ill definitely be following :-)) :-))SAME HERE any new build blog of a warship is just right up my street and hello Rob from the quote above
Currently trying to get the wiring done, some pic’s on my progress.
for my model I would like to have the Helicopter move from the hanger to the flight deck, but still working out how too make this work.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for your comments, if you look on page two of the log, there is photos of the electronics in the hull, or did you need different shots ?
Been following your Tiger build, it’s a nice build :-))
Hi Chris,
Just Emailed you, but I would use the terminals block that’s marked 12 v IN.
Thanks Chris,Am I right in that it is 6 doors, in the photo it looks like 3 sets of hinges ?
This working function has been a real pain, I have been looking at what I’d need to do to have working hanger doors. But on these ships the door fold up in four sections, not got my head around how to make this work.
That’s fine Chris, I’ll drop in to the package next week a couple of bridge control consoles that may help you.
Your modelling skills are fine, we are all learning to increase our skills. I enjoy pushing my skills and try to improve them as I go.
Given the way warships have increased in size and scope, todays destroyers are more like light cruisers especially in armament, so the impressive size reflects this increase.
That hangar assembly is beautiful Chris! I can see why you are concerned about internal space with all that lovely detail.
Supoib work sir.
Hi Chris,
Not at this time. There is however lots of space in the mast trunk to add fibre optic cable later.
I do have the AN SPQ 9 Radar working, but at this scale the other nav radars are to small to have working.
OK GUYS point taken but what i dont like about F/O is that the f -optic can only be bent gradulally an not a 90% turn an it only shows a light in one direction but just my thoughts on that why i went for smd leds as they show the light in all directions
chris
Thanks Chris,that what i found on night sails all good fun an you can get some exsellent pics
Back in the late 80s was the first time used LEDs, this was on my 1/96 Ark Royal. I installed them on the flight deck runway, quarter deck, along the island and the hanger. (Approx 25 LEDs)
I did sail it at local model boat club night sailing event, It was great fun.
Thanks Chris, how’s your build coming along ?
Thanks Chris, how’s your build coming along ?
Hi Chris,
Short answer not a lot, I’ve lost the modelling drive / interest at this time, so its been put in to storage for the moment.
Hi Chris
I think I’d been doing to much modelling during the first and second lockdown and the fact I’d fully retired in March 2020 and over dosed and lost the interest in modelling.
Anyway been finishing off the master and I plan to making the mould later, then tomorrow I’ll see what the first casting come out like.
9£ :embarrassed: :embarrassed: I use these sometime https://www.jperkins.com/search/i/jp_b_evergreen/s/q//brands/all/categories/Shapes/filters/all/p/1?w=jp_b_evergreen (https://www.jperkins.com/search/i/jp_b_evergreen/s/q//brands/all/categories/Shapes/filters/all/p/1?w=jp_b_evergreen)
Boat Davit made this afternoon, I’ll not be taking a casting of this.
Thanks Chris,
Every time I look at this model. I think god there still so much to do, will it ever end. I’m also trying not to look at my next project until this one is finished.
Thanks Ian, :-))
This is the same method I used on my 1/48:HMS Clyde flight deck landing lights, it works well.
How’s your current build going ?
Had little free time so started on the helo deck safety nets
Chris the Burke beam is 8 1/2 inchesHI DAVE well 8 an a half inches beam she should be fairly stable on the wet stuff then an thank you on the comment of my crane chreers
Like your Tiger crane.
Chris,
Had a blond moment yesterday , 8 1/2 inches is the with of the stand, the models beam is 187.5mm
Thanks Chris, I’m lucky in that Roosevelt only has 17 of them.
Tiger I assume will have a lot more than 17 containers ? If I’m correct she has that many just on one side?
Hi Chris,
If I can help by making a mould from your L/C master if that helps, I’m more than happy to do that for you.
Thanks Chris
Work-list
Flag lockers
RIB and supports
Bush mater guns
Chaff launchers
Hanger doors
Detailing on the hanger roof
RU Lockers
Handrails
Rigging
Final small detailing on the superstructure
Oh yes :-))WELL Dave i sent for 400 of them from fleetscale an i have yet to fit them in the future
If I don’t get the PE Stanchions by end Oct I’ll have to solder up my own.
Chris,
dave
is that not designed only for 6 volt? as I think Chris is using 12 volts.
Bob
Attached is the instruction for the Dist board.
Chris,HI Dave the bridge lights im still workin on today an it will be done soon but i want to make sure it looks good an not like there is a disco lights in the bridge if so i''l paint them over with clear smoke tamiya paint to dull down the lights an ive used them consoles you made me an they look quite good but when in the bridge i dont know untill its all fitted in an wired up AN YOUR HANGAR door looks very good hope you get it to work ok :-))
Hope to see your pic of Tiger lighted up.
Chris parts for Tiger posted :-))
What I have working is
Port motor
Stbd motor
Rudder
Gun
8 way switch working - nav lights, bridge white light, bridge Red, mast lights, hanger white light, hanger red light, helo rotor motor, [size=78%]Flight deck lights and hanger out side lights.[/size]
Helo moving in and out of hanger
Sound system
Working hanger doors if I can get them to work
Doors made and painted just got to install open/close unit on the jig before installing in the model.
Thanks Ray,
I appreciate yours an others comments and reviewing of my build log, its nice to know you an others get enjoyment from my model making. :-)) :-)) :-))
Hi Chris,
Each fret holds 150 x 5 hole stanchions, 150 x 3 hole stanchions, 75 x 2 hole angled mast stanchions, 150 x 2 hole stanchions and 15 davit stanchion. The mast ones will be the first to be fitted, also I’m hoping as they are nickel they will be stronger that brass.
Hi Chris,well Dave in that case im happy as that will keep your build on here an still goin great stuff an remember they always alter ships around with new bits
Will do but I’m still slogging my way through the handrails. However during the research of the ship stanchion locations, I’ve found that there is a lot more detailing (which was not on the Drawings) to be put on the hanger roof, aft superstructure and the foredeck. So my list of things to do has grown. {:-{
Thanks Chris for your comment about my build :-))WELL Dave i think this build is a very good one as i was fasinated with how you got your chopper to pull in an out of the hanger fantastic work m8 so if she on here longer then im happy as ive now looked through this build 4 times an im enjoying it
I was hoping to have this build finished by the end of the year, however finding more missing detail it looks like it will be going well in to next year %%
Some picture of some of the micro fittings, photos not that good as they are small
Hi Chris,
This is the best photos I can do as they are so small, the fittings are power points. See actual ship fittings that I used from the web.
Hi Chris,
I have two options, which are to have one helo ready for flight and this one has a motor, the second is the one with folded rotors and tail folded which does come out of the hanger by using the magnets and a sail winch. As for the doors they can’t be made working due to not enough space under the flight deck.
Thanks Ian,
Currently trying to make the laser sights, I’m on version 5 >>:-( >>:-(
How’s your projects coming along?