Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: rayna on May 31, 2010, 07:42:22 am

Title: connection details for TWO PIECE (lengthwise) Hulls.
Post by: rayna on May 31, 2010, 07:42:22 am

 ;)Hi has anyone developed some effective joint arrangements for large hulls
My model HMS Gambia in 1:48 would be around 3900mm long so thought is to make two pieces and join on water or before launching.
Working on the principle that most things have been done by people on these pages before so...any ideas appreciated.
thanks
Raynor J

Title: Re: connection details for TWO PIECE (lengthwise) Hulls.
Post by: Circlip on May 31, 2010, 09:16:41 am

Remember seeing many years ago, a metal hulled fire tender that was joined in the middle. Strong bulkheads and a rubber sealing strip between screwed joint.

  Regards  Ian.

Title: Re: connection details for TWO PIECE (lengthwise) Hulls.
Post by: Patrick Henry on May 31, 2010, 09:48:21 am

Is'nt that huge HMS Kent made by the Cygnets members in several sections?

Go take a look around http://www.cygnetsmbc.com/hms_kent_project/pictures/build-gallery-1.html (http://www.cygnetsmbc.com/hms_kent_project/pictures/build-gallery-1.html) there's loads of information on the build there.

Rich

Title: Re: connection details for TWO PIECE (lengthwise) Hulls.
Post by: rayna on May 31, 2010, 11:13:53 pm

Hi guys Thanks for info . Several options to persue.
Rayna

Title: Re: connection details for TWO PIECE (lengthwise) Hulls.
Post by: tigertiger on June 01, 2010, 12:41:40 am

Another option to look at the Bolger Folding Schooner. This was a full size boat designed to fold to fit on a small car trailer.