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📝 Is it 100% real or is it AI modified?
20 hours ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 (
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Great pictures of a fantastic model. Well done!!
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📝 Is it 100% real or is it AI modified?
6 days ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Well said Lew.
I've responded to those questions with similar advice as PM.
I typically use Resin printing for fine detail work and FDM for more strictural items and hull parts. They are worlds apart in process, but use the same design software.
It may be best to start with learning to design first if you have a friend or family who can print for you. Or, you can download files of designs that meet your needs.
Age shouldn't make any difference. You probably have a better understanding of things, overall against young beginners.
I've responded to those questions with similar advice as PM.
I typically use Resin printing for fine detail work and FDM for more strictural items and hull parts. They are worlds apart in process, but use the same design software.
It may be best to start with learning to design first if you have a friend or family who can print for you. Or, you can download files of designs that meet your needs.
Age shouldn't make any difference. You probably have a better understanding of things, overall against young beginners.
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📝 Is it 100% real or is it AI modified?
7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Chugalone,
Thank you for your comments.
I've found that age does not stop you learning to 3D print. The art is to create files that do what you need as ready made files may not help. However, you have AI on your side now and freebies are possible. Alternatively, friends or family may be eager to help.
Thank you for your comments.
I've found that age does not stop you learning to 3D print. The art is to create files that do what you need as ready made files may not help. However, you have AI on your side now and freebies are possible. Alternatively, friends or family may be eager to help.
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📝 Is it 100% real or is it AI modified?
7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Chugalone,
Sorry, no build log. Something I should have considered from the start.
It is scratch built and I've based it loosely on a Damen 1908 SD at 1:32 scale, making it a very portable light weight model.
A contentious subject though... This model is almost entirely 3D printed parts on a GF hull. I've researched each individual part, from Spud lifters to winch, Kortz nozzles to Swiss radar, and made my own files. At the moment I'm painting a modern workboat crew that I've made. I still regard myself as a modeller who can use traditional methods too, but detail is much better than I could achieve otherwise.
Sorry, no build log. Something I should have considered from the start.
It is scratch built and I've based it loosely on a Damen 1908 SD at 1:32 scale, making it a very portable light weight model.
A contentious subject though... This model is almost entirely 3D printed parts on a GF hull. I've researched each individual part, from Spud lifters to winch, Kortz nozzles to Swiss radar, and made my own files. At the moment I'm painting a modern workboat crew that I've made. I still regard myself as a modeller who can use traditional methods too, but detail is much better than I could achieve otherwise.
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📝 Is it 100% real or is it AI modified?
7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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And my current workboat project. - AI modified.
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📝 Is it 100% real or is it AI modified?
7 days ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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This is my Billings HM218 hovercraft. - Real.
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📝 AI Images
9 days ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I have had some success with playful AI images of my models, but you can't beat the real thing. This was my Cormooring at our club lake. Unfortunately, I now appreciate the quality I put into it and since selling have completely lost track of her.
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📝 Sailing at the Toronto Boat Show
3 months ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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My daughter lives North of Toronto. I'd not heard of this show before. Worth bearing in mind on a visit.
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📝 Frustrating tis absolutely Frustrating
6 months ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I recently got in touch with the new owners of Kelvin Hughes Radar to try and locate photos or o/a drawings/ dimensions of a historic radar scanner as I only found one photo on the web.
To be honest the Customer support did get back to me, but they were told that this information is "intellectual property" and thus couldn't be released. I ended up using the grainy photo that was freely available.
To be honest the Customer support did get back to me, but they were told that this information is "intellectual property" and thus couldn't be released. I ended up using the grainy photo that was freely available.
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💬 Re: New Aquisition - Research Vessel Calypso
8 months ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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This appears to be the Billings kit of the Calypso. I have recently had the MM2384 plan Navy Yard Minesweeper blown up to 150% with the intention of starting a build and conversion to the Calypso. A long term project of my favourite vessel. 😊👍
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📝 3D Printed Models
8 months ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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On a personal note, I use the mixed modelling approach. I find it difficult to see how the modeller with an average workshop space and budget could make the complete variety of parts needed for a complex and detailed model without 3D printer involvement.
I still applaud the modeller using bottle tops, wooden coffee stirrers, and things found on the beach to come up with fantastic models. One thing I think is important though is that youngsters, who are taught the skills for CAD and 3D printing in schools now, get to use those skills in a way we can appreciate. If we want our hobby to continue, then we need to embrace the new techniques and materials that allow it to progress, especially for those younger modellers, and hope that they too see the advantages of "mixed modelling" before creating the masterpieces of traditional building, themselves. After all, most modellers now will include simple plastic parts bought at the shop, whereas our grandfathers would only ever know how to make a boat from old cupboard panels, etc.
