bensid54 Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share #331 Posted June 9, 2015 As far as reverse goes I can put in two more switches but before I go to that trouble I'll install an override switch to bypass those micro switches when I need to make a turn or reverse it long enough to stop or give me a bit of bow room, after sea trial then I will do corrective wiring if need be. Patrick the camera is on a mount attached to the servo at the front that I made which gives me the ability to pan up and down as far as left to right goes I just turn the whole machine, the controller has a stabilizing system for cameras but I don't use it because I want to know if it is banking or turning on command. mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jparsley Posted June 9, 2015 Share #332 Posted June 9, 2015 That I have to say is wonderful piece of engenering well done Omega1234 and BenF89 2 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share #333 Posted June 11, 2015 Thank you Jparsley it's almost there I have one maybe two more servos to install that I will do once I get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share #334 Posted June 14, 2015 Second set of sea trials, I'm getting better at running it. https://youtu.be/X7qDxvmfOT0 mtaylor and BenF89 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted June 14, 2015 Share #335 Posted June 14, 2015 Hi Ben You must be feeling like the 'proud father' of the neighbourhood! Very slick and, talk about manoeuvrable! Nice! Would the full size ship have been able to turn on it's own axis, do you think? All the best Patrick mtaylor 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share #336 Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks for the compliments Patrick! I think they could turn on their own axis as long as the guy yelling orders gets it right. Yes I am very happy with it took a lot of time to get to this point, I can improve the stability by adding rudders and the battering ram that should smooth it all right out. I think I may actually have it done before the end of the year. BenF89, Omega1234 and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share #337 Posted June 14, 2015 This is how I improved the stability. https://youtu.be/p7t6JKZA-cc BenF89 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 14, 2015 Share #338 Posted June 14, 2015 Now that is even more impressive... Rudder control would be interesting as you wouldn't have reverse oars to make gentle turns. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share #339 Posted June 15, 2015 Thanks Mark I am making some real headway now, the oars were splashing water on and in the boat before but now the only water getting in is from the gaps in the wood at the stern. captainbob and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share #340 Posted June 27, 2015 Since I started building my Bireme I have wrecked one pair of shorts and about three "T" shirts by getting epoxy rubbed or dripped on them as I'm sure many of you have had a spill or two at your own work stations, my wife of course would spot my screw ups and tell me about them, so I came up with a solution. Last year I acquired a Serger and sewing machine to make samples of my night time leg cramp prevention invention that I patented in November 2014 that works very well, and I must say I have learned how to work those machines and made myself an apron or at least I think that's what you call them, so I thought I would post a picture. mtaylor, Omega1234 and captainbob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted June 27, 2015 Share #341 Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) Since I started building my Bireme I have wrecked one pair of shorts and about three "T" shirts by getting epoxy rubbed or dripped on them as I'm sure many of you have had a spill or two at your own work stations, my wife of course would spot my screw ups and tell me about them, so I came up with a solution. Last year I acquired a Serger and sewing machine to make samples of my night time leg cramp prevention invention that I patented in November 2014 that works very well, and I must say I have learned how to work those machines and made myself an apron or at least I think that's what you call them, so I thought I would post a picture. Hi Ben ...how does the saying go? "Necessity is the mother of invention?" Nice job! Cheers Patrick Edited June 27, 2015 by Omega1234 mtaylor 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted June 27, 2015 Share #342 Posted June 27, 2015 I broke down and bought one of those denim aprons made for workmen. The Admiral wishes I would wear it. Bob Omega1234 1 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share #343 Posted June 28, 2015 Good one Bob I got a chuckle out of that. At least you have it that's the first hurdle now to learn how to use it! Omega1234 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share #344 Posted June 28, 2015 Adding a strip of wood to the keel, other than help with the finished look of the ship I believe it will help to stop the pivoting the oars create when they are finding their balance stroke. mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share #345 Posted June 28, 2015 More pictures of added Keel strips. captainbob, BenF89, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share #346 Posted July 2, 2015 Time to make the ram! Started out by cutting templates