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📝 WWII Minesweeper HMT Sir Kay
8 days ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog (
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This work by Alan Raven may be of help. In the USN, rafts(Carley Floats) were generally painted Haze Grey. There was significant discretion on the part of the ship's Captain though. It may apply to the RN somewhat as well.
This work by Alan Raven may be of help. In the USN, rafts(Carley Floats) were generally painted Haze Grey. There was significant discretion on the part of the ship's Captain though. It may apply to the RN somewhat as well.
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📝 Question of the Day?
10 days ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Besides, it would look pretty silly having a RADAR antenna sticking out of the bottom of a hull, twirling in the water.🤣🤣🤣
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📝 Shapeways return...
10 days ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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I would add the following:
Parts were often broken in packaging and or shipping.
Getting replacement parts or credit was near impossible.
Many of the designers were left with money owed to them. I feel sure that they are reluctant to return. many have found alternative manufacturers for their products.
Too bad because it was a great concept that feel to greed.
Parts were often broken in packaging and or shipping.
Getting replacement parts or credit was near impossible.
Many of the designers were left with money owed to them. I feel sure that they are reluctant to return. many have found alternative manufacturers for their products.
Too bad because it was a great concept that feel to greed.
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📝 Question of the Day?
11 days ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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OK! If Sounders are NOT, or do not use sound waves, ie, SONAR, then what do they use to measure depth?
Just for conversation sake.....😀
Just for conversation sake.....😀
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📝 WWII Minesweeper HMT Sir Kay
12 days ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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I was thinking more the colors than the pattern. It would not have been USN MS 16, but rather a Western Approaches pattern. That said, the colors were quite similar, except for the use of greens in some WA patterns.
Hope that helps.
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I was thinking more the colors than the pattern. It would not have been USN MS 16, but rather a Western Approaches pattern. That said, the colors were quite similar, except for the use of greens in some WA patterns.
Hope that helps.
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📝 WWII Minesweeper HMT Sir Kay
12 days ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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The camouflage is quite faint, and the angle of the sun does not help. My guess, and it is only that, is a Western Approaches scheme similar to US Navy Measure 16, which used Thayer blue, a very light blue, and white. You can see it here, scroll to down to Measure 16.
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📝 Paint type recommendation
2 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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No one has mentioned this yet, so I will through it out.
Some plastic hulls have a mold release adhering to them that cause acrylic paints to NOT want to stick or flatten out. Try washing the hull and using a scrubbby pad, like on sponges, to help clean the hull. I would use a mild detergent as well.
I have been using store ( Home Depot) bought acrylics to paint my hulls ( F/G) as well as my superstructures, (plastic and 3D printed). I use a commercially available thinning agent to increases the flow of the paint as well. All have been brush painted and I have been satisfied with the results.
BTY, Home Depot now uses one of the best color sample machines, for reading and matching existing paint colors/samples, that I have found.
Some plastic hulls have a mold release adhering to them that cause acrylic paints to NOT want to stick or flatten out. Try washing the hull and using a scrubbby pad, like on sponges, to help clean the hull. I would use a mild detergent as well.
I have been using store ( Home Depot) bought acrylics to paint my hulls ( F/G) as well as my superstructures, (plastic and 3D printed). I use a commercially available thinning agent to increases the flow of the paint as well. All have been brush painted and I have been satisfied with the results.
BTY, Home Depot now uses one of the best color sample machines, for reading and matching existing paint colors/samples, that I have found.
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📝 Heat Sinks
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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First off, I would not expect to run motors very long when bench testing. Besides, they would not be under load. They should not get very hot.
A simple coil for a water jacket with a pick up aft of the prop should provide more than enough cooling.
Then the is the question of whether or not you may be overloading the the motor with too much pitch and or diameter of prop. Not knowing the application, I can not answer that.
A simple coil for a water jacket with a pick up aft of the prop should provide more than enough cooling.
Then the is the question of whether or not you may be overloading the the motor with too much pitch and or diameter of prop. Not knowing the application, I can not answer that.
