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💬 Re: HMS Belfast Update Number 8,more lighting.
3 days ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN (
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This is becoming a great realistic model. I love the progress so far. Hope you will have enough juice to operate everything for more than 10min😂
As a scale modelmaker I can't wait for the weathering stage.
One comment if you don't mind. I would put a warm gel around those leds to make it less starwars-like.
As a scale modelmaker I can't wait for the weathering stage.
One comment if you don't mind. I would put a warm gel around those leds to make it less starwars-like.
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💬 Re: HMS Belfast Update Number 6 Making Smoke
18 days ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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That looks absolutely great, Bill. It will make the heads turn with that smoke.
I made me think however... What if you put those emitters a bit lower inside the chimneys? Would that make the smoke look less concentrated/accumulated in one spot? Excuse my english, I hope you know what I mean.
Great job so far, can't wait to see her in action.
I made me think however... What if you put those emitters a bit lower inside the chimneys? Would that make the smoke look less concentrated/accumulated in one spot? Excuse my english, I hope you know what I mean.
Great job so far, can't wait to see her in action.
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💬 Re: HMS Belfast Update Number 2.Trim Test.Battery Tray and Lifeboat Crane.
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I'm loving the progress so far. Are you using micro or the standard servos?
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📝 20mm Oerlikon drawings
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I managed to download a 3d file from the net some time ago.
That should give you some help. I can always help
That should give you some help. I can always help
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💬 Re: Graupner HMS Belfast 1:150.
1 month ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Holy shit. That's going to be an amazing journey for you sir. Can I watch?
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📝 Boat Fittings Supplier
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Wow, I never knew about them . Google sucks
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📝 Boat Fittings Supplier
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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www.modelerscentral.com
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💬 Re: Second Sail
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Looks pretty majestic and distinguish. Definitely not toy like.
My congrats dear sir
My congrats dear sir
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📝 small Lasercutter
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Well done Mike. That's such a useful toy.
I can see you got yourself something decent. The one I bought is the simplest possible machine. No extraction, bed or any other features. It was only 150 quid so can't expect too much.
I have been using laser at work for almost 20 years now and I must tell you it's revolutionised the process.
My little divice is currently helping me make my own working rigging blocks.
I can't really comment much on your model as the differ hugely.
I can see you got yourself something decent. The one I bought is the simplest possible machine. No extraction, bed or any other features. It was only 150 quid so can't expect too much.
I have been using laser at work for almost 20 years now and I must tell you it's revolutionised the process.
My little divice is currently helping me make my own working rigging blocks.
I can't really comment much on your model as the differ hugely.
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💬 Re: Kupido fishing schooner
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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3??!!! I wish I had as much time as you dear sir.
Sometimes I wish I was retired already😎
Sometimes I wish I was retired already😎
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💬 Re: Kupido fishing schooner
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I wish they were. It's an old boat and it would be close to impossible to install another servo.
Truth be told, I never imagined it being an option. I bought it around 10 years ago and kept the original set up.
Both flying jib and forsail just slide on the static rope fro mone side to another. Not ideal but has to do for now.
Truth be told, I never imagined it being an option. I bought it around 10 years ago and kept the original set up.
Both flying jib and forsail just slide on the static rope fro mone side to another. Not ideal but has to do for now.
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💬 Re: Occre Static Display Model - Pilot Boat
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Just beautiful.
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📝 Insight please
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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That was one of my first guesses.
Thank you
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📝 Insight please
2 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Does any of you guys recognize this vessel?
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📝 Valdivia problem
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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That is what I'm trying to achieve. A bit late for some things but there are some parts like sails which were always to be made from scratch. At this stage I'm going to adjust as much as I can. Well, I made a mistake trusting Robbe and now I'm going to have to learn to love Valdivia again.
I'm saving all my energy and passion for Bluenose.
I'm saving all my energy and passion for Bluenose.
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💬 Re: Gaff rigged cutter Kredens
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thank you for your support flaxbybuck. I really appreciate it.
The ballast is only 7kg or maybe less and yes it's lead. I had som much "fun" pouring it... Took me a whole day. Almost
The ballast is only 7kg or maybe less and yes it's lead. I had som much "fun" pouring it... Took me a whole day. Almost
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📝 Question of the Day?
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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William, I think somebody is trolling us or maybe they are playing in a different dimension...
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📝 Question of the Day?
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I'd love myself a good old quiz. Let's do it
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📝 Custom figures
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I will try to answer all your question by giving you a reference from my deal. I'm ordering 4 different figures in digital format. They will cost me up to 50bucks. I will then print them on my 3d printer in 20th scale however the scale doesn't matter in this case as I can scale them to whatever scale I want before sending them to print.
I can guess 1 figure might cost around 10 to 20 bucks but the beauty of is it's yours forever. You can use it in different poses or colours on all of your boats regardless of scale. Leave the posing and printing to me.
If you guys have 5 min to spare you can go to cgtrader.com and post a project, see what offers you get.
All you need is a short description and a picture.
I will update here on my dealing with the drawer.
I can guess 1 figure might cost around 10 to 20 bucks but the beauty of is it's yours forever. You can use it in different poses or colours on all of your boats regardless of scale. Leave the posing and printing to me.
