Topic: NavyShooter does series production 1/144 Type 26 models (Read 319544 times)

NavyShooter · « **Reply #50 on:** February 20, 2026, 11:30:03 am »

My size was determined the same way - what fits between the shaft line and the hull when the prop is aligned in about the right spot....I had about 18mm of space between the centerline of the shaft and the hull, so I went with a 14mm radius (28mm diameter) shaft.

I've done some additional work yesterday - some more sanding/filling on the hull, then I took some 2K epoxy Primer (white) and sealed the interior of the hull. Looks quite nice now and brightens it up.

Shafts are glued in along with the A-Frames, so today will be a layer of primer on the hull, then maybe the blue coat to cover the hull. We'll see.

I had the 1-288 scale sample model out at the model club meeting this week and there were some very interested folks. We'll see where that leads. There might be a few more of these printed.

Backerther · « **Reply #51 on:** February 21, 2026, 09:51:42 am »

Thanks a lot for your reply to my question,　NavyShooter.！！

Kiyo

NavyShooter · « **Reply #52 on:** February 25, 2026, 10:53:37 pm »

Hull has now been sanded with 320 grit and is on her 4th coat of blue gloss for the portion below the waterline.

I'll let that dry a couple days then mask and work my way up.

Superstructure has been given a layer of 2K epoxy primer as well - a nice thick coat to seal things up.

NavyShooter · « **Reply #53 on:** March 02, 2026, 11:03:06 pm »

More putty, more primer - the superstructure is looking pretty decent now. There's still a couple spots that need filling again, but she's looking the part for sure now.

Backerther · « **Reply #54 on:** March 03, 2026, 04:13:50 am »

The superstructure does look so decent for sure fundamentally. You really have done a nice job on the surface-smoothing work.!

I suppose you might have spent a lot of time for painful and troublesome works to come up on here....

NavyShooter · « **Reply #55 on:** March 06, 2026, 09:34:21 pm »

Parallel projects here - the mini version in 1/288 scale is getting closer to being done, as is V3.

I got the first layer of gray on the hull today. Some light sanding Monday and a second coat will follow.

NavyShooter · « **Reply #56 on:** March 10, 2026, 08:34:52 pm »

Some more paint work done....

NavyShooter · « **Reply #57 on:** March 11, 2026, 10:17:12 pm »

I did the boot topping and deck gray on the hull of the little 1/288 version:

NavyShooter · « **Reply #58 on:** March 11, 2026, 10:18:51 pm »

And, V3 is up on the shelf for the day - there will be visitors to the shop tomorrow, so the work bench is staged for 'dog and pony' work, instead of warships distracting me.

NavyShooter · « **Reply #59 on:** March 18, 2026, 08:04:33 pm »

I bench tested the electronics last week - and today did some work on the little one - here's how she looks.

T888 · « **Reply #60 on:** March 25, 2026, 06:57:19 am »

NS,

Have you seen any actual photos of the River class ships in build or are they being constructed under cover. There does seem to be a lot of model pictures and AI pictures but no actual.
From experience I?ve found AI and models change from the actual ships.

NavyShooter · « **Reply #61 on:** March 25, 2026, 07:56:36 pm »

The RCN Leadership took delivery this week of a 1/75 scale model of the River - here's some pictures of the model, and a rendering based on that.

I have some changes to make.

T888 · « **Reply #62 on:** March 25, 2026, 08:04:22 pm »

Hi NS,

That is why I put my T26 on hold as there are so many changes from concept to actual. I was remaking and correcting so many parts. I?ll restart my once more actual photos of the ships become available. Plus working with friends on getting info just so time consuming.

NavyShooter · « **Reply #63 on:** March 25, 2026, 08:11:19 pm »

I agree- but - neat thing for my build is that I've got the hull basically complete - and any changes are in the superstructure - which is a removable 3D printed set of modules that I can update, re-print, and stick on the same hull.

I'm already in the process of updating the new radar mast/shark-fin (it's new profile) so, I'm puttering away with that in the background.

Also, here's the production photos from the official ISI F-BK page showing the progress on HMCS Fraser:

T888 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 25, 2026, 08:36:30 pm »

By the photos it looks like the Canadian builds are way behind the UK builds.

NavyShooter · « **Reply #65 on:** March 25, 2026, 10:28:17 pm »

We are. Our government dithered for years.

NavyShooter · « **Reply #66 on:** March 26, 2026, 12:05:25 am »

OK,

Here we go....a couple hours of CAD work and we've got something fairly close I think.

Details to be added, but I think I've got the basic geometry down now.

You can see the Gen 1, and Gen 2 main masts in the background as well. The ship is still going through iterations....nice thing is it's a 'simple' 'bit' of CAD work to get things close to where they should be.

NS

NavyShooter · « **Reply #67 on:** March 26, 2026, 04:18:03 pm »

Some additional 3D design work and we now have a narrower main mast 'shark fin'.

Looks a bit closer to the way it should.

Also, here's the mini version in 1/288 scale on display in the hallway:

NavyShooter · « **Reply #68 on:** March 26, 2026, 04:20:24 pm »

Also did some work on the rudders today - here's the brass sleeves inserted and glued into place:

NavyShooter · « **Reply #69 on:** March 27, 2026, 11:37:53 pm »

Here we have a pound of lead shot that has been epoxied into the keel.

An initial bit of ballast. I'm thinking it'll need a bunch more once I get the electronics sorted out.

NavyShooter · « **Reply #70 on:** March 27, 2026, 11:39:15 pm »

Rudders also got installed today - along with swing arms. We'll see how this works...

Still have to print and install the servo mount. It's going to sit flat on the poured resin on the keel between the prop shafts.

Backerther · « **Reply #71 on:** March 28, 2026, 01:59:51 am »

Hi NavyShooter,
You seem to have an initial ballast of lead epoxied permanently and so beautifully, and do you mean that you already checked brief draught test on the water to some extent.?

Your motor mounts look smart and well-engineered unlike mine.!!

NavyShooter · « **Reply #72 on:** March 28, 2026, 11:15:04 pm »

Nah, why check first? I've just gone with it and am hoping for the best.

She'll need a bunch more ballast I'm sure.

Eyeball test...LOL

NavyShooter · « **Reply #73 on:** March 29, 2026, 11:33:06 pm »

I received some renderings of the Mission Bay today.

T888 · « **Reply #74 on:** March 30, 2026, 04:29:51 am »

Actual RR Mission Bay Handeling system.

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