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So, I've been busy with the 3D printer, and have built some additional aircraft options for my ship's air det.

 

You can see the Banshee and Tracker at the front....who can ID all the rest of the aircraft?  There's one more type that I'm working to find a good model of that I can print next.

Bonnie Air Det Options.jpg

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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CF-105 Arrow, F-35, Sikorsky H-19, CH-124 Sea King, CF-100 Canuck 

 

Looks like you are creating the entire Canadian aircraft arsenal! Well except for the F-35.

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Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence

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Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold)

Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral)

1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin)

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Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes

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Good point!  I'll see if I can find one of those...that means at least 2 more aircraft types are coming still...lots of options for my air det!

 

Got some sanding and priming done tonight.  Starting to look better!  The Trackers had their landing gear painted last evening - and that went well up to the point that I knocked over the paint bottle.  Silver paint all over the bench.  Yah!

 

The Sea Kings and the F-35's need some more filling and sanding, but at this point, I have the following aircraft printed:

Banshee - 8

Tracker - 8

Sea King - 4 (of 6)

HOS4 - 4

 

Bonus types:

F-35 - 4

CF-100 - 4

CF-105 - 4

 

Still to come:

A-4 Skyhawk - 4

CF-18 - 4

 

Any other possible aircraft that might fit with my fanciful RCN Air Det?

 

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Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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The F-18's are on the printer right now....the Skyhawks are done and primed.

 

Here's how the Trackers look right now:

 

 

Painted Trackers.jpg

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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All 44 aircraft are now printed, it's now just a matter of completing them.

 

I posted a picture in one of the HMCS Bonaventure groups showing the CF-100's, and there was some indignation about that aircraft having never been on the Bonnie....just wait 'til they have an aneurism over seeing the Arrows and F-35's.  🙂

 

I'll get kicked out of the group for the heresy I'm sure.

 

I'll feel better about this massive pile of aircraft once I finally get a few more of them finished.  The Trackers are about ready for decals next. 

 

That said, now I'm pondering printing up a couple of 20mm CIWS to stick on to be able to use instead of the 3"50 guns when I mix up the air det...I'm sure folks will disapprove of that too!
 

In other news, my anchor winches and anchor chain arrived...so I've got other stuff to muck about with as well.

 

 

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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I spent a bit of time today working on the 3D design for the 'hockey stick' style folding radio masts.

 

This is version 1...I'll print it, test, and repeat until I get the version I like...

 

 

Bonnie Radio Mast V1.JPG

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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And....while I'm waiting for the current print job to finish up (a test module for my Anchor system) I decided to do up the decals on one of the Trackers.


Here's Tracker 530 with her full plumage!

 

There will be a couple of layers of clearkote applied over top to seal and protect everything!

I'm rather happy with how it turned out.  

May be an image of aircraft and text that says "NAVY 423 × NAVY 530 NAVY"

 

May be an image of aeroplane

 

May be an image of aeroplane

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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The old Bonney is going to look impressive with all the details you are printing. Too bad you could not use a thin wire or something hard to see and have an aircraft taking off or landing.

Lou

 

Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence

Currant builds:

Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold)

Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral)

1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin)

Currant research/scratchbuild:

Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes

Non ship build log:

1/35th UH-1H Huey

 

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Lou - I've pondered the idea of putting in a catapult and using it to launch failed 3D prints of the aircraft...

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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Additional antenna designed - with base, and some additional stiffening braces added to the hockey stick radio mast.


The draft version of the hockey stick mast came out OK - with the additional detail braces put in, I'm going to see how it turns out with no supports being printed.

 

The other 'simple' antenna is a 30 footer, but there appear to be a mixture of 20 and 30 footers on the ship, so I'll just print all at 30 and snip the ends off to get the 20's.  From the pictures I have, it appears that the bases are identical.

Radio Masts.JPG

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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Here is the printed version of the 'hockey stick' mast.  

 

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Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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The new version of the antenna looks good.  

 

Bases for both antennas need some work.

 

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Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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New bases are on the printer now...we'll see how it goes.

 

I've also spent an hour or so doing up the design for this antenna (circled in red)

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I took the base for the 'hockey stick' antenna, squished it down by about 15% in height, then built the 'funky' diamond bit based on a couple of other drawings I found.

