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Title: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 11, 2012, 05:15:10 am
Hello all out there. My first posting so I hope it is in the correct location.
Firstly to Peter thank you for the Welcome most appreciated.
Now let us start.
I was sitting quietly at home yesterday afternoon, when there was a knock at the door. There stood a young gentleman whom I have helped out previously with some of his Radio Control issues.
In his hand was a large box. "I have a present for you' said he "I don't want this and I have not the time to build it so for your help here you are".
The box in perfect condition contained a full model Kit of the Trumpeter brand U.S. CVN-68 Nimitz Aircraft Carrier 1975.
It's bits and pieces still all in the plastic wrappings etc and what a size at 1/350 a big kit.
Now my reason for contacting the forum for all the help I can get.
I want to Radio Control this Kit. I believe it would be a beautiful scale vessel on the water done correctly so has anyone done something like this to make a stock kit into a R/C Kit??
I have the old aircraft carrier that you can buy on Ebay with the Vector drive, but I was thinking of using the 2 motors plus drive shafts and stuffing tubes etc to make up a main drive system for the Nimitz.
I would need a twin rudder set up also and suitable Electronic Speed Controller coupled with a Radio System 2.4ghz to make it work.
Also the ballast, would say a 9.6 or 7.2 NIMH or ??? be suitable
Now these are just my ideas . Is there any info that you might help with to enable me to do this. I am not touching the bottom Hull until I work something out hopefully along with your help.
I look forward to your assistance in getting this Aircraft Carrier onto the water. Any assistance via purchasing bits and pieces through the Internet would also be appreciated.
I look forward with excitement to your replies in this project.
Thank you
Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: AlanT on July 11, 2012, 03:02:10 pm
Hi Charles....

I am currently building the Enterprise from the Tamiya kit to the same scale.

I've completed the R/C bits and peices on mine as shown below :-

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/BEEJAY7/DSC03047.jpg)

Like your boat my Enterprise should have 4 motors etc.....I chose to install only two motors/shafts/props on the two inner locations and leave the outer shafts as dummies. I also chose not to install two ruders but used a single rudder instead.

Motors used were MFA (the smallest in their range), The ESC was Viper 15 Amp and the battery 6 volt. Planet 2.4 Ghz receiver.

As for weight, I think the boat may require a detachable keel, but I can't confirm at the moment until I have got a little further with the build.

This is obviously only one option. There are some others detailed on the RC Groups Forum which use four motors/two rudder set ups.

Regards

Alan
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on July 11, 2012, 08:54:43 pm
Hi Charles

If it was me I wouldn't bother with rudders and use 2 mfa 140re motors each with a motroniks 10amp esc's connected with a motroniks v tail mixer. These can be bought from any R/C model shop or online I'd try http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/ (http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/). For props shafts and couplings I'd e mail the prop shop for advice http://www.prop-shop.co.uk/ (http://www.prop-shop.co.uk/) think a m2 shaft is proberly pretty close scal wise think the do 5 blade props too. The v tail will give you better manouverabillty than rudders. I do suggest you assembly the hull and ensure its water tight before you do anything then i'd add ballast to see how much is required and work from there with the battery I think 6v proberly the best choice i tried 7.2 in my uss melvin which was way over the top. I also agree with alan and add a detachable keel to get the c of g as low as poss to aid stability. For the 2.4 R/C you can't go far wrong with the planet T5 also from howes A good simple system that won't break the bank.

Glen
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 12, 2012, 12:30:35 am
Wow such a mine of information I am really appreciative of all your inputs so far.
What I have done is virtually nothing haha I sat last night after I pulled the chinese Aircraft Carrier Apart and sat the 2 x 380's in their motor mounts and they seemed to fit extremely well so I was happy not too much to situate motors at least it seems. Should I use the water line decking inside below the Hangar decking or leave it out for the R/C conversion???
I then tried the stuffing tubes props etc attached to the couplings from the Chinese Ship and they seemed to fit aok also.
I like the idea shown in the pictures many thanks and it seems like it would work a treat, What size Rudder would you be using if just a single rudder is to be used ???. I found the Chinese Boat had a 9.6V Nicad (Allan I noticed in your Pictures you have a large battery in the Enterprise, is that a Motor bike battery???) in it plus a load of ballast which looked like sand glued together in a Plastic Bag and also 2 weights fitted at the Stern.
I will keep this as it could come in handy later on after as you say get the Hull watertight then start with the innard workings.
I will look at the info re props via links you have supplied which is really terrific and will see what they suggest re the 4 drive. I would also like to put a Sound effects board into her and small lights if these are available so I better have a rethink re the battery power or use 2 x Nicads = 1 as drive 1 as accessories.
I have had no experience in like the b atteries 6v or 12v which a lot of you people in the boating hobby seem to use.
So, won't do anything yet until info is fully done and parts ordered or ???
Many thank you's again, Oh Glen, I do have a Planet 5 which I inherited from a broken Helicopter so thanks for that and I also have a spare 6 and 4 channel receiver for that. It is a stick Transmitter but I guess I need that for all the extra additions like sound modules etc.
Charles :-))
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 14, 2012, 02:56:52 am
Okay thanks to my 2 helpers out there.
 
I have been in contact with the Prop shop and seem to really know what they are doing.

They came up with the suggestion to keep the 2 inner prop assemblies as dummies and motorize the outside shaft and prop assemblies, Just as you said Alan, so it looks the way to go. Prop size dia will be 19mm/ 5 blade, and I have to meassure actual Shaft and Tube and they will make to order.

So to keep all in perspective 2 shafts with props working and 2 dummies to be fitted for scale.

I will also order some decent couplings from the Motors to the Prop Shafts.

I will keep it as a Single Rudder and also will order a couple of sizes while I am at it so I can fit it up with correct size rudder also.

I also found a completely unused Planet 5, 2.4 ghz Rx/Tx 4 channel set in my shed so the radio system is solved also.

Order to be placed on Saturday with measurements. then its just a matter of delivery time from UK to Here.

Will have a look at the Glue/Paint size for Nimitz also.

 They suggest Flat paints and Semi Gloss, Main colour scheme is Light Grey which most of the Hull is anyway and a Dark Sea Grey for upper areas.

 Would you suggest leaving the main colours just the colour of the Kit with touch ups later on or, would you suggest a complete paint job all over???

Would be interested to here your comments on that bit of NIMITZ.

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on July 14, 2012, 07:26:41 am
The are prop shop are great, glad they cpuld help. I alway paint my models with humbrol or white ensign enamels followed by several coats of humbrol spray enamel 135 satin varnish. If you can find the us navy code white ensign will have the exact colours used by the us navy.

Good luck mate please share photos of your progress

Glen
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 14, 2012, 10:51:08 am
Thank you Glen,

 I was wondering if anyone would be interested in me taking photographs of the build/conversion.

I will see if i can get my camera charged up again, I havent used it for a while and I will start from scratch with the pictures, hopefully they will not be too boring.

I do not know if we can get White Ensign paints here in Australia but the Trumpeter paint shown in plans I believe, matches a Mr Hobby paints, so I will start there with colours. Not many are required I think only 5 or 6 including the many small aircraft which will be a handful in themselves for me. I better see if i can get a clip on Magnifier as the old eyes are not the best any more.

Now to order the various glues I am thinking of using and will join lower of Hulls and check for water tightness before proceeding with Motor mounts etc. Plenty of time waiting for different deliveries.

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: AlanT on July 14, 2012, 11:32:50 am
Well Done Charles....It is good to get started.

My prop tubes were M2 from Steve's Model Bits...and also the rudder which is his medium model...

Bit of a disaster with mine as I was adding lead to try and balance the hull when it sprung a leak and started shipping water. Ithought I had sealed the base with fibreglass mat and resin but it lifted and allowed water through.
I've now resealed on the outside of the hull and will test again on Monday....My slapdash work I'm afraid, I've learnt my lesson and will do better next time!...
Regards

Alan
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 14, 2012, 02:21:39 pm
Hey Alan

I hope all goes well for you Mate and I hope it is not a promise of things to come.

You and Glen have been a mine of help and information so I am sure this Nimitz will float and perform for me in the location I plan to sail her.

I am lucky in the fact that being in the Outback we have what I call a Billabong which floods naturally every year and is about 1 perhaps 2 kilometers in length and say 2 at its width. fairly deep and can take a sailing boat with keel also. So seeing as I appear to be the only Scale boatie around here I have it all to myself.

I will take on board your info re the M2 prop tubes and Rudder. I just have to work out the correct lengths although, I had an old prop shaft and stuffing tube complete with a small prop  from believe it or not one of the Uk's early Huffy Eco boats and that seems to fit really well for size on the Outer drives.

So I will measure it up and use those sizings plus the props from the prop shop as I have spoken to them already and that should be what I need to get the drives going.

I have decided to stick to the 7.2v for power as I dont think I will be adding any attachments and if so, I believe a lot of stuff comes in 7.2 now anyhow,
perhaps someone can help me with that side of things.

I will also order some paint and glue this weekend coming from Ebay and start on the Aircraft of which there are an abundance haha

Thank you
Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: 110samec on July 14, 2012, 02:26:15 pm
Something I regret doing now is researching to put RC in my airfix Illustrious. I reckon that that would look nice on the water, not too big too. Does anybody know if anyone's RC'd any airfix 1/350 ships (Illustrious, Type 45, Trafalgar)?
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: cos918 on July 14, 2012, 02:52:18 pm
Hello Charles
I have built the USS Enterprise http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=936346.
Few facts you should know. These are big boats with very little in the water. This means a few things.
1 the hull can not support a lot of weight ie big batterys
2 put ballest inside the hull and take her down to the water line. one bit of wind and she will role over. I went down the keel route and to say she is rock soild is an understatment.
I would get a lipo 7.4v 200mah as a battery. X2 mtronics minture ESC as they can take the voltage.
For prop shafts get down to you local model shop and have a look in the KS metal centre get some brass tubing and rod. Since the rod is imperial turn the end down a fraction run a M2 die up it and there you have a prop shaft. NOTE propshop props are the best you can buy but they are heavy whn compaired to the plastic props from the kit wich work ok but are a bit fragile. I would go down the 2 rudder route on Enterprise I got all 4 turning and she spins on the spot just on her rudders.

John
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 14, 2012, 03:55:47 pm
Hello Cos918,

That was terrific I had a look at the link and Wow there is more work than I ever thought but looking at those pictures the results are really spot on arn't they.
 
