McSpuds Posted March 30, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) Here we go.... I have finally got back in the saddle again. Although my experience in POB or POF is not much, I do have extensive experience with scratch building 1/144 scale WWI and WWII vessels for RC. I joined Chuck's Syren build years ago and loved it, but I had to eventually drop the build after a time. When I get this one completed I hope to build cross section that includes a mast section. One of my favorite builds in the past I have seen included a cross section with a couple of marines in the crows nest, firing back down into the melee. Like other new builders, I have been looking at some of the other builds and I am definitely a little intimidated! I look forward to seeing how well I can do this. Not sure, but here is a quick question, is it possible to move the cross section forward or aft to include a mast? and how would I perform that? Edited April 9, 2019 by McSpuds spelling mtaylor, CaptainSteve, Jolley Roger and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted April 1, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 1, 2019 Looking forward to seeing your build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpuds Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted April 1, 2019 (edited) OK I was looking at a Brynes Sander, have been for some time, but I think I will get pre-milled wood for this build and get my sander later. Issue is that both Crown Timberyard and Wood Project Source are CLOSED! I hope not for long! Edited April 1, 2019 by McSpuds ChadB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpuds Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted April 1, 2019 @Pete38 You live about one hour from me. BTW I can not see any of your photos on your cross section build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted April 2, 2019 Share #5 Posted April 2, 2019 yep, just a little south from you Something happen to them and with work I have not had the time to get them reloaded, hoping to get to it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadB Posted April 4, 2019 Share #6 Posted April 4, 2019 Good luck! That's a bummer that Crown Timberyard is closed. In the meantime get your plans printed out and ready to go! Chad mtaylor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpuds Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Headed to my favorite blueprint shop today. Will make a build board this weekend. Any suggestions for which style or type? Edited April 5, 2019 by McSpuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpuds Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Just a little guidance needed on files before I print most. I printed two Frame sheets. I used no "fit to sheet" option and 100%. Two sections are different scale. I am assuming that the 0DoubleFrame64, selected above, is WHAT? it definitely is not the same scale as the 0DoubleFrameComponent481, of which I think is 1:48 scale at 100% The KeelParts481 is the same scale as the 2nd file. So where did this 0DoubleFrame64 come from? and what is it used for? Edited April 5, 2019 by McSpuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 5, 2019 Share #9 Posted April 5, 2019 The 0DoubleFrame64 is for a baseline if you were to build this at 1:64. The 3 numbers at the end of the drawings "481" are for the 1:48 build which this project was designed for. The "64" is for reference only as such. For 1:48, there's basically two drawing for every frame: a "DoubleFrameComponent481" and "DoubleFrameAssembly481" is used. Edit: Print not at 100% but "Actual Size". After printing, use the scale bar at the "bottom" or "side" of the plans to verify. I hope this helps. CaptainSteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpuds Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted April 5, 2019 Thanks kind sir... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpuds Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Now to decide on scale. I wanted to go larger as my hands would feel better, but 1:24 is large... Maybe 1:32? not too sure yet. Edited April 5, 2019 by McSpuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 5, 2019 Share #12 Posted April 5, 2019 Check my edit as I added a printing comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadB Posted April 5, 2019 Share #13 Posted April 5, 2019 Just a reminder then that the wood list I made is for 1:48, so if you go bigger you will need to remeasure and make a new list..... which would probably be a nice addition to to forum and give you something to work on until wood is available! 😉 Chad mtaylor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpuds Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted April 8, 2019 To be sure on my scale, and on proper plan size when printed... I am not sure if the plans are metric or standard, The plans for the Triton are 1:48, so.... On each sheet, The distance between any given number on the "scale in feet" diagram on each frame sheet should relate to the actual scale of model. IE... If 1:48, the distance between #1 and #2 should be 1/4" ? If true then scales are as follows? 1:48 - 1/4" between numbers 1:32 - 3/8" between numbers 1:24 - 1/2" between numbers correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 8, 2019 Share #15 Posted April 8, 2019 Correct. It's in the good inches and not this new fangled stuff called metric. Jolley Roger and CaptainSteve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpuds Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted April 8, 2019 On 4/5/2019 at 7:49 PM, ChadB said: Just a reminder then that the wood list I made is for 1:48, so if you go bigger you will need to remeasure and make a new list..... which would probably be a nice addition to to forum and give you something to work on until wood is available! 😉 Chad I am not sure yet on scale, but I will go a little bit larger than 1:48. My Arthritis doesnt like stuff too small. I will definitely try to make a list for the larger scale. At least in sheets. I have a good mini table saw to rip my stock. If the two sources here in the US stay closed too long, I will have to buy larger stock and invest in a drum thickness sander. mtaylor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 8, 2019 Share #17 Posted April 8, 2019 Keep an eye on Crown as he's planning on re-opening as soon as he's caught up. As for Wood Project Source, I have no idea what happened there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpuds Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share #18 Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) Made a trip to my printer today. I wanted to get the plans printed on their equipment because it would give me a chance to look at the scale I wanted. WOW is about all I can say about 1:24.... I had the 1st frame printed in three scales, 1:48, 1:32, and 1:24. After seeing the size, I have decided on 1:32 Now that I have the scale picked out, time to figure out sizes and types of wood. I hope somebody out there can help me with the amounts needed..... this is going to be so fun. Edited April 9, 2019 by McSpuds Pete38, mtaylor and JpR62 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted April 10, 2019 Share #19 Posted April 10, 2019 1/32 is the same scale as mine. As far a amount of wood needed, I had a friend give me a pile of cherry. I just resawed, planed and sanded as I need. So I don't really have a good list for amounts. Looking forward to more. mtaylor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpuds Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share #20 Posted April 10, 2019 Looks like I will need to get a thickness sander.. been wanting too for awhile anyway. mtaylor, Pete38, ChadB and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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