailor, Canute, mattsayers148 and 4 others 7 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
jim_smits Posted March 4, 2016 Author #47 Posted March 4, 2016 As promised. mtaylor, Jolley Roger, cog and 14 others 17 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
Omega1234 Posted March 5, 2016 #48 Posted March 5, 2016 Hi Jim Very nice! Have you given any thought as to how you're going to display her? I'm thinking in a large blacked out cabinet with some strategically placed overhead lights to highlight the beauty of the whole structure (my thoughts only, of course). Cheers Patrick mattsayers148, Canute, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora
jim_smits Posted March 5, 2016 Author #49 Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) Haven't thought about where it will live but purely because we are hoping to move house in the next three weeks. Will be able to find a decent spot after that! Edited March 5, 2016 by jim_smits cog, GLakie, mattsayers148 and 4 others 7 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
cog Posted March 5, 2016 #50 Posted March 5, 2016 You'll be needing time ... a precious commodity, Jim ... moving will be a drainage on your reserves aswell ... Hope all will go smoothly ... you'll be staying in Bristol ...? Cheers mattsayers148, popeye the sailor, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
jim_smits Posted March 6, 2016 Author #51 Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Yes, staying in Bristol. Moving out of rental house in Bradley Stoke and buying house over in Willsbridge. It's got a 2nd garage/car port which will be getting converted to man cave/workshop. Reserves are taking a hammering! Getting married in September as well..... Edited March 6, 2016 by jim_smits Canute, GLakie, CaptainSteve and 7 others 10 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
cog Posted March 6, 2016 #52 Posted March 6, 2016 Congratulations, Jim, and to the misses. Getting a man cave is certainly important with the hobby ... hope it will be smooth sailing till it's ready Cheers mtaylor, popeye the sailor, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
druxey Posted March 8, 2016 #53 Posted March 8, 2016 Just found this thread - your project is sooo cool! I guess that the company don't export to N. America, or I'd be tempted. I remember seeing orreries in museums when I was young, and being fascinated. All the best with moving and your upcoming nuptials, Jim. GLakie, Canute, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
geoff Posted March 9, 2016 #54 Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) congrats Jim, hope the move and wedding go well ! All the best, Geoff. PS My son Charlie & myself built the orrery a few years ago but it looks like yours is an upgraded version of ours? Edited March 9, 2016 by geoff GLakie, Omega1234, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote
jim_smits Posted May 1, 2016 Author #55 Posted May 1, 2016 Hi, Next update finally! Next set of gears have been added and therefore I can add the planet Uranus (no jokes please....) to the Orrery. The gearing ratios are really kicking in and the last couple of planets are barely moving. It will be interesting once the motor has been added and I can playing around with the speeds. cog, Ryland Craze, _SalD_ and 13 others 16 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
Altduck Posted May 1, 2016 #56 Posted May 1, 2016 That's really becoming a handsome and instructive machine! Richard cog, Canute, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Richard
cog Posted May 2, 2016 #57 Posted May 2, 2016 That doesn't look like a 'man cave' Jim ... not jet installed I presume ... a lot of other distractions but for the solar system ... It looks very promising! Don't speed up to much ... you might throuw them out of orbit ...! Cheers mtaylor, popeye the sailor and Omega1234 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ...
Canute Posted May 2, 2016 #58 Posted May 2, 2016 Jim, as a once upon a time AF Navigator/Weapons Systems Officer, using celestial navigation was a required subject. I am fascinated with your build. I need to find one of that quality. Thanks for sharing. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, mattsayers148 and 1 other 4 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
pshrynk Posted May 3, 2016 #59 Posted May 3, 2016 You mentioned that there are instructions to "set" the "astral clock" to a couple dates. Is there instruction on how to calculate the positions for any date? A birthday, perhaps? Omega1234, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote
jim_smits Posted May 3, 2016 Author #60 Posted May 3, 2016 Hey, The 'instructions' to set the dates are actually engraved planetary positions on the base plates. To do a birthday I would find an online planetarium site and plug in the dates and use that as a guide. Canute, popeye the sailor, mattsayers148 and 1 other 4 Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo
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