Topic: CVA-01 HMS Queen Elizabeth (Read 151048 times)

Rob47 · « **Reply #100 on:** September 04, 2019, 09:40:51 am »

Couple of short videos to show some progress with CVA-01
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slNNjLqG7Hc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Q_E3Tp3VQ

Bob

frogman3 · « **Reply #101 on:** September 04, 2019, 11:55:17 am »

HI Bob love your utube vids that rudder layout looks the bees knees

an works very well indeed an I see you have fitted led 's lights in the hangars

that's what I did on my Nimitz an it makes the ship look more realistic. An I just cant understand why you don't like split hulls Bob as mine is very simple 4 bolts fitted in hull joint an 4 butterfly nuts to join her up an electric plugs that when you join the hulls togeather the E /PLUGS just slip into one another an it makes the model lighter to lift but that's just me
all best chris

Rob47 · « **Reply #102 on:** September 04, 2019, 05:18:20 pm »

Just me Chris, as I said used it for HMS Victorious which is a lot bigger than CVA, but it just is not my preferred solution. Yes lots of lovely lights fitted, used lots on Tiger as well for white light and red action lights or simply change by flick of a switch.

Bob

johnv · « **Reply #103 on:** September 04, 2019, 06:07:39 pm »

Hi bob its John V it's all looking very good .you are doing a lovely Job .I knew you could do it right man for the job cheers John V

Rob47 · « **Reply #104 on:** September 08, 2019, 05:19:16 pm »

Another small video showing a working anchor winch, ok its not protypical in speed but near enough, for showing off at shows. The other important thing (to me) is it cost £5 compared to the £100+ being asked for the ready made one.

Bob

https://youtu.be/UcD5-LkpTh4

dlancast · « **Reply #105 on:** September 08, 2019, 08:45:33 pm »

Awesome!!

johnv · « **Reply #106 on:** September 09, 2019, 12:50:19 pm »

Hay bob its John V you are just showing off now .but doing a grand job cheers John V

Rob47 · « **Reply #107 on:** September 27, 2019, 10:29:09 am »

One of my pet hates now fitted, just needs bit cleaning up then painting, Bilge Keels arggghhh
Of note she now has the correct grey paint on her, BSC 381 light weather works grey.
If the weather holds out this weekend she may move from slipway to the ballast basin for final ballasting, hopefully this time with no major leaks as happen last time

Bob

ballastanksian · « **Reply #108 on:** September 30, 2019, 08:44:33 pm »

There. Now you have those out of the way, hopefully you can enjoy the rest of the build that little bit more

Rob47 · « **Reply #109 on:** October 01, 2019, 09:13:28 am »

Quote from: ballastanksian on September 30, 2019, 08:44:33 pm

There. Now you have those out of the way, hopefully you can enjoy the rest of the build that little bit more

To right, hate doing them.

raflaunches · « **Reply #110 on:** October 02, 2019, 09:04:59 pm »

I’ve got some of those to do soon on Albatross. Colin-d showed me a better way whilst I was displaying at Deans Marine Open weekend. I’ll try to photograph it as I go along showing the methodology for future reference. My last bilge keel was on Invincible and it was a right pig to get right. Hopefully the next one will be easier.

Rob47 · « **Reply #111 on:** October 02, 2019, 10:27:14 pm »

At last CVA-01 got her bottom wet, floats great and very stable, couple of annoying small leaks from port shaft and center rudder post, easy fix though

Bob

Rob47 · « **Reply #112 on:** October 02, 2019, 10:28:11 pm »

Look forward to those Nick, any way to make it easier it going to be good

Bob

Quote from: raflaunches on October 02, 2019, 09:04:59 pm

I’ve got some of those to do soon on Albatross. Colin-d showed me a better way whilst I was displaying at Deans Marine Open weekend. I’ll try to photograph it as I go along showing the methodology for future reference. My last bilge keel was on Invincible and it was a right pig to get right. Hopefully the next one will be easier.

raflaunches · « **Reply #113 on:** October 02, 2019, 10:44:45 pm »

Magnificent Bob,

I’ll write up a post with my Albatross build as I go along showing Colin’s method- it looked simple enough and very effective- hopefully I’ll do it justice!

Keep up the good job

Rob47 · « **Reply #114 on:** October 03, 2019, 10:59:54 am »

Thanks, only fitted one side so look forward to seeing a different way

Bob

frogman3 · « **Reply #115 on:** October 03, 2019, 11:08:54 am »

She looks great on the wet stuff Bob are you fittin any aircraft an if you are what will they be ?
chris

Rob47 · « **Reply #116 on:** October 03, 2019, 11:46:31 am »

Gannets Phantoms and Wessex. If I can find at sensible
price Tamiya 1/100 Buccaneers as well

Bob

Rob47 · « **Reply #117 on:** October 06, 2019, 10:23:25 pm »

Todays work, deck landing light system, it can move forward and back, up and down and traverse, all to obtain correct setting. Quite pleased with it..

Bob

ballastanksian · « **Reply #118 on:** October 06, 2019, 11:05:27 pm »

If that lights up Rob, it'll be the model tech star of the year!

johnv · « **Reply #119 on:** October 07, 2019, 08:46:03 am »

Hi bob its John V i can see you are really going to town on this one nothing but the best .will end up best one in the country .I will have to buy it back .very proud of you cheers John V

Rob47 · « **Reply #120 on:** October 07, 2019, 02:58:30 pm »

Damm you sussed me out

, yes it will be able to be lit, although this is the trial and fit version, designed to get me making and prove it will work. Will have red, green and amber lights and bit more detailing, now working on the sponson and how to fit it, interestingly it is the only sponson she would have had.

Bob

Quote from: ballastanksian on October 06, 2019, 11:05:27 pm

If that lights up Rob, it'll be the model tech star of the year!

Rob47 · « **Reply #121 on:** October 07, 2019, 02:59:35 pm »

Thanks for king words John, buy it back? better start saving

Bob

Quote from: johnv on October 07, 2019, 08:46:03 am

Hi bob its John V i can see you are really going to town on this one nothing but the best .will end up best one in the country .I will have to buy it back .very proud of you cheers John V

Rob47 · « **Reply #122 on:** October 10, 2019, 10:31:33 am »

Latest work on Lizzie, No its not a gun turret

it is the sponson that will be the base for the light landing system posted earlier. It is the only sponson she was designed with as the aim was to keep her smooth and clean to aid in the event of NBC attack. The two rods fit into the tubes in the hull and are then pushed home, giving a firm and secure mounting that is easy to remove for transport..

Bob

johnv · « **Reply #123 on:** October 10, 2019, 12:36:43 pm »

Hi Bob it's John V it's looking good .it's going to look great when it's all lit up and got aircraft on .still saving up to buy it back cheers John V

unbuiltnautilus · « **Reply #124 on:** October 10, 2019, 06:31:30 pm »

Quote from: Rob47 on October 10, 2019, 10:31:33 am

Latest work on Lizzie, No its not a gun turret it is the sponson that will be the base for the light landing system posted earlier. It is the only sponson she was designed with as the aim was to keep her smooth and clean to aid in the event of NBC attack. The two rods fit into the tubes in the hull and are then pushed home, giving a firm and secure mounting that is easy to remove for transport..

Bob

I was looking forward to all the super detailed doo dads hanging off the side of the ship, looks like that's not going to be a thing then?! Curse that NBC stuff

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