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📝 Question of the Day?
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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And what happens with a double ended ferry?☹️
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📝 Question of the Day?
3 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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I simple put down"the other side"....😀
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📝 Component shop/ Action electronics
5 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Micheal,
I have used many YT videos to help me program, both Open TX and Ethos equipped radios as well as Horus systems. I agree with you.
Perhaps the lack of videos for Action products speaks more to the simplicity of the installation, and the quality if the directions, not to mention the product itself.
Cheers
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I have used many YT videos to help me program, both Open TX and Ethos equipped radios as well as Horus systems. I agree with you.
Perhaps the lack of videos for Action products speaks more to the simplicity of the installation, and the quality if the directions, not to mention the product itself.
Cheers
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📝 Component shop/ Action electronics
5 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Michael,
While I have not seen any You Tube videos, or the like, of Action products, I have not found that I needed anything more than the instructions included with the units. I find them to be very easy to follow and thorough. if I have had a question, an e-mail to Action has answered my query very promptly.
I really like their products.
Jonathan
While I have not seen any You Tube videos, or the like, of Action products, I have not found that I needed anything more than the instructions included with the units. I find them to be very easy to follow and thorough. if I have had a question, an e-mail to Action has answered my query very promptly.
I really like their products.
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📝 Fairey humtsman 47 anchor
5 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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You have made my week! Thank you for the laugh. I needed that!😂
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You have made my week! Thank you for the laugh. I needed that!😂
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📝 Glue
5 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Peter,
Yours is one of those questions that is liable to get many, some contradictory, answers. There are lots of choices, as Wez pointed out Gorilla Glue will work. So will epoxy, as well as polyester resin that has been thickened.. some of the answer is what you are comfortable working with. I would stay away from Super Glue, no matter the type or brand.
Yours is one of those questions that is liable to get many, some contradictory, answers. There are lots of choices, as Wez pointed out Gorilla Glue will work. So will epoxy, as well as polyester resin that has been thickened.. some of the answer is what you are comfortable working with. I would stay away from Super Glue, no matter the type or brand.
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📝 Fairey humtsman 47 anchor
5 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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You would not be the first to put the wrong end in thee wrong place...ask me how I know😠😀😀
You would not be the first to put the wrong end in thee wrong place...ask me how I know😠😀😀
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📝 Fairey humtsman 47 anchor
5 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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The thick end of the tapered stock goes attaches as the pivot point to the anchor. The thin end takes a shackle to the chain or rode.
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📝 USS Juneau
6 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Sometimes, I feel like I have fallen off the Earth, but, alas, I'm not that lucky. So, instead, I continue the build.
I have spent the last two months + doing electrical and electronic installations. Mostly it has involved lighting and sound systems. I am going to put a plug in here for a company that I have used to great success, The Component Shop in the UK. Specifically their electronic switches, sound amplifiers and sound and lighting systems. First Rate!!
OK, while I still have a few items to install, notably search lite and a sound module, I am almost complete with the entire motive/electronics/electrical installation.
Rather than describe it all I am posting a link to a video on YouTube .
It is hard to see some effects, notably the radars moving, but the lighting stands out. I have a stern light working, but it does not show very well in the video. While I should include mast lights, I am not sure that I will.
Anyhow, when the other components are wired in and working she will be ready fro trials, if my contractor will have enough of his project done to allow Juneau out of the house. 🤣🤣🤣
I have spent the last two months + doing electrical and electronic installations. Mostly it has involved lighting and sound systems. I am going to put a plug in here for a company that I have used to great success, The Component Shop in the UK. Specifically their electronic switches, sound amplifiers and sound and lighting systems. First Rate!!
OK, while I still have a few items to install, notably search lite and a sound module, I am almost complete with the entire motive/electronics/electrical installation.
Rather than describe it all I am posting a link to a video on YouTube .