Lots and Lots of work to do. Unfortunately no model shops here for miles so relying on links from your knowledgable people who have done or are in the know of these models.

I have everything still wrapped in plastic so will look at using some of the plastics maybe but with my limited skills I think a bit much for me and also, no real experience in soldering brass sheeting let alone finding any here if you get my drift,

Ok Im onto the prop shop shortly and will discuss the shafts etc as they advised can make anything I want so if I have to pay so be it but tks
its a great experience for me.

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on July 14, 2012, 05:13:57 pm
I agree with john Charles its deff going to require a keel. I'd still recommend 6v as 7.2 will be vastly overpowered. If you have a look at my USS Melvin thread http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=37890.0 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=37890.0) theres a nice pic of prop shop brass props you see the quality well worth the money remember your need left and right had props so the run contrarotating

samec

I'm looking at converting airfix's HMS Illustrious after USS Melvin still trying to work out weather to go for single or twin props

Glen
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 14, 2012, 05:28:56 pm
Okay tks Glen will see but I can always govern power for scale purposes and I see a lot better here in that power range.

6 volt is like a queer thingie to me haha Im used to Nimh, Nicads and Lipo,s

Perhaps we could give 110samec a hand as I see he is asking re Model conversion on Airfix and I see you are looking at an Airfix Kit of the HMS Illustrious???

Well have gone to the prop shop and so far have ordered the 4 suggested props being 19 dia 2 x 5 blade and 2 by 4 blade R/H and L/H.

I have also sent them a listing of measurements I have taken re Stuffing Tubes and Prop Shaft sizes for 4 Motors being staggered so will see how much when I burst into tears.

I am glad they take Paypal so I shall pay for all that on Saturday Morning.

Props are also made of Bronze and I was going to try and use the Plastic Mounts that come in the Kit, but if need be, I see Prop Shop also has a range of mounts to suit so there is another option.

Might get a couple of their Bronze Anchors also for the Scale Effect.

I will work on a keel for Nimitz once she has come together below decks.
 
I have a couple of old Sailing boats with the lead weighted keel Bulbs so I am not too worried re weight at this time haha might use the whole keel now would'nt that be something??

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: cos918 on July 14, 2012, 05:34:20 pm
Ok Charles
here are some links.
prop shaft
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/m2_propshafts.html     go for the  longer one and put X4 in you can all ways power the X2 inside later.
Motor
http://www.graupner.de/en/products/5c5b118e-afc6-4ee2-b03a-c3f2e91947c1/6379/product.aspx
couplings
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/raboesch-couplings.html
rudders
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/boat_rudders.html I would look at the smalest one
Stearing servo
http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/RadioControl/viewProduct.php?ProdID=6073
ESC
http://www.howesmodels.co.uk/RadioControl/viewProduct.php?ProdID=2693

I know Howes have a brass metal centre for the square brass fro the Keel. Both Howes and cornwallmodelboates offer good worldwide mail order service.

This list is just a quick pick of the shelf do check both prop shaft length and rudder size before ordering. have a look at HK
 http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/index.rc?whl=XXX they do good deals on RC

For the people I used this company but I cant find 1/350 brass etched people on there web site ,drop them an email and see if they still make them
https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/


John
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: cos918 on July 14, 2012, 05:40:57 pm
I found 6v to be under powred. these small props need to run at high RPM to get the boats to move a reasionabel speed . Since I run X5 plastic ships on 7.4V lipo they run so much better. You do not have to use 100% throtel but it is there if you need it. Lipo are great on the weight front and weight is abig problem in these ships.

Charles
you do need to watch the weight on this ship .a brass anchor is extra weight above the water line wound not rec it but it is your call.
John
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 14, 2012, 05:47:24 pm
Okay John,

will take your advice, at 13 plus quid each I really dont need em, do I haha.

Another reason I will use the 7.2 is that I have a whole lot of brand new batteries so will save monies that way.

Tks for Links Cos918, looks like tomorrow I have a bit of reading and ordering to do. I like the looks of the shaft pricings  straight away plus I need some couplers also.

Ok it is 0243am Sunday Morning here Piddling rain, cold and miserable, Dog is stinkin as usual, must be the chook bits I gave him lesson learned.
Phew.

So I will proceed to the Kitchen make me cuppa of nescafe and then get some shut eye.

Good night to you all and god bless

Catch you all tomorrow maybe??

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: cos918 on July 14, 2012, 05:59:59 pm
have a good cup of coffie

seal up the hole in the hull with tape place her in the bath and add weight till she hits the water line .that will tell you how much weight you have to play with - the rest of the kit.

joh
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on July 14, 2012, 10:41:56 pm
A thought, if 7.2V is overpowered and seeing Charles already has a supply of these, why not use 7.2V.

Couldn't the speed, overpowering, be kept down using less 'throttle' ?

Also can 6V be obtained as Ni-cad/Nimh packs instead of gel cells?
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: DickyD on July 14, 2012, 10:59:13 pm
A thought, if 7.2V is overpowered and seeing Charles already has a supply of these, why not use 7.2V.

Couldn't the speed, overpowering, be kept down using less 'throttle' ?

Also can 6V be obtained as Ni-cad/Nimh packs instead of gel cells?


http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/large_packs.html
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on July 14, 2012, 11:12:48 pm

http://www.component-shop.co.uk/html/large_packs.html

 O0 O0 :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 15, 2012, 10:55:21 am
Hello to Glen, Alan, John, Dicky D, Raaartygunner from Queensland 2 thats good. Report for today.

Well gentlemen I have to give my report. Ha Ha nothing done on the Nimitiz, except prepare 4 shaft holes in the Hull for the new M2 Shafts and Stuffing tubes.
 
One Important question and I hope I am correct. The Stuffing tubes stop at where they exit the Hull and the prop shaft which is of course the longer goes down to the Prop and Shaft supports.

The stuffing tubes do not go right down to the props under the hull??? can some one advise me re this as I want to do it correctly. Thank you


Now I tell you Ha with all this info coming in I have been registering into the following UK shops, Might as well move over to Aberdeen where my daddy lives.

The Prop Shop

Cornwall Model Boats

Graupner in Germany

Howes Model co Uk.

I cannot say there is a shortage now of bits and pieces I need so with all help no excuses now is there. I will just have to take my time and buy pieces each fortnigjt when my pension comes in so we will call it a 12 month build, Hows that.

Now I went to the shed and found a Model of what I believe to be the Bismarck.

It was purchased on Ebay by my son about 3 years ago and is the same as that Smasher which I managed to convert to the Russian Destroyer following information on these Forums.

So I have pulled her down and will make her a quick build as most of it eg the running gear is already there, Motors stuffing tubes in place props and shafts  all I need and which I have is a main rudder which I can pinch off a small catamaran I have called the Gemeni and then give her a proper coat of paint.

I also have the Swastika emblem that was painted on her forward deck and then will only have to do the black and white striping which I think she used, on the side of the Hull but I will check.

Then I will have 3  good R/C sort of Scale ships the Sovremenny, The Bismarck and in a Year the Nimitz.
 
Doing all of this to old ships lying around is also giving me great practice would you believe, plus all your Help out there for which I thank you all again.

Okay I think thats about all Nimitz can wait and I will commence to do some work on Bismarck which has a LOA of 70 centimetres and a Beam of 12 centimetres approx.

I am loving this thanks for giving me back a great Hobby and Interest. Do not be surprised  If I advise re the purchase of that new Bismarck Ha one never knows

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 15, 2012, 11:36:11 am
Glen,  just sitting looking at this model I am converting of the battleship and thinking of this USS Melvin.

Re turning turrets.

I reckon there is enough room to use a mini servo on each turret then coupled with a y lead into the Rx of say a 4 or 6 ch set normally on a 4 channel you would have channels spare as only using 2 for basic workings so Y leads into spare channels on rx and you could control individual groups of 2 turrets at a time.

Also on a 6 channel would leave enough room in the middle of the Hull for say a graupner smoke unit of 7.2 V.

Good idea or what???

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: cos918 on July 15, 2012, 04:45:48 pm
Hello to Glen, Alan, John, Dicky D, Raaartygunner from Queensland 2 thats good. Report for today.

Well gentlemen I have to give my report. Ha Ha nothing done on the Nimitiz, except prepare 4 shaft holes in the Hull for the new M2 Shafts and Stuffing tubes.
 
One Important question and I hope I am correct. The Stuffing tubes stop at where they exit the Hull and the prop shaft which is of course the longer goes down to the Prop and Shaft supports.

The stuffing tubes do not go right down to the props under the hull??? can some one advise me re this as I want to do it correctly. Thank you


Now I tell you Ha with all this info coming in I have been registering into the following UK shops, Might as well move over to Aberdeen where my daddy lives.

The Prop Shop

Cornwall Model Boats

Graupner in Germany

Howes Model co Uk.

I cannot say there is a shortage now of bits and pieces I need so with all help no excuses now is there. I will just have to take my time and buy pieces each fortnigjt when my pension comes in so we will call it a 12 month build, Hows that.

Now I went to the shed and found a Model of what I believe to be the Bismarck.

It was purchased on Ebay by my son about 3 years ago and is the same as that Smasher which I managed to convert to the Russian Destroyer following information on these Forums.

So I have pulled her down and will make her a quick build as most of it eg the running gear is already there, Motors stuffing tubes in place props and shafts  all I need and which I have is a main rudder which I can pinch off a small catamaran I have called the Gemeni and then give her a proper coat of paint.

I also have the Swastika emblem that was painted on her forward deck and then will only have to do the black and white striping which I think she used, on the side of the Hull but I will check.

Then I will have 3  good R/C sort of Scale ships the Sovremenny, The Bismarck and in a Year the Nimitz.
 
Doing all of this to old ships lying around is also giving me great practice would you believe, plus all your Help out there for which I thank you all again.

Okay I think thats about all Nimitz can wait and I will commence to do some work on Bismarck which has a LOA of 70 centimetres and a Beam of 12 centimetres approx.

