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📝 Fairey humtsman 47 anchor
20 days ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog (
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Doug,
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
20 days ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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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
20 days 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
21 days 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
1 month 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?
2 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
2 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
2 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?
2 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.
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Chum,
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
4 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
4 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
4 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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📝 Submarine Identification
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Rather hard to tell from the photo, but it appears to have a flat aft deck. So maybe an Engel George Washington...
More photos would help.😊
More photos would help.😊
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📝 Gun Directors
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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B,
Yes the mixing is done in the transmitter. It is very similar to the mixing done in OTX, but is simpler as an entire step is combined with another.
The mix is activated with one of the panel switches. Your Taranis should operate pretty much the same way.
Yes the mixing is done in the transmitter. It is very similar to the mixing done in OTX, but is simpler as an entire step is combined with another.
The mix is activated with one of the panel switches. Your Taranis should operate pretty much the same way.
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📝 Directors
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Remote directors also increase the rate of fire of the gun mount. The sighter and trainer, who use to be on the mount, can now keep their sites on target while the gun fires. In the "old" method, the concussion of the gun's blast thru the sites off so that the target had to be re-acquired. This was now no longer the case. As such the gun crew only had to load the gun. This is why good experienced crews on the 5"/38 could fire up to 10 rounds per minute, 20 round per minute for a twin mount.
Juneau had 8 such mounts x 20rpm= 160 per minute.Not a CIWS, but I expect it was impressive.
Juneau had 8 such mounts x 20rpm= 160 per minute.Not a CIWS, but I expect it was impressive.
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📝 Gnn directors
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Chumm,
Without getting too deep into the history of the world, remote gun directors were developed and adopted to remove to a remote location, one that is somewhat isolated from the vibration caused by the gun firing, the director. Guns still retained the ability to be trained and elevated by their crews, referred to as local control. Another added advantage is that the director could be located much higher up on the ship while the guns remained on the main deck, or there abouts. This, of course, greatly increase the visually sighting distance of the director. Remember that this was all done visually, until WW2 when radar stepped in. But early radars were susceptible to vibration so mounting them on or near guns was not an ideal solution. Heavy cruisers and battleships regularly knocked out their own radar systems while firing their main guns. Usually it was tube failure which could be quickly replaced. As well, radar has a horizon as does the MK1 eyeball. Again, higher is better. USN designs mounted the radar antenna on the gun director while remote mounting it's electronics and controls to a remote location.
So... my directors can "search" for a target and upon acquiring one, command it's linked gun turrets to follow it's movements.
Without getting too deep into the history of the world, remote gun directors were developed and adopted to remove to a remote location, one that is somewhat isolated from the vibration caused by the gun firing, the director. Guns still retained the ability to be trained and elevated by their crews, referred to as local control. Another added advantage is that the director could be located much higher up on the ship while the guns remained on the main deck, or there abouts. This, of course, greatly increase the visually sighting distance of the director. Remember that this was all done visually, until WW2 when radar stepped in. But early radars were susceptible to vibration so mounting them on or near guns was not an ideal solution. Heavy cruisers and battleships regularly knocked out their own radar systems while firing their main guns. Usually it was tube failure which could be quickly replaced. As well, radar has a horizon as does the MK1 eyeball. Again, higher is better. USN designs mounted the radar antenna on the gun director while remote mounting it's electronics and controls to a remote location.
So... my directors can "search" for a target and upon acquiring one, command it's linked gun turrets to follow it's movements.
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📝 Calls for Expression of Interest
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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I would love to go. I have never been to that continent! However, my smallest model is 4 ft and getting it there would cost more than my airfare and it probably would not survive.
SO, I'll be there in spirit and assign Doug as the the official photo representative. Take lots of film Doug🤣
SO, I'll be there in spirit and assign Doug as the the official photo representative. Take lots of film Doug🤣
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📝 A quick note
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Chumm,
There is a story about that. I had planned to be able to elevate, rotate and fire( LED flash) the guns. This was all based upon the barrel design that the 3D printer used on his previous 5"/38 single barrel turrets.
When his twin turrets arrived, I found that there was not the room to do what I wanted. I could have sealed a miniature servo into the turret, but I did not like that idea, things break. That killed the elevation idea. I would have to do a whole post on just the turret build.
I trashed the LED idea when I had brass barrels turned for the turrets. I had asked for thru bored, but did not get it. I may try to bore them yet.
So the short answer to your question is that they rotate only, but they do so selectively. The forward three operate as a unit, but can also be mixed to respond as the gun director does.
The aft center group is unit, similar to the forward group, and it too will link to the director. The aft wing turrets are independent, can be linked to the center aft group and also the center group and the gun director.
