Diorama - 1/700 USS Ajax AR-6 & Knox FFs

[NukeMM]

Taking good shape, Carl
Keep up

Rui

Thanks, Rui!

The individual details, from FF to FF, keep popping up as I study the inspiration photos. The latest being the gray canvas railings on the pilot house top on the FF-1062. The white ones on the FF-1086 were more obvious.

And then, there is no Captain's Gig on the FF-1062. I may have to portray an empty platform, there, and then make something like that under the gigs for the others, too.

The FF-1086 doesn't have the more modern life raft cannisters. I has the older inflatable raft "bags", instead.

If you see any more differing details, please feel free to let me know. And that goes for anyone, out there.

[Rui Matos]

This would be a nice detail:





Rui

[NukeMM]

This would be a nice detail:





Rui

Oh, I know! I know!

I looked at the two different missile launchers that I have (AFV Club and Skywave/DML) and I couldn't see how I could make this detail work with them.

I'd have to scratch build something to look like that and then make all three ships' launchers match. I chose not to portray that detail, at all.

My dio is about 5 minutes after they leveled out that launcher. Ha!

But, this is exactly what I'm asking for, Rui! You've got the best eye for details, that I have run across, so far. At least the only one that speaks up about it, the most. And that's a good thing.

[Russ2146]

I'm curious about how you're going to do that tripod based radio mast atop the after deck house in 1/700. The best shot I've seen on it is http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/25/09250617.jpg

Here's a shot of Vulcan's, though not atop a deck house. http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/25/09250508.jpg

Russ

[NukeMM]

I'm curious about how you're going to do that tripod based radio mast atop the after deck house in 1/700. The best shot I've seen on it is http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/25/09250617.jpg

Here's a shot of Vulcan's, though not atop a deck house. http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/25/09250508.jpg

Russ

I was hoping that you were going to tell me how to do it, Russ.

It has crossed my mind and I'm hoping that there is a close match of PE supports in the various sets of brass that I have.

Another odd thing is that the port crane arm on the Ajax is longer than the staboard one. Hmmmph?!

[Russ2146]

Carl,

Cargo handling first, what that is, is an extension that can either be taken off or can be folded under/over. When extended, the crane has longer reach but lower weight capacity.How to describe this? You're going to need another crane boom of slightly smaller "thickness", the large end of which would fit the end of the basic ship's crane.

I think the radio mast is a brass wire situation with the triple support legs being thinner stock than the verticle. You can get low temp solder from model expo. They also have "magnesia block" which is heat proof but porous. Stick your verticla into it and the tripod legs leaning into the mast with the low temp paste on the mast ends and touching the mast. Apply the soldering iron to the end of the mast and remove when the low temp solder melts. I'd start with longer wires than needed and when done, trim the wires to get the proper lengths. The angle of the legs to the mast has to be pretty small.

Russ

The alternative is CA, of course, but I think that would be extremely delicate, given the minimal sizes of the connecting faces.

[NukeMM]

Carl,

Cargo handling first, what that is, is an extension that can either be taken off or can be folded under/over. When extended, the crane has longer reach but lower weight capacity.How to describe this? You're going to need another crane boom of slightly smaller "thickness", the large end of which would fit the end of the basic ship's crane.

I think the radio mast is a brass wire situation with the triple support legs being thinner stock than the verticle. You can get low temp solder from model expo. They also have "magnesia block" which is heat proof but porous. Stick your verticla into it and the tripod legs leaning into the mast with the low temp paste on the mast ends and touching the mast. Apply the soldering iron to the end of the mast and remove when the low temp solder melts. I'd start with longer wires than needed and when done, trim the wires to get the proper lengths. The angle of the legs to the mast has to be pretty small.

Russ

The alternative is CA, of course, but I think that would be extremely delicate, given the minimal sizes of the connecting faces.

Russ,

I was kidding. I wasn't actually expecting you to tell me how to do it. I'm a smartass but, you don't know that.

Thanks for the soldering tips, though, and your knowledge on the crane and cargo handling. I know that, that's your specialty.

[Rui Matos]

Hey

Lot's of good tips for your Carl

As for the launchers "problem", you have to sacrifice 2 to make one like that:
1 - One for the two launchers (starboard side)
2 - One to cut both ends, for the 3 upright launcher and the port one

It's a cheap price for that extra detail
Consider it

Rui

[NukeMM]

Hey

Lot's of good tips for your Carl

As for the launchers "problem", you have to sacrifice 2 to make one like that:
1 - One for the two launchers (starboard side)
2 - One to cut both ends, for the 3 upright launcher and the port one

It's a cheap price for that extra detail
Consider it

Rui

I understand what you mean, Rui.

The disappointing thing about the two different launchers that I have is that they are both hollow underneath, not solid. But, I haven't given up the thought.

Thanks,

[Rui Matos]

The smartest thing to use is Milliput White or Tamiya Light Curing Putty (I have used it recently on a project with major surgery with very high success).

If you need a launcher, so that you have two equal parts, please ask
I have a AFV Knox to turn into Spanish Navy Extremadura F75 frigate (for the My Navy Days Cabinet - I made some exercises with her), and some other PitRoad parts that I can part of. PM me if you want!

Cheers,
Rui

[Sr. Gopher]

Looking Good!!

[NukeMM]

Looking Good!!

Thanks, Gopher!

This project is on the back burner, for a little while, while I'm trying to put some additional finishing touches on my PT Boat Tender diorama; which I should have done much earlier, this year.

There's a chance that my USS Oyster Bay could show up in a book about PT Boats. That is a wonderful and flattering opportunity.

[mabmanu]

Very nice work ...

[NukeMM]

Very nice work ...

Merci! Merci! Monsieur mabmanu!

[NukeMM]

Back to a little work on the USS Ajax..........cranes. Just tacked in place, for now.

[pingjockey]

Looking great Carl! I was wondering what was going on with this diorama.

[D-Boy]

Looking great Carl! I was wondering what was going on with this diorama.

Nice to see such detailed photos and progress. Inspiring build for me (too), Carl.

D-Boy

[NukeMM]

Thanks pingjockey and D-Boy. I'm glad that you like this one.

After searching my PE for suitable pieces to build this tripod mast out of, I had to result to all brass rod.

[gtbred]

nice work Carl!

[Russ2146]

Carl,

Did you use a gel CA on the mast construction?