I am loving this thanks for giving me back a great Hobby and Interest. Do not be surprised  If I advise re the purchase of that new Bismarck Ha one never knows

Charles

Hi Charles
you are correct in saying that the stuffing tube should stop just out side the hull. To do this you will need to make 2mm bearings for your A frames. The A frames will need to be rebuilt in Brass for strength as the plastic will be to weak. You will need to get some 2mm rod for need propshaft and get it tapped at one end . This is what I had to do to Enterprise, It looks good but it is a fair bit of work which includes soldering the 2mm bearings to new Brass A frames.
A second serjustion is to take the stuff tube to the prop/last A frame and modife the plastic A frames as a support ,less work but wont look as good.

john
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on July 15, 2012, 05:54:13 pm
Go for it mate all info of what i did on my uss melvin thread now enjoy

Glen
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 19, 2012, 03:31:33 am
Good News this morning, I thought I had been forgotten about but, I received an email from the Prop Shop advising me re the Props and Shafts also the A frames they sell. I will take correct measurements today of the propshaft, stuffing tubes and A frames, They say I can cut A Frames to size to position into the Hull which will be great. Now before I email them can anyone guesstimate how many A Frames I will need??
The Model has three on each shaft but I feel on the larger 2mm shafts 3 might be too much can some one advise me on that please.
I had a few 1/144th scale aircraft models so thought I would try for size as these were all pre painted and would have saved me a job haha but Alas yes just a wee bit too big. Never mind just makes me more determined haha.
It,s going to take a while isnt it this wont be a rush job I would say. I'm trying also to save for the 2 big models I would like being the Yamamato motorized version but that.s nearly 600 dollars plus postage then the new Bismarck at 299.00 which won't last at that price me thinks.
Never mind The Big Yin upstairs might be kind and hit me with a dollar thunderbolt of lightning eh, would be good.
I did a wee write up on the MTB and thanks Glen aned CJ for your kind comments and you Glen did you ever get the boat back or did she go to Neptunes Locker for keeps???
I have managed to work out taking pictures with the Webcam so will do a couple of Enterprise today and also my Soveremenny class Destroyer.
Now this afternoon to the pond to sail a couple of my creations.

 
(http://s12.postimage.org/o66p3hchl/300px_USS_Nimitz_CVN_68.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/o66p3hchl/)

(http://s16.postimage.org/uyca38btt/150px_USS_Nimitz_CVN_68_Crest.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/uyca38btt/)

Cheers for now everyone
Charles :-))
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on July 19, 2012, 07:32:00 am
same amount as the ship has probably 2 per shaft I'd just count how many are in the kit.

I got her back she under the bench in my workshop await Restoration

Glen
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 19, 2012, 10:16:08 am
Thats great Glen now after all your other stuff I want to see a sister MTB,
Good news from Steve's Model boats he is willing to make me up a set of 4 mini drives and A frames to match. I emailed him with the aok and will await his advice on rudders etc also.
So we are getting somewhere at least with the bits and pieces. Once I get it all together then can start the build proper/

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: AlanT on July 19, 2012, 02:52:38 pm
Charles...You will find Steve Tranter very helpful and he does produce excellent work quickly.

Best of luck

Alan
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 19, 2012, 10:07:36 pm
Thanbk you Alan.
Yes he was very quick to respond to my not so good description of what I wanted yet he came back with exactly the information I was looking for.
Price is not bad either considering its made for me. To get all the parts required including postage will be 69 pounds in your language I guess thats about 120.00 my money so I am not complaining.
I will then concentrate on the props and twin rudders as it will be running on the 4 motors staggered system and twin rudders to keep her in trim.
Geez who said modelling was easy? Fitting the rudder iinto Bismarck was an art in itself, but I managed to get it just right so a nice smooth turn on the rudder. So all fitted now are the rudder, twin motors ,shafts and props which are plastic at the moment but I will change to 4 or 5 blade for her at M2 size
after her trials. She is ballasted well and no leaks which is what we want. I will start her paint job in the dark grey this weekend and then work on the more minute and scalistic additions as I go.
I really am enjoying my hobby once again and its tks to you all for the help and conversation and inspiration that you have given me.
So its nearly daybreak here and will have a closer look at what I have to look forward too.

Charles :-))
So now its just ESC and Battery to come
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 22, 2012, 12:39:37 am
Hello all,

just to let you know what's happening re this build.

I have ordered a Card for my Digital Camera from Ebay from an Australian seller so that should be here in a few days.

I can then start taking pictures and do the thing correctly.

Ok sorry for delay in pictures, but I will remedy the situation very shortly.

I will be ordering the stuff from Steve Tranter next fortnight to start the drive system, that will be the mini shafts including prop shafts and A frames.

I have painted the  Main Flight Deck in the Gunship Dark Grey and have ordered the glue to start putting her together topsides slowly. More paint to follow.

Okay next posting will include  pictures of the kit and what I have done so far.

Thanks for bearing with me.
Charles O0

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 24, 2012, 11:47:08 pm
Hello everyone,
USB card still coming for pictures, Paint has been ordered to start work on Aircraft and bits and pieces around the Decks.
In final discussion with Steve at Model Boats re Rudders and A frames, then order to be placed.
Thats all for now I'm afraid but will continue when more stuff arrives.

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 29, 2012, 03:15:20 pm
Hello all and good luck UK at the Olympics.
My weekly report.
You would not believe this in a million years, YES the USB card came for the camera and YES it is faulty. The chap is exchanging it for me and now waiting for the new card to arrive.
I really wanted to have some pictures for you all.
I have started the build on the aircraft and have managed to complete 1 as I had all the paint needed to completly do it. It is the Hawkeye and looks great but haha what a job with the Decals, thank goodness for tweezers.
I have also done 4 others but just need the white I am waiting for to finish them off before decals are applied, a lot more to go haha.
I will leave a good video for you to watch if you like about the 10 biggest warships  which I thought was aok, hope you like it to, and it's not too long.
[http://youtu.be/cSAo8rEsQd0b][/b]
Im afraid thats it for now but just letting you all know still working away albeit slowly but we will get there.
Until my next posting and hopefully a much more lengthy and informative one.

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on July 29, 2012, 03:16:59 pm
http://youtu.be/cSAo8rEsQd0
Sorry that is the correct link for the video. I think I mucked the other up SORRY?

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 01, 2012, 03:24:32 pm
Evening to you all.
Update on Nimitz while waiting for parts and paint. I have got the glue hoorray. I am still waiting for new card.
Only 3 aircraft now left to build and all others completed except for White Paint, Wheels to be fitted and Decals to be fitted.
1 x SH-3 SEA KINGT OF HC-2 FLEET ANGELS
1 X RA-5C VIGILANTE OF RVAH-9 HOOT OWLS
2 X SA-3A VIKINGS OF VS-24 SCOUTS
3 X A-6E INTRUDERS OF VA-35 BLACK PANTHERS
6 X A-7E CORSAIRII OF VA-86 SIDE WINDERS
1 X E-2C HAWKEY7E OF VAW-116 SUN KINGS
6 X F-4J PHANTOMS OF VMFA-333 SHAMROCKS
2 X EA-3B SKYWARRIORS OF VQ-2 BATMEN.
I could'nt help myself though and thought "this carrier needs escorts does'nt it" so I did a deal with a fellow in the US and bought 2 Trumpeter 1/350 scale escorts.
1 x U.S.S. Ticonderoga - DDG47 a Guided Missile Cruiser which in real life was commissioned January 1983 and decommissioned on 30th September 2004, and
1 x U.S.S. Ingersoll - DD-990  a Spruance Class Destroyer which was commissioned 12 april 1980 and decommissioned 24th July 1998
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 01, 2012, 03:39:31 pm
Carrying on

(http://s17.postimage.org/xcer3usjf/800px_USS_Ticonderoga_CG_47_just_after_decommiss.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/xcer3usjf/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/9zgplccfv/dd990crest.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9zgplccfv/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/gr74o71ff/DD990_Ingersoll_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/gr74o71ff/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/nixjr1qez/dd990_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/nixjr1qez/)

Those are the 2 ships in question, and both have served alongside Nimitz so it should be a great display when finished, and will certainly keep me busy.
I understand Toms also sells upgrades in etchings for all ships.
I also managed to get Carrier Crewmen both present and WW2 in 1/350 and prepainted which is a blessing for me the old fellow. So Nimitz will have a crew.
as far as Aircraft and otherthings go. I can also buy US Navy personnel in Uniform present day in 1/350 to add to Nimitz also.
So as you can see only Pictures are stopping me from showing you my work, but I am not sitting here idly believe me haha.

I should be great working at such small scales soon haha
Ok hope you are all well fellow Shipmates, until next update.

Charles
(http://s11.postimage.org/g3hui7aov/nimitzclass_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/g3hui7aov/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/y7kv2u8db/nimitz_e_2c.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/y7kv2u8db/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/80jo6vq3j/nimitzeabprowler.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/80jo6vq3j/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/w5kdolae7/Me_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/w5kdolae7/)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on August 01, 2012, 06:38:29 pm
sounding good mate looking forward to seeing your build pics

I was in rosy roads naval base in 2000 and as FAA guys do on deployment we had a lot of fun. On a night out we drove passed Ticonderoga a young us seaman came down the gangway with some gash the side door on van opened hand reached out and grabbed the poor lad and we carried him away to the strip bar just out side gates. we fed him huge amounts beer and got loads of well endowed ladies to molest him about midnight we drove back and dumped the drunk seamen at the bottom of gang way and sped off.

Fortunately the CO of Ticonderoga saw the funny side and said he was one lucky sailor I think we was lucky not be arrested but boy what night
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 01, 2012, 11:32:11 pm
HA sounds  like a great debaucherous night was had by all Glen, I had a similar experience, I was attached to HMAS Melbourne for 2 weeks exchange duty and being  an ex sig was on the bridge and what a laugh on the night we were to sail from Garden Island it was a great experience watching over a thousand drunk sailors (Pussers) trying to  get back on board. What a shamozzles hahaha great memories.
Just ordered 6 Tomcats to go with the Aircraft collection and the Bloody Dog has chewed one of the Phantoms already so I will be looking around for some of them. I have decided to use the F18's in the kit with no decals and will try and find some  of them also.
I think that should then do it along with the others for Aircraft when she came out and Modern on board.
Looking forward to checking the Post Office today. We only have a population of 500 here and I live in Outback Queensland closest town with a decent Hobby shop is over 425 kilometers away so as you can see that's why I have to rely on the Internet for my stuff and lucky I am a patient man well sometimes haha. Got a bottle of Glen Fiddich awaiting me for a wee dram tonight when I finish of the Corsairs and mayabe just maybe the paint will arrive or at least the card for the camera.
Ok mate I might even join your club the bloke I bought the 2 ships from has an old Blue Devil he might do a deal on, what do you think about that eh haha.
I am really enjoying the build and seeing even the little aircraft coming together is great.
Ok Mate will catch up. Below are the Upgrades F18, Tomcats and 1/350 Carrier Crew Members US Navy.