from cardboard I cut out to fit the hull, taped them together to make sure the fit was right. With my paper templates I traced them on to brass sheeting I have, then using tin snips I cut them out of the brass sheet. I fitted the bent piece to the hull then traced around that piece on to the brass sheet below it. With that last step being done I was able to solder the rest of it together now the worst part is done but I've only half finished the ram. ioannis, mtaylor, ianmajor and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted July 2, 2015 Share #347 Posted July 2, 2015 Nice metalwork.. that ram looks great. Omega1234 1 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share #348 Posted July 2, 2015 Thanks Mtaylor it went easier than I thought it would so that was a blessing, next I have to complete it and add some of my own touches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 2, 2015 Share #349 Posted July 2, 2015 Hi Ben That ram certainly looks like the bees knees! Really nice. Cheers Patrick 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted July 2, 2015 Share #350 Posted July 2, 2015 The ram is a fine piece of brass work. I would sure hate to see that coming at my boat. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share #351 Posted July 2, 2015 Thanks Patrick and Bob it turned out quite well once I started using a soldering torch inside of my small electric soldering gun. I plan on dressing it up more with some very offensive looking spikes. Omega1234 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 3, 2015 Share #352 Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Hi Ben Your battering ram made me think.....When we were kids, we used to take great delight in using our RC cabin cruisers to chase the local ducks on the lake. The ducks hated it, but the bystanders had a laugh. I can just imagine how much more entertaining the spectacle would've been if your battering rams with spikes were fitted to our boats! Now, that's worth a thought. Cheers Patrick Edited July 4, 2015 by Omega1234 BenF89, vaddoc and mtaylor 3 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share #353 Posted July 3, 2015 Always nice to relive childhood memories! I think the ducks would have no trouble avoiding my RC boat, it may be the first time I will see ducks laugh. Omega1234, mtaylor and captainbob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted July 4, 2015 Share #354 Posted July 4, 2015 Ben, there are a bunch of images of rams from archaeological finds here. You might find them of use in making your spikes. Steven mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share #355 Posted July 4, 2015 Thanks Steven I'll check it out. Omega1234 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Posted July 4, 2015 Share #356 Posted July 4, 2015 A nice work of wood and brass. Omega1234 1 Quote http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10864-lart%C3%A9sien-scale-160-by-michel-b%C3%A9nard/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie da fly Posted July 4, 2015 Share #357 Posted July 4, 2015 No worries. Happy to be of help. Steven Quote It's not really a ship model unless you've bled on it. CURRENT BUILDS Golden City - Ballarat paddlewheeler La Lomellina - Theoretical Reconstruction of a Genoese carrack sunk in 1516 FINISHED Venetian merchant Ship from Basilica of San Marco Australian couta boat RMS Titanic HMVS Cerberus 11th century Byzantine dromon Winchelsea Nef - Late 13th century Mediaeval ship Henry Grace a Dieu - Rebuild of 1:200 model I started in 1967 Mistydeefer - restoration of decor model yacht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share #358 Posted July 4, 2015 Thanks Michel! I checked out the website Steven and the rams all appear to be the same basic style with some variations so I had better not deviate too far from those designs. mtaylor and Omega1234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share #359 Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) Began building the hatches yesterday, used my modified tile saw to cut all 22 hatches for the rowers to pop out of and shoot arrows at the enemy. I made them out of basswood for some contrast and the handles will be brass they will be spaced as far apart as possible to allow a roped area between the hatches. The Amati model has a plush area near the stern for someone important to sit in which would be a very bad place to be in battle so I think mine won't have that. I will be checking out other styles and models to finish the deck and come up with something more suitable. Edited July 5, 2015 by bensid54 mtaylor, Michel, captainbob and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensid54 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share #360 Posted July 6, 2015 The rudders as they are, I attempted to slot the dowels with my milling bit but only managed to split them so I used my little table saw. As I was cutting the dowels I was making a fair bit of smoke so I assumed the blade must be getting dull so I continued on. Once I had cut both dowels I checked out how dull the blade on my little saw was to find out I had been feeding the dowels into the saw the wrong way the whole time! Some days I wonder how I manage to dress myself without labeling my shoes right and left! captainbob, mtaylor and BenF89 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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