bobc622 Posted January 14 #1 Posted January 14 I need to know the sizes of the pedestals used to mount this ship. The parts were not included in my kit ( cost savings by manufacturer?) There are two different sizes needed. I am hoping that whoever mounted thier kit has kept the parts list if there kit came with the pedestals. Thanks for your help. Quote
Roger Pellett Posted January 15 #2 Posted January 15 (edited) In its mounted condition, the model’s waterline should be level. If you have the drawing that you used to build the model simply draw a line parallel to the waterline shown on the drawing. Draw lines perpendicular to the line that you just drew and measure the distance to the keel. Buy two pedestals that meet these dimensions. If you don’t have the drawings set the model up temporary supports with the waterline level. Measure up just like you did above. Roger Edited January 16 by Roger Pellett allanyed, catopower, bridgman and 1 other 4 Quote
jwvolz Posted February 29 #3 Posted February 29 I simply used two brass rods through the keel. It is plenty strong enough and I think it looks good. Paul Le Wol, catopower, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Joe Volz Current build: Model Shipways "Benjamin W. Latham" Completed builds on MSW: Caldercraft HMS "Cruizer" Caldercraft HMBV "Granado" Model Shipways "Prince De Neufchatel"
Jaager Posted February 29 #4 Posted February 29 If there is a lamp assembly store near you - if that is still a thing - hollow brass cylinders of various sizes and shapes? mtaylor 1 Quote NRG member 50 years Current: NMS HMS Ajax 1767 - 74-gun 3rd rate - 1:192 POF exploration - works but too intense -no margin for error HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - POF Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - POF Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - POF framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - POF timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - POF timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 packet hull USN ship - POF timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - POF timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - POF framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - POF framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers
mtaylor Posted February 29 #5 Posted February 29 20 hours ago, Jaager said: If there is a lamp assembly store near you - if that is still a thing - hollow brass cylinders of various sizes and shapes? If no lamp stores some the bigger hardware stores have lots of lamp fittings. 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)
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