Charles :-))
(http://s16.postimage.org/nkpji7o69/Crew_Figures_1in350_Scale_Aircraft_Carrier.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/nkpji7o69/)

(http://s16.postimage.org/oo9nu68td/nimitzf14tomcat.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/oo9nu68td/)

(http://s16.postimage.org/p2aztrswx/Nimitzf18_Hornet.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/p2aztrswx/)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on August 01, 2012, 11:45:38 pm
Charles,

How far out are you? and I mean in distance, not you actually being far out  {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 02, 2012, 12:17:20 am
Gidday Mate,
Well closest  shopping town to me would be Roma which is 95 kilometers away. Toowoomba is approx 425 and Brisbane 830 - 840. we are up at Carnarvon gorge way and main town is Springsure followed by Emerald.
Does that give you an idea Raaartygunner.
Pretty much nothing only a toy shop in Roma  who really does not have what I am looking for only paints I guess and I certainly ain't into Barbie Dolls  etc.
I think we have spoken before via my son doing the 1/16th Tanks matey.
I have never been into Scale Ships however  but enjoying every moment of it now. They are so realistic mate it surprises me and like the tanks you can do so many things with them re upgrades etc. To radio control will be a challenge but I will get there.
Thank you for asking

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on August 02, 2012, 01:47:35 am
Gidday Charles,

Mate have not been to Carnarvon gorge, but years ago travelled extensively outback, Bedourie (min min light) etc and been to the places you mention.

Besides the obligatory hotel (pub) and couple of shops not much in those county towns.

As you say nothing in Roma, probably Mr Toys outlet, and if you go to Toowoomba may as well go the extra couple of hours to Brisbane.

But even then shopping on line has a lot more options and advantages.

Build is looking good and I will continue tagging along :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 02, 2012, 06:50:11 am
Thank you very much mate.
Well great news for me, just went to our Post Office and the paint has arrived as well as the new card for the camera. Now I will just have to buy some new batteries and test it out. I will do that on Saturday.
I couldnt resist my next post so its off to Glen with the Fletcher, catch you there.

Charles :}
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 04, 2012, 02:35:59 am
You are not going to believe this but this card is also showing Memory card error, so must be the camera as this is the second card I have tried as you all know. Looks like I shall have to move the ship into another room and do my best with the Webcam to start my pictures for the build.
I will do that later on today and start a good post tonight hopefully.
Sorry about that called Murphy's Law.
 >>:-(
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on August 04, 2012, 11:57:55 am
Charles,

Just an Idea, look up your card problem on google.

My son had a recent problem with three cards to his camera.

After googling the problem it transpired the cards and comera were OK but there was tiny slide lock on the card that had to have tape applied over it. Much like the old VHS prerecorded tapes to allow you to tape over them.

After applying tape the cards were able to be formatted and used satisfactorily.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 05, 2012, 01:50:49 pm
Thanks Raaarty, Yes its giving me the irrates mate. And now having to move this model around from room to room to try and site in the Web camera for pikkies for this forum, its mission impossible at the moment. I am also getting amate to come up with his camera to see if they work in his. I will definately try the tape thing as I think the cards were fairly cheep and really unbranded with 8gb showing. The fella said he would test this one before he sent it so I mightg just drop him another email to see if he did so.
I will get there but thank you for your trouble and advice in finding things out for me.

Charles ;)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 06, 2012, 03:20:35 am
Hello all,
Well it seems that I am posting more on the Camera problems than the actual Nimitz. I contacted the seller of these cards to me and nothing wrong with them. It was me. Appears that my camera being a Cannon Powershot A540 digital camera is now considered OLD at 5 years and the card I had been choosing was not designed for the camera. I should be looking for an SD card and not the SDHC I have been getting. Blowed if I know the difference I thought a card was a card. I am 61 are they going to change my model so quickly. Sometimes technology is great but surely after only 5 years I have an Old camera. I wonder what Mr Kodak and all his old brownies would think. I had one of those for years living in Scotland before moving to Australia and I would like it back haha.
Okay I will look now for the correct card and God willing my next post might just might have some decent pictures you can relate to.
Sorry about this but it will be fixed.
Charles %%
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on August 06, 2012, 05:17:49 am
Been there done that.

Might be cheaper to get a new camera with software for downloading to your PC.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 06, 2012, 05:22:30 pm
Yeah Raaarty, but I did find a good camera shop in UK would you believe I could'nt find a card supplier in Aus on Ebay maybe because I was asking for a specific card. Have found one and paid 4 pounds plus postage has already been posted and they assure me this is the one for the Powershot A540 so we will wait and see. If not will go to camera house website and get one of their many digital deals.
Thanks Raaarty, I am plodding along, break from Nimitz tonight and did a bit more cammo on the side of the Bismarck. I just have to make a new rear mast assembly as I dont like the chinese thingie that comes with the model. Should not be too hard, I will try and copy from my Pictures of different kits I have of the Bismarck.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 17, 2012, 07:39:22 am
At long last the SD card arrived from the UK and yes it is actually the correct card, so here we start on what has transpired so far.
Please do not be too harsh on an old fellah as it is my first attempt ever at something this size and especially a Scale Ship.
Anyhow enough said.

(http://s10.postimage.org/h9wbja3hx/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h9wbja3hx/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/9l42lasdx/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9l42lasdx/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/tv1e0ftit/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/tv1e0ftit/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/6zyhxs305/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6zyhxs305/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/7dztxdn3p/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_007.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7dztxdn3p/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/3ycb1kf91/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_008.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3ycb1kf91/)

I also as you may see have started to weather the flight deck and ran out of paint which I have since ordered. I also have ordered some more aircraft which I love building haha, to enhance the 8th Air Wing and keep it up to date. Nothing is fixed and wont be for a while but will keep plodding on and join the hulls together soon to test for leakages and then start my balancing act.
While I am here can any one tell me what ship this picture represents, as I have purchased one and I believe it would be a good R/C conversion also.

(http://s15.postimage.org/dze5yv2bb/2710311063794040_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dze5yv2bb/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/vdye74zg7/KGr_Hq_JHJD_E_Uhb_EVm_WBP2_7_6_SD_60_3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/vdye74zg7/)
Okay that 's it for now folks see you on the next posting. %%
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on August 17, 2012, 10:00:49 am
Looking very nice indeed charles.

Just one thing. You seem to have a mix aircraft from different periods. The F 18s will very out of place with rest of the planes It looks like a 1960's airgroup in main judging by the high vis markings

Looking forward to seeing more.

Glen
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Stormbringer on August 17, 2012, 10:59:43 am
very nice mate  :-))
as for your other project a google search of Russian destroyers might pinpoint it ( its what i did for the Sovremenny )  :-)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 17, 2012, 11:11:48 am
Glen, I found those in the box like someone had just thrown them in no decals or nothing just clear plastic in their Sprues.

However the other aircraft came with the Nimitz kit as part of the 1975 Airwing 8 group.

Just for interest I have ordered some or 12 to be exact Super Hornets and 3 other Sea Kings plus a Hawkeye plus others.

the Super Hornets are just if ever, to update her to current specs as far as aircraft go as they also use the Super Hornets as what are called growlers being an intelligence collector.

They still have the Hawkeyes etc but all the rest have gone to god.

I will be displaying her as the 1975 edition and I just have to get another Phantom Squadron which will be no problem.

The Super Hornets when I paint etc will just be an addition for display and will not be used in the aircraft carriers sea operations down on the Billabong.Here are some of the Squadrons that are or have been on Nimitz hope I get them correct.


I also received the 1/350 Aircraft Crew Present issue and Geez, I will definately need a magnifier to put those on the deck. Any ideas how to fix them they look like brass etching which has been painted and I will have to cut them out very carefully methinks????

(http://s9.postimage.org/o637ejbrf/200px_Vaw_117.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/o637ejbrf/)

(http://s9.postimage.org/jy8f5sabv/150px_VF_41.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jy8f5sabv/)

(http://s9.postimage.org/pnonq3gi3/150px_Vfa97.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pnonq3gi3/)

(http://s9.postimage.org/lftvhcf2j/200px_VAQ142_new_logo.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/lftvhcf2j/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/af7oztffv/Logo_vrc30.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/af7oztffv/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/birtbs02z/Logo_det1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/birtbs02z/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/s7t97owob/Logo_det2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/s7t97owob/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/5x5e7pze3/Logo_det3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5x5e7pze3/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/7dgwpv2az/Logo_det4.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/7dgwpv2az/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/j3uu78v3f/Logo_det5.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/j3uu78v3f/)
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Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: steve pickstock on August 17, 2012, 01:51:43 pm
Apparently the product code for your rtr model is RTR HT3831.

Search that and you'll find the details. It's nice, supposedly close to 1/300th scale but probably based on someone else's model like the Sovremeny, but the prices I am seeing make it a bit expensive for me.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 17, 2012, 02:10:11 pm
Thanks Steve Yeah Ive done that mate but no real info on what it is supposed to be. I believe it to be Russian Destroyer or frigate and have been checking the Russian Navy Ships. Closest I have come is this.

(http://s16.postimage.org/4pns4n7i9/800px_Fleet_Hangchow_Bay_Bridge_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4pns4n7i9/)

I think this is a Russian Ship in a chinese harbour but not sure. I looked it up under Russian Destroyers however.

It's just that when this company makes a model or cheap model it always resembles a notable ship. Like the Sovremenny class that is an ebay cheapie and the Bismarck. Know what I mean. I thought it might relate to something modern floating around today.

I think it does but its just finding it.

But thanks for your comments mate appreciated. %%

Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 21, 2012, 07:20:41 am
Well nothing much done to Nimitz since last post, added a few bits and pieces to the Hull as per destructions however, as I decided to build 2 escorts for her I decided to include them in with this build. I also got a pleasant surprise when I opened the kits to find them already motorised, something I did not know or expect and could save me a wee bit of work on the R/C side of things. We shall see after I start the build of these kits and I feel with the amount of sailing that these 3 ships will be doing, these small 3.oo voltage motors with the gearbox and the twin screws even came complete in metal with stuffing tubes etc and should do the job. Time will tell. However as display should look really well. Also arrived were a set of 6 x F14 Tomcats once again used on Nimitz just before she changed to the Hornets. I shall have a good variety of aircraft from when she started in 1975 with 8 Air Wing to the present day purely just for interest, history and display purposes. She will remain as 1975 when in the water as I have to fix the aircraft to her flight Deck permanently.
I also received the Eduardo 1/350 Aircraft carrier figures pre painted in Etch so that will be a job and a half. I will ask again, anyone got any ideas on how to fix these crewmen like what to use to fix them in place???.
That's all for now plodding on, more aircraft ordered some new some to add to the existing fleet onboard as the Kit does not give the correct issue of aircaft onboard in 1975, so we are building on that also.
I received a reply from Steve at Model boats god bless him with a quote on all I need but I am afraid I will have to start saving for the parts as they are not cheap, but then quality never is, is it? Thanks to Steve. I will have to email him and advise him to hold off for just a wee while. SHAME.

