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Author: | Sean_the_Nailer [ Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | 1:100 BB-62 New Jersey |
Good day, ya'll. I'm gearing up for a scratchbuild of the titled Battleship, New Jersey. Seeing as I'm wanting to build everything for this project (I know it will take time) as well as I want to take the unique-ness and kick-it-up-eleventy notches,,, I'm looking at making the ribs and hull out of aluminum. Not only will the finished product be R/C'd, but it will also be arned (blanks, obviously) and have as much articulation as I can add. There are SO many forums and threads on this site, and I've been reading/searching for some time now. Anyone have anything to add on the intents I've stated? By all means, please throw in your 2 cents, as that is the dialogue I am looking for: 1:100 scale Aluminum construction (hull) R/C Arming Articulating I may be off my nut, but it is my thoughts at the moment, where if I were to simply assemble a pile of pre-made parts, then it isn't "scratchbuilding" anymore. That would be my prime reason for going with 1:100 though I won't deny that I know what I don't know. Always interested in learning. Now whether I'm able to remember or not, is another question entirely. |
Author: | Sean_the_Nailer [ Mon Nov 11, 2019 3:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 1:100 BB-62 New Jersey |
I won't deny that I'd been hoping SOMEBODY would say SOMETHING about this thread. Let me ask a more pointed question. And this is pertaining to the upcoming "hull design/build" that I'm prepping for. Has anyone got any knowledge and/or experience with model/hull designs that actually experience recoil? I'm not talking about 'firing projectiles', as I am specifically designing this with pinned barrels strictly for the purpose of "blackpowder blanks". There is still the recoil issue though, and I've been looking at carving a hull (buck) out of wood, then creating a fibreglass mold from it, then line the mold with gel-coat, then cloth, then aluminum ribs, with aluminum stays around the turret areas. All for the purposes of further bridging where/when needed. I figured that at least on this site, SOMEBODY would have something to say/add/comment. Please. |
Author: | James M [ Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 1:100 BB-62 New Jersey |
There is a 1/96 scale hull and fittings commercially available. http://scaleshipyard.com/Catalog%20Page ... WHU-B%2010 This would save you a lot of time Also, here is Randy's build of a Missouri for reference http://www.wmunderway.mysite.com/cgi/ya ... 1450812147 James |
Author: | Neptune [ Wed Mar 04, 2020 4:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 1:100 BB-62 New Jersey |
There's not that many people reading this part of the board. If you want to reach out to more people, you can ask your question in the main forum. That said, I believe your question would be best adressed to people who do Rc combat. I don't really think there's many rc combat guys around on this forum, they are on more specialised boards. Regarding your construction, I assume your hull would be probably overengineered strength wise. I believe a less sturdy hull would suffice. Although I can't speak from experience, I think the aluminum framing would be overkill. Eventually the recoil forces will be transferred to the water in a way. So I'd think building a lighter hull, but then adding more ballast on the bottom to avoid capsizing when you fire your guns. |
Author: | Fliger747 [ Sat May 23, 2020 9:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 1:100 BB-62 New Jersey |
Once you start laying keel etc perhaps the project would be better seen in "Scratch building projects". I appreciate you wanting to 100% scratch build. I am building an APA making everything from scratch, no PE, no 3D no commercial parts. It makes for a challenge, maybe going the add-on route would be faster and more precise, but that's not the point. Song, who makes his ships almost 100% from wood, even anchor chain, is quite an inspiration. Good luck! |
Author: | Sean_the_Nailer [ Sun May 24, 2020 4:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 1:100 BB-62 New Jersey |
Thank you for the responses, gentlemen. I'm still working on the logistics here, but progress is definitely being made. |
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