The “skelem” in Johan
. May have to resort to this. Going to have bribe Arlene not to tell Justin
.We will keep that can sealedNot going to open this can of worms...
HMAV BOUNTY - A “face lift “
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. May have to resort to this. Going to have bribe Arlene not to tell Justin.
Hi Mark. Good ropes and blocks make rigging “easy”. Best cheat in model ship buildingWow, those good quality blocks and ropes really make a difference! Great detail Boet
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"Rigging" and "easy" in one sentence, next to one another; what is the world coming to?Hi Mark. Good ropes and blocks make rigging “easy”. Best cheat in model ship building
Cheers Grant
Good morning Johan. After your stunning Fokker (spider
) have you started any other projects? Cheers Grant
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Morning Grant,Good morning Johan. After your stunning Fokker (spider
Yes, actually I have started a new, aviation related, little project, see https://shipsofscale.com/sosforums/...ild-completed-build.13988/page-10#post-383768.
Currently I am still at the preliminary stages of the project: with Freecad I am trying to generate a 3D-model, using very vague copies of drawings/sketches I found on the web. The main reason is to eventually obtain sufficient understanding of the workings of the rotorhead and possibly using these models for 3D printing of that detail. Another reason to transfer these drawings into 3D is to have a more accurate definition of the helicopter. I already found that using these drawings/sketches might not be the best idea; the measuring accuracy is about 0,5mm at best, meaning you have a spread of about 25mm, given the scale of the prints. That's a lot. At one point in the near future I'll have to pay a visit to the Aviodrome museum, who has a Kolibrie in its collection to make some detailed pictures. In due time I'll start a build log on this little gem.
(And having the "right" configuration is also quite debatable... Fotographs from those days indicate various configurations of the same model.)
Have fun,
Johan
The Kolibrie N-3, mid 1950's:
Undercarriage, fuel tanks and rotor mast (requires a hefty update) in Freecad, still a lot of backwards engineering work ahead of me:
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Thanks Johan. I must learn to expand my horizon and look at other sections here. I will pull up a chair and follow. Cheers Grant
. I have seen this. Maybe when they put my new knee in they can add some memory chips into my brain at the same time
What a great trick, but does it really work? I guess so. I'll try it. Good contribution. Thank you
That makes 2 of us
. Let’s see if we can make those kit blocks presentable. Allan has plenty of tricks and knowledge so always appreciate his contributions. Cheers Grant
Hello Grant! I made a similar device and it completely justified itself. By the way, Olya Batchvarov has a short video about such a thing. True, if you have not studied the Ukrainian language, you are unlikely to understand what she is saying, but it seems to me that in this video everything is clear even without wordsThat makes 2 of us
Thanks Dave. Hopefully this works otherwise I’m stuck with some not so good blocks. Cheers GrantHello Grant! I made a similar device and it completely justified itself. By the way, Olya Batchvarov has a short video about such a thing. True, if you have not studied the Ukrainian language, you are unlikely to understand what she is saying, but it seems to me that in this video everything is clear even without words
Good morning Gentlemen
WIP :
I am down to the last of my solid walnut scraps so decided I had to make the anchor stocks and pumps.
Bilge pumps: the cheeks I had to make up from scraps and are in two pieces- not exact same size, the spear from a toothpick, the brake cut from 2x2 mm walnut.
No redo even though I “cocked” up my measurements and couldn’t fit my final axel.
I will make a plan tho. Plenty still to do however it’s back to the channels.
Cheers Grant
WIP :
I am down to the last of my solid walnut scraps so decided I had to make the anchor stocks and pumps.
Bilge pumps: the cheeks I had to make up from scraps and are in two pieces- not exact same size, the spear from a toothpick, the brake cut from 2x2 mm walnut.
No redo even though I “cocked” up my measurements and couldn’t fit my final axel.
I will make a plan tho. Plenty still to do however it’s back to the channels.
Cheers Grant
Good morning Mark. Thanks. I think I have “made it”. I have cut pieces of wood for all the parts I need (hopefully I have not missed something). Rigging and masts are going to be an issue. That is a bridge I will cross when I get there . May be a bridge too far. Cheers GrantBrilliant Grant, taking 'necessity is the mother of invention' to the next level
Good morning
Portside channels. I added a capping strip. My cannons have not been rigged yet so are out of position in the pics.
outside sheave:
Bent some 0.5mm wire to make the eyebolts and ring for the gallant back stays.
Procrastination is my middle name- I really have to spend time touching up the paintwork, completing the treenails, and a finishing coat of ploy….it’s like there are always for fun things to do. Cheers Grant
Portside channels. I added a capping strip. My cannons have not been rigged yet so are out of position in the pics.
outside sheave:
Bent some 0.5mm wire to make the eyebolts and ring for the gallant back stays.
Procrastination is my middle name- I really have to spend time touching up the paintwork, completing the treenails, and a finishing coat of ploy….it’s like there are always for fun things to do
. Cheers Grant
Good morning. Being temporarily incapacitated I have plenty shipyard time. So added some detail:
1: these “bits” not sure correct terminology
Fun fact- The Bounty has70 belay pins and 24 of these bits. Clearly the shipwrights did not want the crew to run out of places to tie off rope…..or I have more rigging to do than expected
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2: Finished rigging ONE of the homemade 4 pounder cannons : NOT MY FAVOURITE.
Making 2mm hooks -
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I stole some of Justin’s throttle grip wire (0.4mm) from his motocross tool box. Hey he won’t let me buy anything so it feels like sweet revenge.
The brass wire is some 0.6mm Victory left over which I use for my eyelets, strops, etc.
Cheers Grant
1: these “bits” not sure correct terminology
Fun fact- The Bounty has70 belay pins and 24 of these bits. Clearly the shipwrights did not want the crew to run out of places to tie off rope…..or I have more rigging to do than expected
.2: Finished rigging ONE of the homemade 4 pounder cannons : NOT MY FAVOURITE.
Making 2mm hooks -
.I stole some of Justin’s throttle grip wire (0.4mm) from his motocross tool box
. Hey he won’t let me buy anything so it feels like sweet revenge.The brass wire is some 0.6mm Victory left over which I use for my eyelets, strops, etc.
Cheers Grant
A good start of ‘the rigging proces’ with nice tiny iron work, Grant. And ……. The wires is not stolen ……. He forced you …..Good morning. Being temporarily incapacitated I have plenty shipyard time. So added some detail:
1: these “bits” not sure correct terminology
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Fun fact- The Bounty has70 belay pins and 24 of these bits. Clearly the shipwrights did not want the crew to run out of places to tie off rope…..or I have more rigging to do than expected
2: Finished rigging ONE of the homemade 4 pounder cannons : NOT MY FAVOURITE.
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Making 2mm hooks -
I stole some of Justin’s throttle grip wire (0.4mm) from his motocross tool box
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The brass wire is some 0.6mm Victory left over which I use for my eyelets, strops, etc.
Cheers Grant
Regards, Peter
Roger that.
Grant,
I just went back to where you started on this project and must say, marvelous work! A project not many could pull off as you have. (Or had the nerve to attempt)
I just went back to where you started on this project and must say, marvelous work! A project not many could pull off as you have. (Or had the nerve to attempt)
... quickly raised - does not considered fallen Great job (as always), rigging is not my favorite, dito!
Great job (as always), rigging is not my favorite, dito!