(http://s15.postimage.org/x6557bs47/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_020.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/x6557bs47/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/9zpe5najb/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_017.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9zpe5najb/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/mjfxfn9cn/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_018.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/mjfxfn9cn/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/j3nt63c47/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_019.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/j3nt63c47/)
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Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 23, 2012, 01:53:28 pm
Good Day I suppose it is in the Uk plodding along, don't seem to be to many comments so I must be doing something correctly.
I was sitting building the F14 B/D Super Tomcats when I thought of an idea which will probably sound stupid to you, but never the less it's a workable idea I think and, as there are not many comments really with this build I will work on it further. Maybe a lot of you are tied up with their Lindberg Blue Devil conversion haha or maybe there is no real interest in Aircraft carriers.

Don't know why they are a lot more work than a lot of the Destroyer Models and the final build I think will be well and rewarding. I will plod on regardless as they say, I know one thing it will be an expensive model when finished.

I also ordered the last of the Aircraft today to
A.  Bring up the correct Aircraft total as she was in 1975 and
B. To keep her completely up todate with the present Aircraft on board and thanks Trumpeter, I even managed to get 2 x C2 Greyhounds which are used as land based Aircraft but able to land on the deck of a carrier. These aircraft are the next generation up from the Hawkeye and a few Hawkeye's have been converted to the Greyhound specs in the beginning of it's test flights.

As people on the forum have advised me, doing this to the Nimitz like R/C conversion, the model will be Top Heavy and either heaps of ballast or removable keel or whatever you can think of.

Well my idea is that as the Nimitz is going to be sailing with the 2 Destroyer Escorts, why not keep them as airtight dummies and use them as floats like an Outrigger system.

You perhaps could utilise something say about 2 feet long and removable and use the lot like an Outrigger system. It would be under or just in line with the waterline and would also look good too.

So the Escorts would be airtight and all done up as warships correctly but acting as scale floats, The Nimitz would still contain some amount of ballast which I would have to weight out but I believe it to be a workable idea.

Ok enough said about that, here are some more pictures of what has happened. Still waiting for Paint, as I have to order it via Ebay.

Pictures are the 2 destroyers with Nimitz to show what I mean re Outrigger system.

Then USS Ingersoll being slowly fitted out.

Also the F14 B/D Super Tomcats now waiting for their paint and decals fitout. I actually ordered at long last Decal fixer which will be great.


(http://s11.postimage.org/fo6kox1jj/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_030.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/fo6kox1jj/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/gba2s6ntb/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_024.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/gba2s6ntb/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/m740fl34f/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_025.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/m740fl34f/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/gzixb4mj3/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_026.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/gzixb4mj3/)

(http://s11.postimage.org/ivab010r3/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_027.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ivab010r3/)

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Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 23, 2012, 02:42:07 pm
Just before I go to bed I have taken another photograph and the ruler shows a measurement in your language of 12 inches exactly.
With the Carbon Fibre rods they use in the Fast electric Outriggers this length seems to be just right and far enough from the Nimitz but not too far as not to give flotation support.

(http://s15.postimage.org/9jtjfq26v/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9jtjfq26v/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/h3r7vikrb/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h3r7vikrb/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/812qohl07/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/812qohl07/)

I have also included 2 photographs of my helper and Unquestionable admirer of my work. He is just so full of appreciation at what I do, especially when I reward him for his efforts at helping me build Nimitz, like eating an F4J Phantom in one great gulp. Hmmmm.
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Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: AlanT on August 23, 2012, 04:34:41 pm
Interesting use of out riggers....

I've completed my Enterprise just waiting for the stand "brass" nameplate to arrive and then get to the lake for "sea trials"  I can report on the "stability devices" and hopefully some photo's.

Regards

Alan
 
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 23, 2012, 05:45:05 pm
That's terrific Alan T I am looking forward to seeing and hearing how the Big E went on her trials. It is interesting use of the Outrigger system and should make for quite a sizeable formation when all together. I believe it will work if set up correctly and with patience. Probably the best to use would be Aluminium or Brass Model tubing which is quite easily bent into shape with correct tools. This would allow adjustments to be made on the Waterline Issue and also keep the costing a bit lower.
Anyhow good luck and hope you like Nimitz so far.
charles %%
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 24, 2012, 11:58:59 am
I thought tonight that I would fill the bath and just see what catasrophies would befold upon me and insert Nimitz and one of the Escorts U S S Ingersoll.

I found some balance for Ingersoll taped it on as temp site and plunged her into the water. No problems floats really well, made a few waves etc with my hands and still kept upright so that ship will remain with that ballast. Her sister ship will get the same deal.

The Nimitz I thought, well here goes and in she went. I was amazed, the only roll I achieved was when I put the top middle flight deck in place making her top heavy but only by a wee bit. She did not keel over but the top decking came down closer to the water. Strange I thought she is more stable than I realised, took me unawares how stable she was.

I have insitu as temp, 2 x  7.2 battery packs and she is straight as a Die, even when I splash around and manually bend her down towards the surface of the water, she returns straight up to topside again.

I am really pleased with this result.

So having done this I guess we dont need to worry about Outrigger system and just go back to my 3 ship flotilla.

FANTASTIC.

(http://s17.postimage.org/5b24zn6sr/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_034.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5b24zn6sr/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/5p82czga3/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_031.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5p82czga3/)

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Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: AlanT on August 24, 2012, 12:16:40 pm
You will need all the top fittings first to really test stability...Mine was fine when I tested as per your carrier. It was only when the structures and planes were added I had an alarming list to starboard....and had to add additional lead to the Port side in order to correct...Hopefully you can just balance your carrier with internal weight, I , unfortunaly had to take more extreme action. Only Lake testing will tell the whole story...

Regards

Alan
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 24, 2012, 12:29:11 pm
Thanks Alan,

I am taking your advice believe me.

The Nimitz has been in the tub now for approx 3 hours since I started. I have placed all aircraft on deck, I have and still no leaning etc. Still sitting nicely in the tub.

I have taken 2 pictures to try and show her water position I guess you could call it, Closest I could get.

One tiny leak near stern but that could be coming from my taping job, checked, and not real sure but I have gear to still go around the inner of the joins and that will fix it for sure.

Also Alan, there are more aircraft as per the original 1975 issue, so that should also add to the weight for checking>>>>



(http://s17.postimage.org/5u7osaf57/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_036.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5u7osaf57/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/x8mtggnjf/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_034.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/x8mtggnjf/)

(http://s17.postimage.org/50zodeyi3/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_035.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/50zodeyi3/)

I will leave her tonight in the Tub with Ingersoll and see the happy or unhappy result in the morning.

Look out Dexter the dog if the sight is not too good haha
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Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 25, 2012, 03:30:59 pm
Proceeding on with todays work, I did not realise just how much of a Jigsaw Puzzle these models are haha. Alan you would appreciate that comment.
I have been working all day on the control tower and it is still not yet finished. Very fiddly and all the little pieces Phew what work,  I am building the parts that will be ok in the Light Gray the Nimit'z main colour.
So when the paint does arrive all I have to do is paint what I have left on the Sprues and what work I have done. I also painted in correct colour scheme of Orange/Yellow all the working vehicles, I did have some of that paint.
I got onto the Internet and since nobody seems to know how to fix Etched parts or could not be bothered to answer my question which I did ask 2 times, I found a terrific information section on how to fix the parts correctly so this will be of great assistance when placing the Crew Members.
Ok pictures of work for tonight.

(http://s13.postimage.org/3tvufidar/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_039.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3tvufidar/)

(http://s13.postimage.org/jxcwt247n/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_037.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/jxcwt247n/)

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Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 27, 2012, 10:37:59 am
Continuing on, today I did all the parts around the Nimitz. I am sorry that I am not Naval orientated as I did my service in the Australian Airforce and also the Army so I'm afraid Nautical terms and ship parts are way above me. I just follow the destructions to the best of my ability.
She is starting after many hours of work to look like an aircraft carrier me thinks but a lot lot more work to go yet. I just wish these paints would hurry up and come, that's the trouble living in the Outback.
Anyway I looked at the Aircraft carrier crew I had purchased and at the small etch sheet. I studied it and thought there is a lot of men on here haha it was then I realised you just cut out the whole figure and then bend it in half to get the 3D figure haha
You probably know that but as I said I have never worked with stuff like this before. Anyway only picture I have inserted to night is a little blue man next to a Phantom and i think once the crew is in place which will be a job in itself it will finish the Nimitz to a tea with all the different coloured vests etc.
I just have to look up to see what is what, like what do the Yellow vests do, what do the blue, Red, White but I will find out to put them in their positions onboard.

(http://s10.postimage.org/a61iuimid/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_040.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/a61iuimid/)

These are present day figures and I reckon a group around an aircraft and say uniformed personnel on the control tower will look aok.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on August 27, 2012, 11:05:36 am
Charles,

That reminds me, as you know Army bods are fond of drinking port, loyal toast etc.
Well to help Army bods with Nautical terms, they were taught there is always a little left in the port, hence port is left, starboard right  O0 O0 O0 {-) {-) {-)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on August 27, 2012, 01:26:12 pm
Hey Raaartygunner you hit the nail on the head there hahaha. I like that, and funny I am a wee bit partial to the LEFT Drink myself and have been known to have had many a water bottle on exercise one with Port on the left of course and for the cold bush nights one with Blackberry Nip haha
A life saver up in the Warrumbungles on a cold winters night doing Picket.
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Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 01, 2012, 01:52:53 am
Good Morning Shipmates,
Well not much done still, Yes still waiting for the paints even ordered some more I think the chinese postal service might be on a go slow or could be another Holiday Festivall or something like that.
I have started to work on the Stuffing Tubes and Prop Shafts. I found 4 in the Shed along with a dual 380 motor set up  which I think will just do the trick. I still will need to order the A frames but I think the size is M2 as you say being from Chinese models. They have drive dogs and screwed ends so should be able to find some nice props for her I hope, at least 4 blade Right and Left.