 

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Had my Liberty Ship out on the lake for a bit this afternoon as well - problem with taking it out on nice days on the weekend...folks in big boats are out having fun too...and my little bateau doesn't have enough freeboard to last well in waves that big!

 

 

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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So...more progress...we have 2 Trackers with decals complete now.  It's taking about an hour and a half per aircraft to do the decals.  There's about 25 per plane to apply.  It's...challenging...but rewarding when they're done.

 

I got a layer of paint on the hockey sticks and the HF/DF antenna last evening, and retreated into the A/C for the night.

 

Today, I had some time so I got some 3D work done on the RADAR mast on top of the island.  I had previously attempted to use DSM to create the main mast, and that attempt failed rather miserably.  So...today...I tried the 'simple' Tinkercad program and had some good success.

 

Here's the plan view I worked from, and the 3D result ready to head to my printer tonight.

 

We'll see how it goes. 

 

Bonnie small radar mast 3D.JPG

Bonnie small radar mast.JPG

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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Here's the first two completed Trackers!

 

May be an image of aircraft

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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6 hours ago, NavyShooter said:

<snip.snip> I had previously attempted to use DSM to create the main mast, and that attempt failed rather miserably.  So...today...I tried the 'simple' Tinkercad program and had some good success.  <snip.snip>

 

Nothing wrong with TinkerCAD. 😄

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Printed 2 versions of the Radar Mast last night - still not quite right, so I've 'chopped up' the mast into parts, and will try to print the pieces to glue together.

 

We'll see how it goes.

 

I can probably clean up Version 2 and use it.  Version 1 is already in the garbage.

 

 

Bonnie small radar mast 3d chopped for printing.JPG

Radar Mast V1.jpg

Radar Mast V1 fell apart.jpg

Radar Mast V2.jpg

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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I'm  pretty certain that you persistence will pay off Brad. Looking forward to the next installment.

Lou

 

Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence

Currant builds:

Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold)

Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral)

1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin)

Currant research/scratchbuild:

Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes

Non ship build log:

1/35th UH-1H Huey

 

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OK, so version 2 doesn't look very good even with a layer of paint on it...so we're on to version 3.

 

For this one, I sliced the model up so that it could be printed and assembled.  

 

I'm much more pleased with the results.  No cleaning off parts, no whisps of plastic, no support material to remove.

 

It's got a layer of paint on it...more pictures another day!

 

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Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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That is a definite improvement Brad. Congratulations

Lou

 

Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence

Currant builds:

Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold)

Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral)

1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin)

Currant research/scratchbuild:

Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes

Non ship build log:

1/35th UH-1H Huey

 

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Antennas...just about done.

 

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They fold down as well.

 

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Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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QTY 4 of 8 Trackers complete with decals.

 

It's about 45 minutes per plane.  

 

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Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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5 Trackers done....and I got a test module printed for my Anchor system.  We'll see how that works later this week. 

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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6 Trackers complete.


May be an image of aeroplane

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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Nice elephant walk. Your Trackers look very good, Brad.

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All 8 Trackers complete!

 

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Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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And now....the hard part.  Cutting some of the wings off to 'fold' them.

 

This hurt to do tonight:

 

May be an image of aircraft

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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As a slow-time background activity, I've been puttering away at the 3D design of the main mast.  

 

It's most definitely still a work in progress, but I'm adding bits of detail slowly.  Here's what it looks like right now.  (Of note, at this point, I'm planning to chop off the top 3 sections and replace with the piece on the left that will simply glue straight on top.)  There' still a bunch of work to do and add detail at the lower levels, but it's getting there.

 

On the right we have the 'solid frame' that will be glued together.  The small platform is for the SPS-10 Radar and sits at Level 6, and the large frame section in the middle goes between the main mast and the funnel, attached to the rear of the mast. 

 

I think I have to print this and assemble it to see what detail gets added next. 

 

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Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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Trackers are 100% complete.

 

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May be an image of aircraft

 

 

Brad/NavyShooter

 

Build Log: HMS Blackpool - 1/144 3D Print RC

Build Log:   HMCS Bonaventure- 1/96 - A Fitting Out

Completed Build: RMS Titanic - 1/100 - 3D Print - Pond Float display

Completed Build:  HMCS St Thomas - 1/48 - 3D printed Bens Worx

Completed Build:  3D Printed Liberty Ship - 1/96 - RC

 

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