HMS Neptune Double Capstan Group Project - How to join

[Chuck]

This  will be an open source project.  You can download stl files for 3d printing and dfx and pdf files for laser cutting.  
 

This group will have 3 sections…
 

1. I will create a build log of the step by step construction of the capstan.

 

2. I will create a build log of sorts for the laser cutting…materials and techniques. 
 

3.  Lastly a brief chat about the 3d printing…what resin I use …dyeing the pieces…i will provide pre supported stl files as well as those without supports.

 

With these technologies becoming more common,  we should have projects like this one.

 

But if you dont have these machines...thats OK too.

 

JJ will begin production of this kit in December 2025 so folks can buy them.   If you buy a kit there is no fee to join and you can start a build log at any time.

 

 

People are sending me requests to join the group.  Dont do this ever.  This is just a quirk of the software.  
 

This is the way it will work.  

 

Once I finish setting up the tutorial topics.  I will announce it is ready for folks to join.  Its just about all done.
 

The NRG will add a store item to its online shop.  You will have to go there and buy your access to the group for five bucks.  We are still setting that up now.  
 

Mary will contact me with your information and I will send you an invitation.  You will see your the invation and will be able to click a link to accept it and join.  
 

Basically its the same way it works for the Winchelsea group build.  Thats when you will gain access to download the files.
 

If you are not 3d printing or laser cutting your parts,  its free to look at and participate in the build logs area of the group as you will be able to buy a kit and start a build log without paying $5.

 

You only have to pay the five bucks  for access to the files if you are making the parts yourself.

 

The group area looks like this...when you enter it the default is set to the build logs tab.  You will see everyones logs here.  Right now there is only mine.  But there are several more tabs above the build logs.  See the yellow circled area.   If you pay your 5 bucks you will access to these two tabs where you can download your laser cutting and 3D printting files.  It is here where all of the tutorials are as well.   You can also ask questions related to laser cutting and 3D printing here.

 

 

If you clicked on the laser cutting tab....this is what you would currently see.  

 

 

Its almost completed and I will announce you can buy your access to the files shortly.   JJ will have kits ready for all others in December I believe.

 

If you have any questions about this group dont hesitate to ask.

 

You can check out the build log and instructions for the prototype right here

 

https://modelshipworld.com/forum/175-project-build-logs/

 

Chuck

[Chuck]

JJ has all the files and has done a first pass at laser cutting all the parts and printing the resin parts.   He will start a log soon.   Here you can see he has tested all his laser cut parts from the same files you can have access to.  Everything seems to fit wonderfully and his capstan is coming along beautifully.  He has not yet dyed his 3D printed parts black yet but this was a test fitting exrcise.