(http://s7.postimage.org/9u9tuyyuv/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_041.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9u9tuyyuv/)
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Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 05, 2012, 11:54:46 am
 ok2
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 05, 2012, 01:10:09 pm
Re last posting I have decided to change the Propshaft and stuffing tube setup as I wanted to use what the Kit supplied.
I decided to go with Control Rods used on 450 size Helicopters between the Servo and Tail Rotors as the prop shafts and I had in my kitty some mini stuffing tubes from motorised kits.
These all came together perfectly and I was able to use the A Frames supplied. The control rod linkage just slid through perfectly into the holes in the A frames and at a good length gives me plenty to play with when deciding to place the 4 motors to be used when chosen with their engine mounts.
Props might be the issue though but I have 4 plastic props once again supplied with 1/350 motorised kits which might do the job.
They are both RH and LH and are 3 blade. Might be good for testing when set up.
Also the end of the control rods are threaded to take the servo mounts so a screw in prop will do the job.
The Rudders are the ones from the Lindberg Kit of the Fletcher Destroyer so they also fitted up to Nimitz really well and appear to be just the right size for her.

(http://s18.postimage.org/dbdofth8l/VFA_86_insignia.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/dbdofth8l/)

(http://s18.postimage.org/rmx6kpzet/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_045.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/rmx6kpzet/)

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(http://s18.postimage.org/qtp65uirp/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_047.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qtp65uirp/) O0
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: george on September 06, 2012, 03:03:59 am
 Hello

 I wanted to ask the builder, what do you think about using modified servos as your motors for the aircraft build? Each servo circuit board is a speed controller and they are light. Would it work ? Was thinking about that for my Tamiya Enterprise R.C conversion.

 Let me know what you think.

 Thanks

 George
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 06, 2012, 04:41:15 am
Hello George,
Gee you have got me there old mate. I dont know much about servos at all. I have seen a few articles re servos for gun turretts on destroyers etc.
They have info re that on the Lindberg Fletcher by Glendavis.
Using them as motors I don't know. For Nimitz i was going to use the small square Graupner Motors I dont know the model but I know what I want and I was going to couple all of that up to a ESC which I feel could handle the job.
Once all the parts are in place plus the ballast the model turns out to be pretty heavy so re power of servo motors mate I once again dont know myself.
Alan T has just done the Enterprise and he has a forum if you havent already seen it George.
Sorry I cant be of more help in that regard. {:-{
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 06, 2012, 09:03:28 am
Moving on to today's little bit on Nimitz.
I have completed the Island, the Mast and the Main Mast.
Only thing I have to do is insert 2 spreaders where I yes I inadvertantly cut the parts in half and they were so thin I will use some wire instead it will be an easy job haha.
Ok pictures of Nimitz so far less aircraft which are being redone with correct squadrons on order from trumpeter.
I am a bit relieved that this fiddly work is over on the Island etc. I have been cursing and swearing, but now looking at it I am pleased with the outcome.
It would'nt be modelling if a little bit of cursing was not included would it, that's part of the enjoyment.

(http://s15.postimage.org/ysett1qpz/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_055.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ysett1qpz/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/8zeywosjr/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_056.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/8zeywosjr/)

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(http://s15.postimage.org/wu85v1y87/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_060.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/wu85v1y87/)

(http://s15.postimage.org/wvi3oh01z/US_Nimitz_Build_and_Conversion_to_RC_061.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/wvi3oh01z/)
Plodding on. :-))
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 07, 2012, 01:17:03 pm
Okay progress for today.

Fitted Top Flight Deck with underside fittings.

Tried 5 blade props that came with kit onto new shafts and fitted perfectly. Don't know if they will work in the water or are just for display purposes only but I now know size to aim for.

Finished the S3 Viking aircraft including decal work (Even bought decal stuff to make sure they stay on look ok tonight so far not drying out).

Finished some Mobile cranes, Crash trucks and Tow tractors on one sprue only another 12 to go.

Put together a set of Tomcats up to the point  where they can be sprayed in their colours.

Started the Corsair remake was not happy with what I had done so far so started again.

Ran Out of Puff and patience due to eyes going wonky with fiddly bittys and me being tired haha.

(http://s10.postimage.org/rgfkqtw51/nimitzclass_3.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/rgfkqtw51/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/qr5z5yad1/Nimitz_conversion_continued_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qr5z5yad1/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/4kbxm8ik5/Nimitz_conversion_continued_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4kbxm8ik5/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/6g3bb4ws5/Nimitz_conversion_continued_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6g3bb4ws5/) :-))
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 14, 2012, 12:33:35 pm
Hello shipmates' sorry I cannot supply pictures but still plodding along.
All the vehicles are now completed and a lot of under deck work completed.
Will have to try and get these pictures. Sorted out Asap Sorry..
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 16, 2012, 08:08:59 am
Back in Action again re pictures, good stuff.

Okay Shipmates, as you know working on a few ships also, but here are 2 pictures of Nimitz as she looks now.

I have shown Prop and shaft setups previously, and still got to work on Motors etc which I will do soon.

Paint is the major issue for this build and my others, as my supplier seems to be on a go slow re my orders waiting for this Missouri battleship, I wish I had never ordered it but too late now.

So,  I have been putting together what I can while waiting. I am also working on her Escorts.

(http://s7.postimage.org/wbjvw8f53/Nimitz_Conversion_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/wbjvw8f53/)

(http://s7.postimage.org/y76o7e3zb/Logo_det4.gif) (http://postimage.org/)

(http://s7.postimage.org/h9c8zajzb/Nimitz_Conversion_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/h9c8zajzb/)

Plodding on as always.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on September 20, 2012, 07:46:09 am
Looking good charles.

Are you converting the escorts too? if you are they will look great sailing in formation.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 20, 2012, 07:53:20 am
Hiya Glen

Yes mate certainly am but will only use 2.4 Ghz handheld like they use on the cars and small esc's.
I won't go overboard with them but will still look the part after paint job.

The little replays have twin rudders which I will have to be really carefully with as they are a plug fitting only so thinking cap on matey for me.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 23, 2012, 02:10:00 pm
Hello there shipmates,
Decided to do a bit of work on the USS Ingersoll today and in answer to Glen's question re the R/C of both Nimitz's escort ships.
I am doing one at a time and all this is still waiting for that paint will it ever come, I will find out tomorrow if it has been posted.
I could not keep the twin prop system with the gearbox it was just too fragile and the motor only ran on 2 1.5V batteries which was no good at all.
So she is a single drive now but I did manage to keep the twin rudder system.
I can tell you I am getting good at the twin rudder set ups and they seem to keep getting smaller. Since starting this scale work my soldering has improved no end haha.
The Ship is now running on 6 volts with a water cooled ESC and does not run in reverse, no matter I have tested it all and seems to run smoothly.
None of the gear is permantly fixed as yet as I have run out of all sorts of stuff here so making do with what I have.
Anyhow here are pictures of work done so far..
 
(http://s18.postimage.org/tz0ms21o5/U_S_S_Ingersoll_RC_Construction_and_Conversion_0.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/tz0ms21o5/)

(http://s18.postimage.org/5sukuo4xh/U_S_S_Ingersoll_RC_Construction_and_Conversion_0.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5sukuo4xh/)

(http://s18.postimage.org/j23wh14ad/U_S_S_Ingersoll_RC_Construction_and_Conversion_0.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/j23wh14ad/)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on October 09, 2012, 11:18:01 am
Hello Shipmates,
Been slowly working away at Nimitz whilst also doing these other ships in the yard.
Been on her 3 days and was a wee bit dissappointed with the trouble I had laying the decals down on her Flight Deck.
I do not know if it as the age of the Kit, as it was given to me and I don't know how long the other person or persons had it or what, but they kept breaking or splitting it was a nightmare but I persevered and managed to get the job done.
I am really glad that it's over, thank goodness for Micro sol and Set which enabled me to get the job done bit by bit.
Ingersoll is coming along also and I have included her in pictures tonight.
I have decided at long last to model Nimitz in the period of 1997 being as I really like the aircraft on board during that period and her role using those aircraft so Aircraft and helicopters of that time have been ordered as per my research and you will see some I already had here being put together on Nimitz at this time. Please note new squadrons of F18's are coming and not what is on Nimitz just now. These I had and are just testers for placement when the other Kits arrive. Seahawks of both types are coming to compliment the Helicopters and greyhound and hawkeye will be used also.
A-6E are coming along with some Tomcats and these will make up her compliment of the Airwing of the time. She is now currently up to 11 Airwing with Growlers, Super Hornets, Hornets and other aircraft and still has a few oldies on board.


(http://s7.postimage.org/x5lran6jr/Nimitz_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/x5lran6jr/)

(http://s7.postimage.org/9hk1kle5j/Nimitz_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/9hk1kle5j/)

(http://s7.postimage.org/6rfb156uf/Nimitz_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/6rfb156uf/)

Charles
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on October 09, 2012, 04:14:13 pm
hi charles

she's looking very nice. I do think the flight deck is wrong they are much darker as your pic shows.

look forward to seeing her on the water

Glen
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on October 09, 2012, 04:24:28 pm
Sorry to disagree with you Glen,
You had better inform Trumpeter really that as their colour scheme suggests FS36320 Dark Compass Grey which on the colour chart is colour used. Darker Grey FS36081 is Gunship DK Grey which is used in some are as surrounding the Flight.
That's how including the colour schematics in the kit showing flight deck I interpreted it. Too late now if I am incorrect.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on October 09, 2012, 09:30:19 pm
lol Charles

yes its classic error never blindly follow the kits instructions they can be very wrong. The airfix kit of illustrious is the same they give a light shade of grey for the flight deck and i know from 20 years on and off her with harriers the deck deff dark grey.

this pic of Nimitz and ark royal show the decks and marking lovely.

the Lindberg colours for Melvin couldn't be further from the correct colours.