All of the linking/mixing is done in the transmitter.
There is a story about that. I had planned to be able to elevate, rotate and fire( LED flash) the guns. This was all based upon the barrel design that the 3D printer used on his previous 5"/38 single barrel turrets.
When his twin turrets arrived, I found that there was not the room to do what I wanted. I could have sealed a miniature servo into the turret, but I did not like that idea, things break. That killed the elevation idea. I would have to do a whole post on just the turret build.
I trashed the LED idea when I had brass barrels turned for the turrets. I had asked for thru bored, but did not get it. I may try to bore them yet.
So the short answer to your question is that they rotate only, but they do so selectively. The forward three operate as a unit, but can also be mixed to respond as the gun director does.
The aft center group is unit, similar to the forward group, and it too will link to the director. The aft wing turrets are independent, can be linked to the center aft group and also the center group and the gun director.
All of the linking/mixing is done in the transmitter.
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📝 Advice needed
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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sounds like a plan. Please be sure to post pictures of your progress.😊
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📝 Advice needed
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Do NOT apply polyester GelKote over epoxy. It will not adhere. Epoxy sticks to polyester, but not the other way around.
If you already have epoxy on your hull, then I would just apply more coats and add colorant to the last two.
If you already have epoxy on your hull, then I would just apply more coats and add colorant to the last two.
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📝 Advice needed
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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GelKote should NOT be applied to a bare wood hull, for a couple of reasons. 1) it has not strength 20 it will not adhere very well, 30 it is soft and can be easily damaged.
The hull should be fiber glassed or epoxy coated. In either case at least one layer of cloth should be applied as well. Many folks will apply multiple layers of glass cloth. The more applied, the stronger and more water proof the hull, but beware that the weight of glass and resin will build up quickly. After applying the FG to the hull, GelKote can be applied, brushed or sprayed. Gelkote, being quite a bit softer than FG resin, can be sanded very easily.
If you are up to the sanding, than just FG resin and glass will work. You can always add colorant to the resin or simply paint the hull after it is cured and sanded.
There are many ways to approach this and each individual has their own preference.
If you are sensitive to chemicals, or your significant other will not let you stink up your residence, than epoxy may be a preferred option. While it is more expensive, it does allow you to work inside.
Hope this helps
The hull should be fiber glassed or epoxy coated. In either case at least one layer of cloth should be applied as well. Many folks will apply multiple layers of glass cloth. The more applied, the stronger and more water proof the hull, but beware that the weight of glass and resin will build up quickly. After applying the FG to the hull, GelKote can be applied, brushed or sprayed. Gelkote, being quite a bit softer than FG resin, can be sanded very easily.
If you are up to the sanding, than just FG resin and glass will work. You can always add colorant to the resin or simply paint the hull after it is cured and sanded.
There are many ways to approach this and each individual has their own preference.
If you are sensitive to chemicals, or your significant other will not let you stink up your residence, than epoxy may be a preferred option. While it is more expensive, it does allow you to work inside.
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📝 Dropping anchor
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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The Krick system use to come assembled, but now the user most assemble it. Not too difficult. Here are the basic assembly instructions, in German( no English version) but with good pictures. These are NOT the complete instructions which include parts diagrams and labels. It will give a descent idea of how the unit works.
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📝 Dropping anchor
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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The Krick system use two forms of clutch. The servo, in one direction engages the motor with the drum using two drive dogs that connect to the slip clutch at the opposite end of the drum. This causes the slip clutch to rotate the drum. At the same time, the servo depresses the micro switch to power the motor. This is all during during take up of the anchor. On the opposite end of the winch drum from the motor is the slip clutch which consists of three rubber buttons that press upon the winch drum. During take up the slip clutch, engaged with the drum, raises the anchor. If and when the anchor houses or becomes bottom stuck, the clutch slips and the gear motor and drive are protected.
I will try to take some pictures this PM and post them. It is a nice system, expensive, but it works well.
On my ARS, I lead the chain from the winch drum, up onto deck, over the "real" anchor winch and then down thru the hawse pipe. The system is still able to deploy and retrieve, most of the time.😂
I will try to take some pictures this PM and post them. It is a nice system, expensive, but it works well.
On my ARS, I lead the chain from the winch drum, up onto deck, over the "real" anchor winch and then down thru the hawse pipe. The system is still able to deploy and retrieve, most of the time.😂
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📝 Dropping anchor
4 months ago by 🇺🇸 ToraDog ( Captain)
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Lew, Your point about underwater snags is VERY valid. I try to anchor in sandy or semi-sandy bottom only. Wading out to free my anchor flashed an image of Gulliver leading the Lilliput's ships away.😊
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