1:100 BB-62 New Jersey

[Sean_the_Nailer]

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.

[Sean_the_Nailer]

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.

[James M]

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

[Neptune]

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.

[Fliger747]

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!

[Sean_the_Nailer]

Thank you for the responses, gentlemen. I'm still working on the logistics here, but progress is definitely being made.