Topic: 1:36 Pointy thing (Read 19850 times)

tonyH · « **on:** May 06, 2010, 12:29:55 pm »

Just to give an idea of the pointy thing, some photos of work-in progress on Arquebuse.

Hull is 2.5mm balsa on 3mm ply frames with a single layer of glass fibre tissue on the inside and 2 layers of dope/tissue paper externally. Running gear is from George Sitek (You can see the overlap of the props). Other bits from odds & ends including cigar tins, beer cans etc.....

Tony

Colin Bishop · « **Reply #1 on:** May 06, 2010, 02:10:46 pm »

Very nice indeed Tony, keep us posted.

Colin

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #2 on:** May 06, 2010, 02:31:26 pm »

What's that spar on the front for?

..... don't bother, we've had that argument!

steve pickstock · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2010, 04:12:24 pm »

Sweet!

Edward Pinniger · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2010, 11:29:56 am »

Looks like it's taking shape very nicely!
Have you run the model yet? It'll be interesting to see how it performs on the water with a hull form like that (looks like the late 19th century French Navy applied the "extreme tumblehome" design principle just as enthusiastically to smaller craft as to capital ships); it looks like it'd make a good sub with the addition of dive planes!

tonyH · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2010, 03:39:33 pm »

Thanks for the 'sub' bit Mr P,

I'm trying to have a test sail before the Mayhem weekend but I managed to bust one of the drive reduction belts (don't ask) so ...

I've tried to reduce the water ingress by making the main hatch wedge shaped but it could be a 'wet' boat in more than one sense

Tony

Jimmy James · « **Reply #6 on:** May 08, 2010, 03:05:37 pm »

I wonder what the turning circle will be ...If she will turn .
Freebooter

poddy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 08, 2010, 04:05:56 pm »

That really is a very pretty ship. I'm envious!

Jimmy James · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2010, 07:31:44 pm »

Any more pictures Tony?
I've been giving some of the old dorment grey cells a bit of a shakeup (they were really shocked and gave me a headache fore my troubles) When you get the old froggy sardine can in the wet stuff try steaming her astern at about 1/4 to 1/2 speed and see how she handles I think she may have a smaller turning circle going astern with that rudder layout
Jimmy

Reid · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2010, 05:37:12 pm »

WOW!!! Awesome... i have always had a thing turn of the century warships. Where did you manage to get plans of that ship? Can't wait to see more updates

tonyH · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:31:32 pm »

Thanks Reid, but photos can be a bit deceptive!!!

The original plans came from the French Ministere de la Marine and can be downloaded for free. There are a few photos on line.

I'll try and take some more photos tomorrow, assuming I can get my camera back from my daughter

Tony

tonyH · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2010, 08:24:03 pm »

Flying deck is on and I've started the edge supports. All the deckhouses are in place and the secondary armament is there. Loads more bits to add including 70 or so stanchions, ladders, cranes, awnings and, of course, the crew.

farrow · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2010, 09:28:03 pm »

Superb , which musem will she be displayed in.

tonyH · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2010, 05:11:13 pm »

Thanks Dave, but when they see that all the flying deck grating is made with kitchen roll, they might start to ask questions.......

Tony

Jimmy James · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2010, 10:32:19 pm »

Don't tell them
Jimmy

rathikrishna · « **Reply #15 on:** August 09, 2010, 08:35:04 am »

OHH..great just like real one....yes...thanks for sharing...

mogogear · « **Reply #16 on:** August 10, 2010, 05:34:02 am »

Tony

Simply superb-

I just found this thread--I am overjoyed with your work. I am in process of shaping the hull for the USS Cushing- the first US torpedo boat destroyer...Mine is 1:24 scale and will be live steam ( twin props too) with some extra width for stability - 50" x 8".

I am a big fan of this hull design... I love your boat .. The overlapping props are awesome .

I WILL WATCHING EVERY INSTALLMENT- Keep it coming!

tonyH · « **Reply #17 on:** August 10, 2010, 04:19:02 pm »

Thanks each and sorry for the delay but there aren't any significant changes at the moment 'cos I'm making yet more bits (anchors, ship's boats, ventilators, cranes etc.etc.) to add. I've just been advised that the 100 stanchions are in the post (James Lane specials) and once I've got them I can start fitting out fully.