It is hard to see some effects, notably the radars moving, but the lighting stands out. I have a stern light working, but it does not show very well in the video. While I should include mast lights, I am not sure that I will.
Anyhow, when the other components are wired in and working she will be ready fro trials, if my contractor will have enough of his project done to allow Juneau out of the house. 🤣🤣🤣
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📝 Question of the Day?
7 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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"Another one with distorted facts, unless you regard Port Morseby as an aircraft carrier. The Australian bombers that were involved came from land bases. Midway is regarded as the first real naval battle fought by aircraft carriers.🤔 "
Actually, the same applies to Midway. Many attacks against the Japanese flew from there...that is why the Japanese wanted it so badly.😀
The correct answer should be: None, they all involoved land based aircraft.
Actually, the same applies to Midway. Many attacks against the Japanese flew from there...that is why the Japanese wanted it so badly.😀
The correct answer should be: None, they all involoved land based aircraft.
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📝 Simulating Modern Diesel Smoke
7 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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LewZ,
Yes it is. That said, one could Y harness the switch with the ESC for the SG. Because of different trip points, I would probably use a servo expander OR look for an electronic switch with an adjustable trip point. That way you could turn on the switch as you engage the ESC for the SG.
The easiest option I have found is to use a computer radio and play with mix options.
Yes it is. That said, one could Y harness the switch with the ESC for the SG. Because of different trip points, I would probably use a servo expander OR look for an electronic switch with an adjustable trip point. That way you could turn on the switch as you engage the ESC for the SG.
The easiest option I have found is to use a computer radio and play with mix options.
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📝 Simulating Modern Diesel Smoke
7 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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LewZ,
In response to your question, YES. I usually hook up my SG thru an ESC which allows me to vary the smoke output. I also put the ESC thru an electronic switch so that I can turn the unit on/off, why? because I have found that with the ESCs I use that dead center(off) is hard to find. I have also put the fan on a switch. I mix the fan switch with the ESC switch, but I can run the fan alone if I so choose.
In response to your question, YES. I usually hook up my SG thru an ESC which allows me to vary the smoke output. I also put the ESC thru an electronic switch so that I can turn the unit on/off, why? because I have found that with the ESCs I use that dead center(off) is hard to find. I have also put the fan on a switch. I mix the fan switch with the ESC switch, but I can run the fan alone if I so choose.
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📝 Question of the Day?
7 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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"Submarines are NOT ships."
"There are two kinds of ships, submarines and targets"😀
"There are two kinds of ships, submarines and targets"😀
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📝 HELP FOR IDENTIFICATION OF A WARSHIP.
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Wolle,
I think that you have the correct class of ship. The model in question looks quite a bit smaller and sounds like it was built as a static model.I found a n image of a very similar ship listed as a Type 143 missle boat( new construction) in Jane's Fighting Ships '71-'72.
I think that you have the correct class of ship. The model in question looks quite a bit smaller and sounds like it was built as a static model.I found a n image of a very similar ship listed as a Type 143 missle boat( new construction) in Jane's Fighting Ships '71-'72.
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💬 Re: Little more progress
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Two books that may help you a bit, Warships in Profile, Vol 1, and German Naval Camouflage Vol 1,1939-1941. The latter has extensive color plates of her various schemes.😐
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📝 USS Juneau
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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AlessandroSPQR,
Thank you for your kind words. Please ignore my rumbles, I just turned 70 and with not much else to do, I build models. My body is not always in agreement with my intentions...nothing new.😁 I do wish I was 20 years younger...sometimes, but then reality strikes and reminds me that I am better off where I am.
So...back to the build😂
Thank you for your kind words. Please ignore my rumbles, I just turned 70 and with not much else to do, I build models. My body is not always in agreement with my intentions...nothing new.😁 I do wish I was 20 years younger...sometimes, but then reality strikes and reminds me that I am better off where I am.
So...back to the build😂
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💬 Re: Making progress
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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My approach to building requires that, except for shaft tubes, everything else in the build should be accessible and removable, if at all possible. I try to make my gun turrets removable so as to create more access to th e hull internals.
