Topic: 1/96 Scale T26 HMS Belfast build (Read 50475 times)

frogman3 · « **Reply #200 on:** September 25, 2024, 06:09:28 pm »

WELL Done dave lookin very good an ive posted some pics on my plane build in a fair size meduim
chrisb

T888 · « **Reply #201 on:** October 07, 2024, 05:37:46 pm »

Been Web surfing to collect data on the Artisan radar. This is my first attempt to make a master for moulding. Just final sanding to remove blemish before taking a mould.

T888 · « **Reply #202 on:** November 13, 2024, 02:02:13 pm »

Hi All,

not been doing much modelling, but as i was asked by a friend if i could make an Artisan Radar for his Type 23. So I got on and cast off two one for him and the other has been fitted to the T26.

https://youtu.be/h4_q4PUAPB0

T888 · « **Reply #203 on:** November 16, 2024, 11:24:39 am »

Hi All,

As I did some casting this week, so I thought I’d cast off another Merlin. This version will be a Royal Navy Marines HC3 and will be a motorised option for when the T26 is doing relief operations.

T888 · « **Reply #204 on:** November 20, 2024, 03:29:11 pm »

Hi, All

Ive been modifying and adding detail to the casting of the Merlin. I’ve modified it to be a HC 4A. Next parts to be made is the FLIR, under carriage and rotor blades.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #205 on:** November 25, 2024, 11:28:03 am »

Wow! You are getting on well with this project Dave! I really like the boat handling system and hope it works perfectly on the model.

I like the Merlin loads. At one time you would have had a fair market designing and casting aircraft for people building carriers and 'modern' escort vessels but suppose we can print them off now.

T888 · « **Reply #206 on:** November 25, 2024, 06:19:17 pm »

Hi Iain,

Nice to see you active

I’ve still got a lot of technical issues to resolve but as ever I’m hopeful to get them sorted.

Even though there is a lot more photos of the two Type 26 there is still a lot info & detailing missing.

The Merlin master is from a plastic kit my Cornish step mum got me back in the 80s/90s when she was on holiday in Asia. I’ve searched the web for years to fine the kit and maker but no luck

difficult as I don’t have the makers name,box or plan any more.

. So taking a mould for casting was very risky and it did not do the master a lot of good.

As she’s no longer with us I can’t ask her about it.

T888 · « **Reply #207 on:** December 02, 2024, 06:51:16 pm »

Well, been a bit quiet with this build, so I’ve started to look at sorting out the hanger door movement. I was not to happy when to door was closing seemed get snagged. After hours trying bend a 3.2mm brass “U” section without twisting, a friend said he would resin print two tracks with the correct curve. After two attempts we go the correct curve. At this time I’m dismantling the original tracks and modifying the mountings.
Photo is just to show the new tracks, I’ll post more once I’ve install and tested the new tracks.

T888 · « **Reply #208 on:** December 05, 2024, 12:17:44 pm »

Old hanger door tracking has been removed and the new track has been installed. Also I’ve modified how the tracking is secured which will allow it to be easily removed for repair/maintenance.

The door is now opening and closing perfectly.

T888 · « **Reply #209 on:** December 18, 2024, 04:59:57 pm »

Hi All,

Just coupled up the electric to test my modifications to the hanger door. As I’ve change the transmitter channel which I was using for the hanger door function It now needs to tie in a servo slow, as its operating way too fast.

https://youtu.be/pVL4pVRZVmg?si=Mz9F1OgI1C9qi6cU

Rob47 · « **Reply #210 on:** December 19, 2024, 07:33:01 pm »

Does need a servo slow Dave
How are you going to represent the glazed areas on the resin Merlin

Merry Christmas

Bob

T888 · « **Reply #211 on:** December 20, 2024, 08:03:30 am »

Hi Rob,

I’ve put my order in for a servo slow, once it arrives I’ll fit and post a new video. The reason I changed the channel over was due to I needed the other channel for the mission bay door & crane function. But I’m please the hanger door works smoothly in the new tracks.

I’ve also been working on the LEDs wiring for the heli deck, again when I’m happy with the LEDs I’ll post pics.

Last week I ordered some brass worm gears for the mission bay crane. Know I’ve worked out and got a method sorted to drive the crane in and out

Happy Christmas and New Year to you and your family.🎅

T888 · « **Reply #212 on:** December 27, 2024, 09:16:40 pm »

Hi Rob,

Sorry I did not answer your question re windows, I’ll paint them in

T888 · « **Reply #213 on:** December 28, 2024, 06:08:42 pm »

Hi Gents,

After spending some time installing the Mission bay crane, I’ve had to do a major change to the drive method. The pulley and belt drive worked fine on the test bench, however once installed the belts kept slipping as a result of using the crane to push the bay doors open. Many adjustments to the pulleys, belt and doors I could not stop the slipping. So I’ve change to a lead screw system, this works by using a 2mm threaded servo push rod with a brass worm and gear wheel. I still need to do some more testing to get the correct speed and the opening of the bay doors along with the motor mounting.

Circlip · « **Reply #214 on:** December 28, 2024, 08:16:57 pm »

Now that's a bit of Propper Ingineerin

Regards Ian

derekwarner · « **Reply #215 on:** December 28, 2024, 10:41:08 pm »

Certainly, having the transmission connection of the long threaded rod fixed in two points should eliminate any tendency to warp or twist due to load or torque resistance

So all of this should make a very smooth hanger segmented roller door opening & closing

.....and at literally any speed of scale operation you choose

Derek

T888 · « **Reply #216 on:** December 29, 2024, 10:06:50 am »

Hi Ian,

Thanks this model has coursed me a lot of head scratching around the working functions, but so far it’s been enjoyable.

T888 · « **Reply #217 on:** December 29, 2024, 10:10:43 am »

Hi Derek,

The hanger door I’m still awaiting delivery of a servo slow.

I’m please with the crane drive, and yes having it supported I’m hoping it will reduce/ stop any warping or vibration.

Mark T · « **Reply #218 on:** December 29, 2024, 02:03:43 pm »

Incredible miniature engineering what an amazing build

T888 · « **Reply #219 on:** December 29, 2024, 05:15:33 pm »

Thanks Mark I’m pleased your enjoying my build, all be it very slow👍

T888 · « **Reply #220 on:** January 04, 2025, 12:04:17 pm »

Hi All

I've now installed the Mission bay Crane and temporary mounted the motor. Ive still got to have the electronic control built, this will allow the crane to travel to the door opening and automatically stop.

https://youtu.be/JiiMGxTJxjE

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #221 on:** January 04, 2025, 07:20:17 pm »

That looks good Dave.

Bob

T888 · « **Reply #222 on:** January 04, 2025, 07:41:00 pm »

Thanks Bob,

Happy New Year to you and your family. Hope your settling in to your new home👍

T888 · « **Reply #223 on:** January 06, 2025, 03:20:51 pm »

Hanger door open/close speed slowed down using servo

https://youtu.be/NnPGj3HMsuw

T888 · « **Reply #224 on:** January 10, 2025, 11:07:25 am »

Just received these LEDs dist board which I’ll use for the heli deck landing lights as each landing light housing has two LEDs and there are 8 light housing.

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