Mo, when are we going to see the pics of the Cushing? Or have I missed a thread somewhere? Good Luck with the build and especially all the fittings. I think that, apart from the stanchions, chains and running gear, all will have been scratch built.

Thanks for the 'hint' Jim. We can decide on that bit at the lakeside

Thanks to you Rathikrishna for sharing your builds with us as well. It's a great forum with some of the nicest people you could wish to chat with.

Tony

mogogear · « **Reply #18 on:** August 10, 2010, 05:07:24 pm »

Tony..

I am just a beginner. I have been restoring steam boats for a few years but this is my actual first build. I am carving a foam plug for the hull- it will be fiberglassed and the plug removed. I haven't done a thread here as the results are uncertain and this is a talented group- so a little uneasy till I know if I have anything to share. When I get further I may feel more confident to share.

Back to your wonderful build!!

Cheers

mogogear · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2010, 10:58:34 pm »

Quote from: mogogear on August 10, 2010, 05:34:02 am

Tony

Simply superb-

I just found this thread--I am overjoyed with your work. I am in process of shaping the hull for the USS Cushing- the first US torpedo boat destroyer...Mine is 1:24 scale and will be live steam ( twin props too) with some extra width for stability - 50" x 8".

I am a big fan of this hull design... I love your boat .. The overlapping props are awesome .

I WILL WATCHING EVERY INSTALLMENT- Keep it coming!

Sorry fellows--I must have been asleep...not 1:24....1:35 scale.. ----if you disregard the 8" beam ..it should be closer to 5"...but I didn;t want to swamp her when turning..

tonyH · « **Reply #20 on:** August 11, 2010, 07:55:00 pm »

Don't worry Mo, I get the feeling that most of us are beginners in one way or another on the forum. It's just that some of us have had more practice at making mistakes

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What steam plant are you planning on using to keep the weight down that far? Cushing is a beautiful design and she'll look amazing on the water at speed - congratulations on the choice of project.

Just started on the stanchions - a VERY boring job!

Tony

mogogear · « **Reply #21 on:** August 19, 2010, 09:43:21 pm »

Quote from: tonyH on July 27, 2010, 05:11:13 pm

Thanks Dave, but when they see that all the flying deck grating is made with kitchen roll, they might start to ask questions.......

Tony

Tony just to clarify this statement.."Kitchen roll"...... is the non-skid stuff for drawers and shelves??

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2010, 08:28:12 am »

Kitchen roll is disposable tissue paper. Much like an oversized roll of toilet paper :)

tonyH · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2010, 05:28:45 pm »

Kiitos Essex2visuvesi for replying,

Sorry Mo, I didn't spot your mail.

Yes, the kitchen roll is thick adsorbent paper used for mopping up spills but it's laminated and the laminations are, in this case, punched together using a square dot punch roller that had EXACTLY the right pitch for the job. OK, I know that the holes on a grating should go right through, but who's counting?

I stuck it on cereal packet card with spray adhesive (trying to keep the design square), soaked it with very thin resin used for wood repairs and then painted it with a coat of acrylic wood varnish. Once that had dried, I used a very thin black wash of Warhammer paint which dropped into the 'holes' and that was it.

Tony

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2010, 05:50:38 pm »

Quote from: tonyH on August 20, 2010, 05:28:45 pm

Kiitos Essex2visuvesi for replying,

Sorry Mo, I didn't spot your mail.

Yes, the kitchen roll is thick adsorbent paper used for mopping up spills but it's laminated and the laminations are, in this case, punched together using a square dot punch roller that had EXACTLY the right pitch for the job. OK, I know that the holes on a grating should go right through, but who's counting?

I stuck it on cereal packet card with spray adhesive (trying to keep the design square), soaked it with very thin resin used for wood repairs and then painted it with a coat of acrylic wood varnish. Once that had dried, I used a very thin black wash of Warhammer paint which dropped into the 'holes' and that was it.

Tony

One has to admire your ingenuity

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