A fully removable deck beckons a couple of issues. Water leakage in a sea being the worst case scenario. If at all possible, a deck fitting into a hull edge is a preferred method. It is more work, but makes a more stable connection and a potentially more watertight seal. With you very limited access thru the deck, I would aim to make the deck, or the vast majority of it, removable.
Hopefully some more ideas along this line will pop up.
A fully removable deck beckons a couple of issues. Water leakage in a sea being the worst case scenario. If at all possible, a deck fitting into a hull edge is a preferred method. It is more work, but makes a more stable connection and a potentially more watertight seal. With you very limited access thru the deck, I would aim to make the deck, or the vast majority of it, removable.
Hopefully some more ideas along this line will pop up.
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📝 USS Juneau
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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My eyes are blurry, my hand(s) are shaking, my knees and back are killing me from standing. That said, the first coat of superstructure paint is in place. Lot's to fix, touch up and make better, but it gives me a starting point.
Next up will be to remove the superstructure and paint the main deck. The superstructure decks will be last, after the touch up coats.
Unfortunately the sun is washing out the colors somewhat. But the idea is there.
Next up will be to remove the superstructure and paint the main deck. The superstructure decks will be last, after the touch up coats.
Unfortunately the sun is washing out the colors somewhat. But the idea is there.
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📝 USS Juneau
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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I am soo worried that I might have to have another Screech and tonic!🤣
I am not too concerned. Every design was unique and if there are no pictures, well then, who is going to prove me wrong. The only rivet counter I am concerned with is the one I see in the mirror(when my eyes open)😀
I am soo worried that I might have to have another Screech and tonic!🤣
I am not too concerned. Every design was unique and if there are no pictures, well then, who is going to prove me wrong. The only rivet counter I am concerned with is the one I see in the mirror(when my eyes open)😀
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📝 USS Juneau
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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I have decided to take the plunge and begin the camouflage on the superstructure. I am a bit more than 4 hours into it and you can see that it will be a bit more. My eyes go crossed after an hour and my back and knees begin to sag. A labor of love, or just plain stubborn. (yes Dear)
While I really like MS 12 Modified as a scheme, the only documentation available is a few photographs. Most unfortunately they are all of the starboard side. Therefore, my portside will be entirely made up...😭 One can also see why details, deck and bulkhead, have not been added, yet.
That is all for now until my body recovers.😊
While I really like MS 12 Modified as a scheme, the only documentation available is a few photographs. Most unfortunately they are all of the starboard side. Therefore, my portside will be entirely made up...😭 One can also see why details, deck and bulkhead, have not been added, yet.
That is all for now until my body recovers.😊
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📝 Gun directors
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Doug,
The wing turrets only rotate outboard. I spared the Capt and crew from self destruction. The rotate about 115 degrees, I have not measured it exactly. if turrets 4-6 rotate across the stern, and the wing turrets are linked to follow them, then the one wing will stop at 180 degrees while other opposing turret rotates outboard. Does that make sense? I'll shoot another video to illustrate it.
Meanwhile, suffice it to say that the wing turrets can not rotate inboard of 18o degrees relative to the keel.
The wing turrets only rotate outboard. I spared the Capt and crew from self destruction. The rotate about 115 degrees, I have not measured it exactly. if turrets 4-6 rotate across the stern, and the wing turrets are linked to follow them, then the one wing will stop at 180 degrees while other opposing turret rotates outboard. Does that make sense? I'll shoot another video to illustrate it.
Meanwhile, suffice it to say that the wing turrets can not rotate inboard of 18o degrees relative to the keel.
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📝 Gun Directors
8 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Thank you Allesandro. You are being too kind.
Here is a link to a video of the turrets and gun directors functioning under local as well as director control. Sorry by the aft superstructure is off at the moment.
Here is a link to a video of the turrets and gun directors functioning under local as well as director control. Sorry by the aft superstructure is off at the moment.
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