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[frogman3]

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

[T888]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.