If you guys have 5 min to spare you can go to cgtrader.com and post a project, see what offers you get.
All you need is a short description and a picture.
I will update here on my dealing with the drawer.
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3 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Hello, fellow builders.
As far as I remember there was a post about figures needed.
I'm in contact with 3d modellers to purchase some 3d models drawn to my requirements. If anyone is interested I can order some other figures to your requirements and will 3d print them and post them to you for free. You will only pay for the 3d file.
You can always use whatever I will get from them. Still free😎
How does that sound?
As far as I remember there was a post about figures needed.
I'm in contact with 3d modellers to purchase some 3d models drawn to my requirements. If anyone is interested I can order some other figures to your requirements and will 3d print them and post them to you for free. You will only pay for the 3d file.
You can always use whatever I will get from them. Still free😎
How does that sound?
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💬 Re: my huntsman
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Great quality, looking great sir.
I still miss some grime and wear😉
I still miss some grime and wear😉
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💬 Re: Gaff rigged cutter Kredens
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Yes I did browse the net for inspirations. I could conclude that practicality plays a huge role in a overall look and detailing.
Unfortunately the hull was made by a friend, I must confess.
Unfortunately the hull was made by a friend, I must confess.
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📝 Valdivia problem
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Thank you for the link Ron👍
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📝 Valdivia problem
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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John, Valdivia had the motor installed originally and fortunately it was left untouched in mine. Makes life easier.
I'm following the manual with regard to rc gear and have the servos ready to be installed. I guessed the travels so far but still need to know those for the foresails.
You mentioned schooners... Any chance to see them?
I need to check out the grp hulls for sure btw. Very intriguing.
I'm following the manual with regard to rc gear and have the servos ready to be installed. I guessed the travels so far but still need to know those for the foresails.
You mentioned schooners... Any chance to see them?
I need to check out the grp hulls for sure btw. Very intriguing.
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📝 Valdivia problem
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Roy, I have to say, fantastic experience. I'd love to able to talk to someone form the development team. I really love that boat, not as much as Bluenose though.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.
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📝 Club or not
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I always wanted to visit a club to have somewhat better experience.. you know, the face to face experience, like in the old days.
Where are you based, HappyHaggis?
Where are you based, HappyHaggis?
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📝 Valdivia problem
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Dear John. That is a very insightful comment and I agree fully.
What I have to comment on is the simplification. Yes it can go too far however I don't see valdivia as a simple model, well, apart from maybe some details like splicing. I do really think that shifting a sail's anchor point maybe a mistake as well as wrong position of both mast and jib spreaders.
You made me rethink my approach to this project... and life... maybe. ha ha
I'm going to make the foresail correct and keep the jib in a wrong position for now. I'll see how it performs in practice.
Oh and one more thing dear readers. Do any of you own this beautiful vessel or know someone who does? I'm scratch building the control gear and need some info on seets' travels.
What I have to comment on is the simplification. Yes it can go too far however I don't see valdivia as a simple model, well, apart from maybe some details like splicing. I do really think that shifting a sail's anchor point maybe a mistake as well as wrong position of both mast and jib spreaders.
You made me rethink my approach to this project... and life... maybe. ha ha
I'm going to make the foresail correct and keep the jib in a wrong position for now. I'll see how it performs in practice.
Oh and one more thing dear readers. Do any of you own this beautiful vessel or know someone who does? I'm scratch building the control gear and need some info on seets' travels.
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📝 Valdivia problem
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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I do agree on the open cockpit problem. Water as we know can get anywhere; hard to live without it, hard to live with it sometimes. What a force.
I stopped worrying (let's say) after my cutter developed a leak. Very old, crappy epoxy glue simply disintegrated around rudder which caused flooding and in result the electrics failed. I had to go into the water to save my boat. Fortunately the day was warm enough and only 2 onlookers. That taught me a very important lesson - I'm not sailing my boat in winter or any other cold season.
I stopped worrying (let's say) after my cutter developed a leak. Very old, crappy epoxy glue simply disintegrated around rudder which caused flooding and in result the electrics failed. I had to go into the water to save my boat. Fortunately the day was warm enough and only 2 onlookers. That taught me a very important lesson - I'm not sailing my boat in winter or any other cold season.
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📝 Valdivia problem
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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The link you found Ron is the one. Wow. I think I found a different one before with some of the pics shared. ....wait IT IS the same site😀
Before I built my cutter I read The gaff rigging handbook which gave a lot of insight. Hey, I even rigged grand turk in 5th scale.
What boggles my mind however is why the heck the kit is so incorrect. My thinking is they moved the anchor points of the sails in order to make them easy to control and pass each other. I have no clue. Just trying to ignite a discussion.
Before I built my cutter I read The gaff rigging handbook which gave a lot of insight. Hey, I even rigged grand turk in 5th scale.
What boggles my mind however is why the heck the kit is so incorrect. My thinking is they moved the anchor points of the sails in order to make them easy to control and pass each other. I have no clue. Just trying to ignite a discussion.
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📝 Valdivia problem
4 months ago by 🇬🇧 AndyN ( Petty Officer 1st Class)
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Are you suggesting that I should scrap the idea of following robbe's questionable ideas and do it correctly? I'm thinking of moving the foresail's mounting point to its correct position, I must admit...🤔
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