I still think its a nice though even if the decks to light

(http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae16/seaharrierman/HMS_Ark_Royal_USS_Nimitz_Norfolk1_1978_jpeg.jpg)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on October 10, 2012, 01:47:02 am
Hey Glen,
yes you are right but see in the picture you sent how worn and faded in some patches it is haha well Armor is thinking with a bit of Artwork cleverly intermixed with what's on Nimitz now it might look much better with a blend of both colours. It is a working model after all and not a museum piece.
Will give it a go later using some Extra Dark Sea Gray left over from Jiangki II.
Wish me luck.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on October 10, 2012, 08:21:30 am
be very care with weathering charles its so easy to go over the top and ruin a nice model.

if it was me Id get a new decal set repaint the flight deck I like models nice n clean

read up on weathering there lots of articles out there I used an interesting one for salt weathering on a landing craft will see if see have the link

glen
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on October 11, 2012, 12:53:11 am
I am glad I am not you Glen haha.
If you think I am going to go through 3 days of splitting, breaking decals again you are wrong my friend.
No I am leaving her as is. In the daylight the deck is much darker than the picture shows and once the dark areas are done along the walkways you will notice the difference.
I still have to apply the light gray also on Tower, Hull and other areas.
I did try a remote control Dauphne on Sovremenny, she few off the ship great but alas, she is just a couple of scale sizes too big for 1/200 which is a shame. She is about 6 inches s long 3 channel and even has lighting.
Flies great for her small size. One of the many I fly inside for relaxation.
Ok Kiev day today, got some 1/350 Ka-29 Helix Helicopters in yesterday so will paint 3 of them on the sprues, add the decals that I can and put them together tonight.
Perhaps the other Aircraft might come also be Friday afternoon.
Pouring rain here today, 32 degrees celcius so a good day for it excepting for having to wipe the dogs muddy, wet feet when he comes inside haha.
Did you get my Pm reply?
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on October 20, 2012, 03:30:49 pm
Hello Shipmates,
Nimitz continues. Today I did the antenna fitment and boy were they a handful, so fragile and I am not so sure they will last the distance this going to be a working model in the water, well we shall have to be careful when she is out.
I will let the pictures tell the story as I have been doing various things to her working on the Stern, redoing the flight deck to gain access to the inside for fitting of all the gear to make her run.
Aircraft are being redone now bit by bit for the 1997 period I am modelling still some Phantoms to finish, Sea kings are finished, Tomcats are finished, Hornets to come, Sea Hawk helicopters to come plus other Aircraft of the period.
Lots more fittings to be done on Hull, but a lot done since last pictures and starting to look like a Carrier now.
Paint to be organised etc etc I could go on but will let the pictures tell the story.
Work done today plus how she looks tonight before I retire after a cuppa and seeing double dutch at 1/350 vision.

(http://s9.postimage.org/5krqjlj3v/Nimitz_010.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5krqjlj3v/)

(http://s9.postimage.org/z3vtmliij/Nimitz_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/z3vtmliij/)

(http://s9.postimage.org/d79am85bv/Nimitz_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/d79am85bv/)

(http://s9.postimage.org/pe8fq1lvf/Nimitz_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pe8fq1lvf/)

(http://s9.postimage.org/sdjxqwkqj/Nimitz_007.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/sdjxqwkqj/)

(http://s9.postimage.org/exwx1gc8r/Nimitz_008.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/exwx1gc8r/)

(http://s9.postimage.org/ywcs3twxn/Nimitz_009.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/ywcs3twxn/)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on October 21, 2012, 01:34:19 pm
Well Shipmates,
at long last Nimitz is nearing completion. I have now finished fitting all parts to the Hull and am just about to order her Light grey for the final coat, Hull Red for her bottom Hull and Extra Dark sea grey for around the Flight deck and other areas of the Carrier.
I can now concentrate on getting her Airwing all a go and getting her crew sorted out into their different positions on the Flight deck and other parts of the ship.
I will be fitting the Sea Hawks and their maintenance crews tomorrow ready for the final flight to their new bases and will be starting the build on the Night and Sea Hawks as their replacements.
A squadron of F4J Phantoms of the Fighting Shamrocks will also be displayed and will be portrayed as their last flight on leaving Nimitz already having been replaced by a squadron of F14 B/D Tomcats.
Personnel will be attached to this Squadron on board to look after them also.
When all is done and I am happy with the overall result, I will start to concentrate on getting her fitted out with her Motors, ESC and other equipment necessary for her to be a working R/C model.
I have decided to go the way of Alan T who built and did a wonderful job on the Tamiya Enterprise and the reason of doing it as such is that I can get my balance points all sorted out as she will be fully equipped for sailing when I come to set her up.
Here she is as of tonight Sunday 21st October in Aussie. I will ikeep you updated for those interested as paint and aircraft are added as they are being done.
I being an ex member of the RAAF and Army, really dig these Aircraft carriers as I get the best of both worlds at one time.

(http://s12.postimage.org/mdurdi8mx/nimitzclass_2.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/mdurdi8mx/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/477v617ax/Nimitz_011.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/477v617ax/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/qthrwiaex/Nimitz_012.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/qthrwiaex/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/l7zy66z3t/Nimitz_013.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/l7zy66z3t/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/fg4fcsent/Nimitz_014.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/fg4fcsent/)

(http://s12.postimage.org/sfattjos9/Nimitz_015.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/sfattjos9/)
If you feel the need to add any suggestions or information on this build so far, please feel free to comment, as every bit helps a new builder like me, and the more the merrier.
Armo
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on October 23, 2012, 10:04:52 am
Nimitz as at 23rd October.
Aircraft starting to be placed into their locations and Aircraft being added as made. Safety barriers being worked on also. Some crew will be placed into the helicopter area tonight to give her that busy at sea feel I am trying to create.
More to follow.


(http://s10.postimage.org/80gljtlc5/Nimitz_019.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/80gljtlc5/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/5tgy9n5fp/Nimitz_016.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/5tgy9n5fp/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/udsxkdbnp/Nimitz_017.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/udsxkdbnp/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/74tavuqf9/Nimitz_018.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/74tavuqf9/)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: graham on October 23, 2012, 10:35:42 pm
I built one back in the 90s and once I finished painting the deck I covered it with black powder to look like tire marks when the aircraft had landed.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on October 26, 2012, 01:12:05 pm
Thanks for the suggestion George,
What I have seen also is the use of coloured chalk also to create effects so that is another option.
Will decide if I want to do some deck work, but to me she looks wok and the colours of the aircraft are prominent also and create a realistic effect.
Charles /)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on November 07, 2012, 12:36:06 pm
Hello shipmates, just advising work continues on Nimitz.
New photos to be posted soon. Squadrons of Phantoms and Corsairs now finished.
Unfortunately still waiting for other ordered Aircraft should be here soon now 4 weeks wait from HK some delays perhaps?
Charles.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on January 06, 2013, 01:05:24 pm
Hello Shipmates work continues on Nimitz still. Been a little ill for a while but getting back into work tonight. Re-equipping her now with Greyhound aircraft. F16's F18's and Seahawks and Nighthawk Helicopters. Still have to R/C her also.
Hope you all had a terrific Xmas and New Year. Will keep going now one by one. I think I was doing too much but have finished other projects except Nimitz, Kiev and Missouri which is after Kiev.
Armor
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: glendavis1971 on January 08, 2013, 09:21:26 pm
Hi charles
 
sorry to hear you haven't been well. looking forward to seeing this finished. did you mean f-14's not f-16's?
 
Glen
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on January 08, 2013, 10:45:10 pm
Thank you Glen, yes the old Ticker is not what it used to be. You are correct mate F14's it should be. I haven't done a thing on the Fletcher either so after Nimitz is finished perhaps we can get together from where we left off. All aircraft on Nimitz now finished and ready for painting and decal work. I did order the upgrade kit for the F18's from Tom's but the size scares me. I shall have to order some magnifiers if I am to fit this as I feel with my eyes and lack of working with etching I am hesitant scared to try and fit this at this time. Will order a headset type and see how that works out. Once finished I shall then concentrate on the radio control aspect.

Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on January 29, 2013, 12:42:47 am
At long last I have managed to get the old computer working again. I might now be able to get some decent pictures of what has happened to Nimitz now. I will get to the Newsagent at the weekend and purchase some decent batteries for my camera and take some pictures.
As I have explained the lack of Hobby shops etc in my part of Australia I am still waiting for paint to come. It should not be too long now as I have waited 3 weeks so must be due soon. All aircraft that I want onboard are finished. Just need to be painted and Squadron decals applied.
This is the only thing I do not like re living in the bush the waiting times for things to come.
The Kiev is nearly finished also but once again paint is the issue. All aircraft are finished so I will post as soon as I have something to show. Great work on the Merlin Glen. I am working on the cammo pattern for my ship also.
So sorry shipmates will be back soon please bear with me on this. Armo61.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 01, 2013, 09:44:33 pm
Hello Shipmates well it seems this warship is never nearing completion. I have everything ready to paint as I have said, paint ordered and this morning I ordered a set of headlight magnifying glasses as I noticed that the Decals on these F18's and the Heli's are Outrageous for my eyesight haha but some of you may be aware of all the Fires and now Floods we are having here in Queensland. In my location we have had a lot of power interupptions due to the electricity poles catching alight and burning down and we have got communications at this time for how long I do not know. We have had no mail here for over a week now due to roads being cut off hence the mail this time cannot get through. So one situation after another. Anyhow for those that are following this thread rest assured I will not stop until I get photos to you of Nimitz in completion. I apologise for taking so long but a lot of this build has been so to say OUT OF MY CONTROL thanks to the Big Yin up stairs haha. Ok thanks and bear with me I promise things will happen soon I hope hope hope.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on February 01, 2013, 11:57:39 pm
The good news is the big wet is on its way, no more fires  %% %%   {-) {-)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 02, 2013, 12:13:32 am
Geez I hope it does'nt get too wet matey? That's why we are not getting any mail Hmmm makes you wonder. I was wondering how you were as haven't heard from you in a while. Hope you are aok mate down there near Brisbane I think you are? Anyway nice to hear from you.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on February 02, 2013, 03:50:14 am
Besides losing power,  >>:-( >>:-( >:-o >:-o getting soaked, water driven through walls, trees blowing down everywhere, we, in my locale got off light, there are a lot more worse off.
 
