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[frogman3]

an bridges lit up so figures can be seen
https://ibb.co/w45b1Mf

[frogman3]

overall shot with bridges s/s an guns now on the decks
https://ibb.co/HYNy9LX

[frogman3]

lookin now like the real ship so im gettin there
chrisb
https://ibb.co/dPGwnb4

[ScottW]

they will hardley be seen in them bridges

Ahh, the classic, "To see the figures they'd have to get so close their eyelashes would touch the model and it is a good bet they won't get that close." 

[frogman3]

Ahh, the classic, "To see the figures they'd have to get so close their eyelashes would touch the model and it is a good bet they won't get that close." 

NO THEY wont Scott as they are glued down lol
chrisb

[Capt Podge]

Well, those figures inside the upper and lower bridges look really, really good all lit up like that. Good work Chris, very impressed. 


Aye,
Ray.

[frogman3]

Well, those figures inside the upper and lower bridges look really, really good all lit up like that. Good work Chris, very impressed. 


Aye,
Ray.

HI Ray many thanks for your kind comments cheers an yes im havin fun
chrisb

[Sealord]

  Hi mate,
Lights looks brilliant, have you got them working on the rear half yet?
 

[frogman3]

  Hi mate,
Lights looks brilliant, have you got them working on the rear half yet?
 

HI SEALORD well yes all lights are working last time i fitted it altogeather but some new lights ive fitted in like the ones in the back aperturs they have not yet been wired in an same with the stern formation lights also so today untill i get the gun fire unit im just stoppin building an goin to fit the ship togeather an find out what works an what dont an why as the motors havnt been run for months an some other items havnt also an as im fitting the ship together again im goin to take up the clipboard an write out what  no.s on the T/X works what as ive gotten a bit ahead of myself. So it gonna be a try out day
see you tomorrow m8
chrisb

[Sealord]

 

[frogman3]

THANK YOU for the thumbs up Sealord so you are likeing how the model is goin then ?
chrisb

[C-3PO]

Long over due - almost there....  just need to do some work on randon trigger time

Hope this is what you wanted

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4fp1BJBIc2o





https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4fp1BJBIc2o

Regards
C-3PO

[frogman3]

Long over due - almost there....  just need to do some work on randon trigger time

Hope this is what you wanted

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4fp1BJBIc2o





https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4fp1BJBIc2o

Regards
C-3PO

HI C-3PO its just great brilliant will do very nicely as the guns on the real ship were automatic brilliant work many thanks to you SIR
ATB
Chrisb

[frogman3]

HI GUYS just a tiny update today
an ive been havin trouble to get the 3 inch guns to drop back down after they elevated when turret turned so jen said some elestic may do the job so i sent for some knicker elelastic from ebay an today i fitted a small bit an now the guns pull back down lovley she has some good ideas at times
an pic of the turret with the elastic fitted in
https://ibb.co/P1GQkPj
chrisb

[Capt Podge]

That was a good idea Chris and I think you already know this but, it would also be a good idea to cut another few strips of the elastic to the same length, to keep as spares in case the first bit stretches over time. Good to see the problem has been overcome. 


Aye,
Ray.

[frogman3]

That was a good idea Chris and I think you already know this but, it would also be a good idea to cut another few strips of the elastic to the same length, to keep as spares in case the first bit stretches over time. Good to see the problem has been overcome. 


Aye,
Ray.

HI Ray yes but it was jens idea an yes it works a treat  an yes if you look at the pic ive fitted in the turret a spare bit so its all bases covered  as yes i dont know how long it will keep strecting  but im happy at how thing are goin on tiger as she is gettin a bit heavy now
ATB to you Ray
chrisb

[Capt Podge]

if you look at the pic ive fitted in the turret a spare bit

Ah yes, I didn't notice that but I can see it now so cheers Chris and thanks for the update.


Aye,
Ray.

[Rob47]

To show that there is no fixed solution, here is my version of elevating and depressing the guns on Phoebe/Hero, as it is linkd proportionally I have full control over speed of elevation/depression, and like chris's soluition it works for me


Bob

[frogman3]

To show that there is no fixed solution, here is my version of elevating and depressing the guns on Phoebe/Hero, as it is linkd proportionally I have full control over speed of elevation/depression, and like chris's soluition it works for me


Bob


HI Bob well i thought of this straight away but it was no good for me yes it was ok while the servo pulled backwards an elevated the guns ok but when the servo pushes forward then it pushes the gun barrels down onto the deck so no good so i went for the flexible wire linkage  soluition an it works a treat but guns will only elevate on one side only but if it works for you Bob then all well an good
 
chrisb

[Rob47]

Chris i assume then from what you say yours are either on or off and not proportional, hence the path you used.


Bob

[frogman3]

Chris i assume then from what you say yours are either on or off and not proportional, hence the path you used.


Bob

HI Bob sorry but i dont know what you mean as im usein the same micro servo as you are in your pic an yes i think they are proportionnal as i cant see what you mean by on an off as my servos all four are linked togeather to work from one channel an yes the all work great apart from the micro servo pushin forward to push the guns downwards as thats why i fitted a flexible wire link from servo horn to the guns to elevate an not when pushin forward as the gun barrels hit the deck an thats no good to me    AN Bob on my tigers deck  where the 3inch turret is mounted there is a large  deck area probberly a lot bigger than on your ships
chrisb

[RST]

HI GUYS just a tiny update today
an ive been havin trouble to get the 3 inch guns to drop back down after they elevated when turret turned so jen said some elestic may do the job so i sent for some knicker elelastic from ebay an today i fitted a small bit an now the guns pull back down lovley she has some good ideas at times
an pic of the turret with the elastic fitted in
https://ibb.co/P1GQkPj
chrisb

I did say elastic was worth a try back in August...

https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,63106.msg742621.html#msg742621

I don't seem to get many good ideas these days, glad it worked!

Hope Jen's leg is getting better these days  All the best to both of you,

Rich

[frogman3]

I did say elastic was worth a try back in August...

https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,63106.msg742621.html#msg742621

I don't seem to get many good ideas these days, glad it worked!

Hope Jen's leg is getting better these days  All the best to both of you,

Rich

HI Rich lookin back at your link an yes you did but i took a while to get some elastic but thank you for the idea as i said jen thought of it but forgot about your idea so hat off to you sir an no jens leg is gettin worst it seems an her bone cancer is as she has had a hot water bottle laid acrross her leg to ease pain but i thought she was improvin but she says good days an bad im afraid but thenk you for your concern an thoughts Rich
ATB
Chris an jen

[Rob47]

Chris
What I meant by proportional, was are you using one of the sticks to control the guns? if so that thats proportional as the turre/guns will move as far or fast as you move the stick, like the rudder. if its just on a switch then its not proportional will go flat out one way and same when switch is off.  If i recall that set has 4 proportional and alll the otheres are on/off apart from one which is 3 way. Well you deck would be biiger its a crusier mine is a Frigate    but my turret is bigger than you 3"

[RST]

Hey Chris no worries.  As you know my ankle is full of fancy titanium also -I'm only young at mid 40's but my surgeon was a very efficient German guy and I'm sure he knocked in a few extra screws for good measures.  My foot always gives jip this time of year -it's like a barometer but regular as clockwork the past 10 years.  I've had hot water bottles on my foot at night for a few weeks now -it's expected.

....Just seen your other comment with Jen, I'll PM you.