Just my thoughts, but you continue with your own build excellence, however you do it. 😉👍
I still applaud the modeller using bottle tops, wooden coffee stirrers, and things found on the beach to come up with fantastic models. One thing I think is important though is that youngsters, who are taught the skills for CAD and 3D printing in schools now, get to use those skills in a way we can appreciate. If we want our hobby to continue, then we need to embrace the new techniques and materials that allow it to progress, especially for those younger modellers, and hope that they too see the advantages of "mixed modelling" before creating the masterpieces of traditional building, themselves. After all, most modellers now will include simple plastic parts bought at the shop, whereas our grandfathers would only ever know how to make a boat from old cupboard panels, etc.
Just my thoughts, but you continue with your own build excellence, however you do it. 😉👍
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📝 Fairey huntsman
9 months ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Great job, but you seem to be missing the obligatory test tank. 😊👍
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💬 Re: Update on Hybrid Hull
10 months ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi SimpleSailor,
Have you thought about raising the centre of the hull bottom, leaving a side wall. This would maintain the looks and mobility characteristics. You would, of course, have to vent the section to allow air out, and importantly, to prevent suction when removing from the water.
Just a thought!
Have you thought about raising the centre of the hull bottom, leaving a side wall. This would maintain the looks and mobility characteristics. You would, of course, have to vent the section to allow air out, and importantly, to prevent suction when removing from the water.
Just a thought!
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📝 Decals
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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You could use BECC vinyl numbers in the UK. Available from many model outlets.
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📝 Question. What is special about this model in your opinion?
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Nice model. Obviously armed, but of noticable relatively shallow draft for the size. Is she actually a "Q" boat?
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📝 3D printer choice?
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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LewZ, I used "Molotow liquid Chrome", but also have "Green Stuff World, Chrome Metal". They are Alcohol based, so the pigment lays flat as it dries. Easy to use, but not tolerant of any alcohol based cleaner or of added lacquers, where it lifts the pigment and turns to normal silver paint effect.
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📝 3D printer choice?
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I would also say that I use AutoCad Fusion 360 for fittings design, and Blend3r and meshmixer for figures. All of which have their free versions.
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📝 3D printer choice?
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Steve,
The choice of manufacturer is down to you, and I expect that you will hear of several good budget printers here.
I've found that resin printers match my requirements for fittings, because of the detail required. They do have an odour that means they may not be suited for in the home. They also need a little more clean-up and a separate curing machine.
My choice on budget system is the Elegoo Mars series. Anycubic also do a matching system. Both excellent.
There is a learning curve, but I'm not a young man and it's not too steep. There are plenty of helpful Youtubes, etc.
What ever you decide on, Best wishes.👍
The choice of manufacturer is down to you, and I expect that you will hear of several good budget printers here.
I've found that resin printers match my requirements for fittings, because of the detail required. They do have an odour that means they may not be suited for in the home. They also need a little more clean-up and a separate curing machine.
My choice on budget system is the Elegoo Mars series. Anycubic also do a matching system. Both excellent.
There is a learning curve, but I'm not a young man and it's not too steep. There are plenty of helpful Youtubes, etc.
What ever you decide on, Best wishes.👍
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📝 34" Fairy Huntsman air scoops
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Hi Pete,
Send me a sketch of the sizes that you need, and I'll see what I can do for you.
Send me a sketch of the sizes that you need, and I'll see what I can do for you.
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📝 34" Fairy Huntsman air scoops
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Try giving SLEC a call. They are really helpful. If not, come back to me and I'll see if I can CAD an stl for you to print. It may take a couple of weeks though.
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📝 Propeller Rotation (common propellers)
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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I was always taught that, if you roll your hand into a fist, with your thumb straight out, your fingers point in the direction of rotation and your thumb is the direction of movement. Thus RH works with the right hand and LH works with the left hand.
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💬 Re: Water Cannon
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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A really lovely piece of work in both creating the file and painting. Well done.😍
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📝 Small lifeboat
2 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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You could also try www.dockyardmodels.co uk.
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📝 Rudders
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Very similar to the Schilling rudder idea, which improved low rev manoeuvrability.
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💬 Re: TUG POWER
3 years ago by 🇬🇧 Olly999 ( Petty Officer 2nd Class)
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Are they what we used to call "Lash barges"? If so, I didn't know they were still in use.
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