Now the heat is back, but it will dry everything out before it rains again. %% %% {-) {-)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 05, 2013, 10:26:44 pm
Good news Raarty glad to see all is as well for you. Good news Shipmates some paint has arrived but not all, however I can now get stuck into the painting of a F18 Squadron today and perhaps a few Helicopters which will be good. I am also waiting for the IJN Grey to paint the Hull correctly and still the Dark Sea Gray for the Flight Deck but at least I will be able to take some snap shots to show you whats happening.  I am starting to be happy again. I tell you when I build the Missouri I will have everything pre ordered before I commence so there is a no waiting period, :-)) well hopefully.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 18, 2013, 02:08:13 am
Trying to post pictures of Nimitz but not having any luck. Same camera and everything I use to post. Anyone else having this problem. Saying file to large? I even tried to post 1 picture with no writing but still no success?.
Armo >>:-(
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on February 18, 2013, 10:12:08 am

Your gonna have to reduce their size below 160K  bytes I'm afaraid.


Ken


Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Martin (Admin) on February 18, 2013, 11:53:10 am
( Photos sizes on the Forum [and computer in general] seem to be quite a bit of an unfathomable, concept for many people, even an anathema! )

 If you want to know a bit more about it, see:
http://www.archivemyphotos.org/shoot.html (http://www.archivemyphotos.org/shoot.html)
http://www.microscope-microscope.org/imaging/image-resolution.htm (http://www.microscope-microscope.org/imaging/image-resolution.htm)
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/web/images/resolution.shtml (http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/web/images/resolution.shtml)


On Mayhem, photos need to be 640 x 480 pixels (dimensions) & less than 160Kilobytes (data size )

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16854.msg167251#msg167251 (http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=16854.msg167251#msg167251)

( To give you an idea of the scale of the problem, 20 really big photos can easily take up more server space that the rest of the entire written part of the Forum!!!

I'll spit out this post once you have resolved your photo post dilemma Armo61! )


Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 18, 2013, 04:08:51 pm
Thank you Martin for your invaluable help re these images. I have now installed an image resizer and will try again as I have supposedly converted what I want into the correct format. Please excuse the ignorance but I am 62 and still learning.
Well will give it a try. Thank you Armo61
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Martin (Admin) on February 18, 2013, 07:56:38 pm
 
If you're still having issue, just email me the photos and I'll do it for you.

( NB. I am working on another option for posting photos, I'm getting a small program  written )
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on February 18, 2013, 08:07:15 pm
Thank you Martin for your invaluable help re these images. I have now installed an image resizer and will try again as I have supposedly converted what I want into the correct format. Please excuse the ignorance but I am 62 and still learning.
Well will give it a try. Thank you Armo61
Correct, it is because you are young you'll get better as you get older  O0 O0 {-) {-)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 19, 2013, 12:59:33 am
My pikkies still are not coming through. I will just try one I have on file from previous entry.
 
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 19, 2013, 01:01:43 am
Nope gotta be this here camera. I think you must have a new format ? I dont see the old box that used to come up when you wanted to add pictures like one or more than one when you held control button down. Amyhow I will have all day to try and get a programme to work for me thanks Martin I will percevere. Old blokes dont give up do they RAArty ok2
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 19, 2013, 02:13:54 am
Will try again with pictures as I see my little box is back lets see?
Only 1
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 19, 2013, 02:34:32 am
Okay Shipmates I will do this bit by bit. Nimitz is nearing completion. Needed Dark Gray for flight deck enhancements. Black for lots of little jobs, Hull Red for yes the Hull and the Gray I have been using for the rest of the Hull completion.


Nimitz is going through changes in my model. I have some of the Old guard and some of the New taking over. I am trying to make her a working Carrier so you will see aircraft taking off and landing and others being moved around via their tractors etc when I am finished and have installed her crew which I have here and are dying to get on board.


Ok here she is at the moment Oh I forgot, I am awaiting those Magnifiers for the decals on Hornets, Helicopters and others. Most of them are painted and decalled however.

Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 19, 2013, 02:40:25 am
Pictures are not transferring from postimage to the post????? Everything is perfect. Uploads tells you whats happening and when it says redirecting does not redirect to the post being made. ???
Maybe needs a wee adjustment.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 19, 2013, 05:27:39 am

(http://s20.postimage.org/hdzsank9l/Nimitz_nearing_completion_008.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/hdzsank9l/)


(http://s20.postimage.org/4nvjxkcbd/Nimitz_nearing_completion_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4nvjxkcbd/)


(http://s20.postimage.org/8litmyz4p/Nimitz_nearing_completion_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/8litmyz4p/)


(http://s20.postimage.org/nviou5umx/Nimitz_nearing_completion_005.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/nviou5umx/)


(http://s20.postimage.org/i8mbwos49/Nimitz_nearing_completion_006.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/i8mbwos49/)


(http://s20.postimage.org/nlb6atg0p/Nimitz_nearing_completion_007.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/nlb6atg0p/)
I will try that to see if this posts in aok and inform you of whats happening with Nimitz if it works.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 19, 2013, 05:34:43 am
Hello Shipmates well some success at last. I had to find the urls of the pikkies to post them in but at least I know whats happening haha. Okay I have tried to make Nimitz a working Carrier. You will see aircraft landing and taking off on the Flight deck and others going to be moved once I place the Tractors and forklifts etc. I am still waiting for Dark Gray to enhance the flight deck, Black for all sorts of bits and pieces and the light gray I am using to finish off the Hull. Still more work but getting there. You will see Older aircraft and the newer styles being introduced as it is in a transition period and really I do love the Phantoms so I wanted to used them. So paint should arrive this week along with my Magnifiers with led lights so I can place the decals on these Hornets and Seahawk and Nighthawk helicopters. Most of the others are painted and decalled now.
Being a glutton for punishment I have purchased the Trumpeter CV-10 Yorktown and will be building her in the WW2 cammo pattern.
Ok thanks for being patient those of you who like carriers like I do and will post again as soon as my paint etc arrives.
I have just to finish off a Fletcher before I start on the Yorktown, but I still have the Missouri but no rush keeps an old fellah busy in his retirement. :-))
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on February 20, 2013, 01:00:48 am
Hello shipmates here are some close ups I hope of the F14's landing on Nimitz and also of some crew I have placed last night. These are on areas which will not be dark gray as I want the flight deck to have that worn used look in some areas.

(http://s20.postimage.org/nz3s2b2ah/Nimitz_close_up_of_crew_and_aircraft_001.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/nz3s2b2ah/)


(http://s20.postimage.org/o0dpvq449/Nimitz_close_up_of_crew_and_aircraft_002.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/o0dpvq449/)


(http://s20.postimage.org/or6g1i6hl/Nimitz_close_up_of_crew_and_aircraft_004.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/or6g1i6hl/)


(http://s20.postimage.org/3vk5q9aah/Nimitz_close_up_of_crew_and_aircraft_003.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/3vk5q9aah/)


Will be checking for that B..... paint today Hmmmm >>:-(
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on February 20, 2013, 05:17:06 am
This looks like it is a "Fletcher" at the same scale as the Lindberg kit.
 
http://www.relishmodels.co.uk/revell-1-144-german-destroyer-class-119-z1-z5-.html (http://www.relishmodels.co.uk/revell-1-144-german-destroyer-class-119-z1-z5-.html)
 
Works out to about $65 plus postage, but 20% vat should come of that price.
 
Even with VAT it is still a good buy as the cheapest I could find was $89 plus postage.
 
Am tempted to buy one but I already have the Blue Devil in store, but ..................
 
 
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 08, 2013, 03:14:33 am
Finally finished Nimitz. Will go into more detail shortly.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 08, 2013, 03:19:36 am
Okay pictures of all done will be shown later. I cannot get this tablet to transfer pictures from SD card to forum its telling me file too large. My main computer which I used to use has decided to retire. It gives me the irrates as it is me probably doing something wrong with this thing ie. For Aussies it is a Telstra Thub. Any ideas? Bah Bah.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on September 08, 2013, 04:37:07 am
Sem to recall Big Pond has limits on uploads, etc, hence why I don't use Big Pond,
Maybe, it should be retitled Little Puddle %) %) %)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 08, 2013, 04:46:42 am
Yes Gidday Raarty we have no choice here mate only Telecom. I will just have to get me a new proper computer they seem to work good. Plenty of pikkies and info to download.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 08, 2013, 01:31:30 pm
Okay I have tried a video of Nimitz to YouTube.
MVI_0279.AVI Nimitz
See if that works?
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on September 08, 2013, 07:55:06 pm

 Can you post up the actual YouTube location please.
 
I get a grocers shop window.       {-)

ken

Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 08, 2013, 09:56:44 pm
It should come up under Charles Armstrong me thinks mate.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 08, 2013, 10:03:10 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O6kuR-e8oU&feature=em-upload_owner I think that might get it?
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on September 09, 2013, 11:12:17 am

This video is for private use and not open to the general public.


ken

Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on September 09, 2013, 08:57:35 pm
This video is for private use and not open to the general public.


ken

Yep its classified, loose lips will sink ships :o :o %) %)
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 09, 2013, 11:03:52 pm
Hmmm. Will re do today., sorry about that shipmates
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 10, 2013, 03:00:37 am
Let's see if this works.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 10, 2013, 03:04:26 am
Hooray, looks like we are in business and not for the want of trying. From too big then video upload now it seems I can post. OK will get to work.
Thank Raarty I realised the video I took was on select private viewing Hmmmmm.
Thanks for patience I am now nearly bald.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 10, 2013, 03:39:25 am
The Completed Nimitz. 7.2v using Vector twin drives and no rudders.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 10, 2013, 03:43:12 am
There she is well worn, and boy do I know how to use this camera now,
Cheers Shipmates.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on September 10, 2013, 05:33:03 am
Nice looking fleet.  O0 O0 :-)) :-))
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 10, 2013, 07:05:07 am
Thanks Casey one more to do properly the Fletcher bits and that should be it matey. USS McGowan 678 is next.
Title: Re: Trumpeter Kit US Nimitiz Scale 1/350
Post by: Armo61 on September 30, 2014, 07:11:29 am
Hello Ship mates,
I am nearly finished upgrading my Nimitz to how she should be. I was never happy with the carrier the way I had built her in fact I just lost interest in her. However that is now changing. I have completely stipped her flight decks down and also pulled out all of her R/C gear that I was not happy with. I guess as we build more models our work improves and that is what has happened to me.
Nimitz is now in the process of being converted to 2009 as the first all Hornet carrier along with associated aircraft. I believe my work on the aircraft has improved considerably also which helps the cause. I have acquired a 4 x Prop gearbox which will bring her into correct drive trains along with a twin rudder system. I will post a picture now to see if my camera settings are aok if not I will start taking some photographs to show you yer upgrades from nearly scratch.