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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #350 on: November 15, 2019, 12:46:33 am »

Andy.....not trying to teach a principal, however if you drill an on size hole [same as the brass vertical rod] into an aluminium block, this provides a square level surface for placing the washer prior to soldering....yes on the top surface of the washer


The soft solder does not stick or adhere the the aluminium surface....you can also transcribe vertical angles to suit the progressive up-rise fore & aft of the hull surface, together with a MS steel wire placed for athwart rise of hull


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« Reply #351 on: November 15, 2019, 07:04:22 am »

   Thank you , Andy, I would like to join your Facebook group. I have submitted a request.
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« Reply #352 on: November 15, 2019, 07:56:14 am »

Hold on Mister, have you sent your $10.25 non-refundable joining fee?  O0 ..........[well worth joining to see the x-tra photos]  :-))  Derek
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #353 on: November 15, 2019, 02:18:50 pm »

Have received my MBD Shannon, and ordered the Ocean Works drives.
2 frsky X8R receivers also arrived. HK delivering X9E on Tuesday.


Nice Winter Project.
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« Reply #354 on: November 17, 2019, 12:29:10 pm »

Thanks for the tip Derek  :-)
Back on the job early for good behaviour

Here I've added some more detail for the radar and speaker mounting points. The pictures also share "my" measurements








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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #355 on: November 17, 2019, 01:50:06 pm »

Just catching up after a busy week - some really nice brass work there Andy and I agree its much nicer making your own bits.

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« Reply #356 on: November 17, 2019, 02:18:15 pm »

Thanks Mark
It's always such a shame to hide it  :((  but these will simply be black


Nice thin coat of Tamiya FINE primer
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« Reply #357 on: November 17, 2019, 04:01:25 pm »

Final post until Monday
If anyone has an unbuilt or even part started kit please post here or message me
There are people waiting to buy and we’ve managed to source two this week already
Don’t let it gather dust! There are buyers waiting

I guess you already know about this one

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« Reply #358 on: November 17, 2019, 05:03:51 pm »

Yes thanks anyway  :-))
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #359 on: November 17, 2019, 08:55:52 pm »

Grab rails
I've bent each end to fit the outer holes and soldered the two centre stabs whilst in place.



The washers from Knupfer



Centre punched then finished with a 1.5mm drill bit to a uniform depth once fitted.





I've opted for a no heat method and slow CA works ok but I have not stuck them to the cabin





The wood spacer will be used throughout




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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #360 on: November 17, 2019, 09:03:50 pm »

I fitted circular spring clips to hold the grab rails in place. makes for clean removal if required.
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #361 on: November 17, 2019, 09:05:28 pm »

They are tight enough Dave I have to pry them off. Good idea tho
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« Reply #362 on: November 18, 2019, 10:32:28 am »

This is working ok for me so will continue with this method














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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #363 on: November 18, 2019, 10:36:58 am »

looking good. Is that 1/8" rod?
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #364 on: November 18, 2019, 11:48:19 am »

Thanks
No the grab rails are 2.5mm
They were 2.7 on the Speedline but I find that size impossible to locate anywhere
Bow stern and stanchions are 1/8 or 3.18
Some use larger than that


Just the roses to make and fit now
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« Reply #365 on: November 18, 2019, 12:44:49 pm »

Finished in bare metal silver, I think the partially drilled roses work well





Started side rail
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #366 on: November 18, 2019, 04:52:11 pm »

Looking a bit busier
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon (Aerial/Antennae actual dimensions)
« Reply #367 on: November 18, 2019, 06:36:42 pm »

Divide by 12


Info courtesy of John Huntley 13-15 crew  :-)








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« Reply #368 on: November 18, 2019, 10:40:18 pm »

I thought at this stage I would check the fit of the windows and I'm pleased to say they score very highly indeed


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« Reply #369 on: November 19, 2019, 08:32:22 am »

The only issue that stands out with my windows is front centre. Possibly may vary from plug to plug?





This was easy to make good. Applying extra masking tape to the window and frame, filled with squadron white putty in stages removing the frame each time to prevent sticking.





Just the tiniest of fettling to do and primer





A long way off yet but I don't imagine gluing the glazing to the frames as they are a stretch fit. I envisage fitting the units into a bed of black silicon and rubbing the squeeze out off when set. I will spray the frames black first. Fitting will be the very last job after cabin is complete in finished colours
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #370 on: November 19, 2019, 08:39:19 pm »

Deck lighting in the side of the cabin. Suitable leds with wire, £6.50 for 20. The holders, Ole has used speedline parts, but unless the chap that moulds them carries on then they will need making.


My idea would be to turn down a black acetal nylon rod and drill a hole through the middle.


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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #371 on: November 19, 2019, 11:10:03 pm »

Hi I used dome shaped rivets.
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #372 on: November 20, 2019, 11:47:30 am »

Have you any pictures of these rivets John? I can't visualise what they look like before you did your magic


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????? https://www.accu.co.uk/en/button-head-solid-rivets/177718-HRB-2-6-A4-BL
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« Reply #373 on: November 20, 2019, 12:38:45 pm »

Presume they are unlit.
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« Reply #374 on: November 20, 2019, 12:40:47 pm »

Presume they are unlit.
No John has drilled them
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