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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #25 on: March 15, 2021, 09:28:26 pm »

Very stable Chris, 4.8kg and flat bottom


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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #26 on: March 16, 2021, 01:30:52 pm »

Hi Bob looking good Hope you are keeping well. And safe. Keep up the good work John v
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #27 on: March 19, 2021, 04:42:05 pm »

Prop shafts and motors fitted, nice thing about this class in 1/1 scale they had no A frames similar to the layout for HMS Hermes, makes life so much easier.


Hi Jon V, yes m8 still all ok here.


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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #28 on: March 19, 2021, 06:38:20 pm »

NICE work Bob on the prop shafts nice an neat just how i like to see it done  :-))
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #29 on: March 21, 2021, 04:59:17 am »

Nice work, Bob
I like the shafts mounted on Balsa wedges - makes for a strong assembly

Pair of 385s?
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #30 on: March 21, 2021, 06:55:44 am »

I like the way Glynn designs his models. The ones I've built went together really well.
Yours is no exception to the rule. It's looking really good.
There's always something satisfying about getting a hull wet early in the build.
Keep up the good work.
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #31 on: May 05, 2021, 04:37:10 pm »

She's coming on a treat! Lovely sleek form.
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #32 on: July 08, 2021, 01:15:31 pm »

Update on the build, rudder fitted and one prop fitted (other is in the post.  I the shots hopefully in order show my way of doing the lines on the flight deck, paint it white, mask it, paint it grey then remove tape and hopefully it has worked.  Hopefulyy the change to the orginal stern can be made out, more rounded as per the 1/1 version.


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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #33 on: July 26, 2021, 10:42:49 pm »

Bit more done, final paint job and one prop to fit and thats it for now on th hull, the air group are held on by plastic rod fitted to their base and into holes in the flight deck.  if the ESC arrives then she may have a maiden voyage soon.  quite pleased with the mods to the GG orginal design.


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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #34 on: July 27, 2021, 10:12:46 am »

HI Bob she lookin great an love all the lights in her really brings the model to life  an a question please what motors have you fitted in her ?  as they look like my johnsons 540 's  but they have a nice long drive shaft on compaered to the short drive shafts i have on my motors an where please did you get them ?
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #35 on: July 27, 2021, 05:12:57 pm »

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MFA 385's
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #36 on: July 27, 2021, 08:04:29 pm »

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CHEERS Bob on the motors info but where did you buy them ?
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #37 on: July 27, 2021, 09:09:28 pm »

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You can buy them at most model shops, think mine came from Howes


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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #38 on: July 27, 2021, 10:47:33 pm »

CHEERS Bob youre a gent
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #39 on: August 28, 2021, 04:44:26 pm »

Well at long last Leviathan took to the Seas (docks) and I must admit she performed very well, very speedy if needed but easy to run at scale speed.  Tad more ballast needed other then that no issues.  Hope Glynn Guest is pleased with my modified design.


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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #40 on: August 28, 2021, 06:13:54 pm »

SHE 'S sailing well Bob an i see you have fitted a cord on the back in case you get trouble very wise that as you wont get it back if it does conk out an how deep is the water there ?
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #41 on: August 28, 2021, 06:44:56 pm »

This is a very interesting but simple design. Keep up the good work. Your aircraft look very realistic.
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #42 on: August 28, 2021, 07:15:59 pm »

SHE 'S sailing well Bob an i see you have fitted a cord on the back in case you get trouble very wise that as you wont get it back if it does conk out an how deep is the water there ?
chris
Thanks Chris the line was a temp fitting as we were only ones sailing today. Once happy with controls and no flooding she was released
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #43 on: August 28, 2021, 08:01:29 pm »

Looks good Bob, sails majestically as I always knew she would. Can’t wait to see your Victorious on the water.
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #44 on: August 29, 2021, 12:57:34 pm »

Rob47,
         It's always interesting to see peoples models built from published plans.  Even more interesting if they have made changes to the original design.  I believe some designers take offence at such changes but I've never felt that my creations are perfect and incapable of improvement.


Modifying a published design to suit personal situations and abilities can involve some degree of risk but if the final model works, who is to complain?


Also, did you read the book "H.M.S. Leviathan" by John Winton..?


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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #45 on: August 29, 2021, 01:23:09 pm »

Rob47,
         It's always interesting to see peoples models built from published plans.  Even more interesting if they have made changes to the original design.  I believe some designers take offence at such changes but I've never felt that my creations are perfect and incapable of improvement.


Modifying a published design to suit personal situations and abilities can involve some degree of risk but if the final model works, who is to complain?


Also, did you read the book "H.M.S. Leviathan" by John Winton..?


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Thanks for the comments, modifying was part of the fun for the lcokdown, so glad it worked. Yes I have read it (like his books) bit gutted at the ending though  :((


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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #46 on: September 25, 2021, 05:31:10 pm »

second sailing day, with extra ballast much better perfomance marred by short sail time due to dying battery, moral when you dont plan to sail dont change mind and grab the kit  {-)


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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #47 on: September 26, 2021, 06:16:06 pm »

Looks good on the water Bob  an pity you took a low batt as all that work of getting her there an only a short sail oh dear
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #48 on: October 09, 2021, 12:43:12 pm »

She's a gorgeous model Rob. I hope the patrons of the bar were as impresses as we are.


Re Glynns comments. A set of plans are a representation of the real thing and therefore can never be perfect. Coupled with the fact that ours is a hobby that can be translated into models built in different materials, with their own quirks, means that even a model built slavishly to a set of plans may not be the same. Skill set and final intentions are also variables.


I always say that as long as you have enjoyed the hobby in your own way and get something constructive out of it then that is what matters most.
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Re: HMS Leviathan
« Reply #49 on: October 10, 2021, 11:24:05 pm »

Thank you very much for the kind comments, and yes throughly enjoyed her so far, will keep adding bits.


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