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[moon puppy]

Expansion and contraction just like on the hull. It's more about the changes of temp and the density of the metals than pressure.

 

[RichB]

Why would you get Oil Canning up there? I can understand the hull, but not on the superstructure.,
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Several factors can contribute to oil canning. Thermal expansion/contraction through the day, memory in the material due to stresses induced during manufacture, the size and thickness of the panels, improper installation of the panels, the support structure not being in-plane, the panels being twisted or bent during transport or installation and movement of the ship's structure from wave action, cargo shifting and machinery vibrations.

Cheers
RichB

 

[Heavens Eagle]

All I can say is that is one VERY busy ship.
Build the hull in a week.
Take the next 6-8 months to do all the superstructure and STUFF.

 

[Rhino]

Spray shields on the upperworks aren't made out of much.

 

[BuildersMark]

New update finally. (4 Months past actual set date) CAD for the SimonLake AS-33 is finished. Test files printed. Going for final high quality prints now

 

[BuildersMark]

Test Prints

 

[BuildersMark]

@Rhino see above posts

 

[Greg Kimsey]

It looks great to me!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Looking really good!

 

[Brokeneagle]

Wow, that looks sensational.

 

[Rhino]

Holly Cow! That's just cool! What scale is the ol' Lady?
How much does a copy of this cost?
Do you plan to add additional fine details to the all the cranes?
Tell me more, Tell me more!
@BuildersMark

 

[helios]

That looks fantastic!

 

[Rhino]

Test Prints

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This is MOST EXCELLENT!

 

[Greg Kimsey]

I had to read to find the name of this ship as it looked familiar.
Fun fact, my ship, the USS Canopus (AS-34), relieved the Simon Lake in Kings Bay GA in 1985. I was part of the ship's company (did not work on subs...well...once I did) as an IC5. I stayed on the Canopus until discharged in 1987. My daughter was the first baby born in St. Mary's hospital after it reopened to accommodate the Navy influx. We got a steak dinner out of that!
2nd fun fact...my wife Gail was kicked off of a submarine tied up alongside us while she was on a private tour (her best friend was wife of boat cook) when she noticed the light for the missiles was lit for green and pointed it out to the captain and asked "Are there really armed missiles on this boat ready to fire with us on here?". She was escorted off the boat immediately and asked not to return. She is wiser now...

 

[Rhino]

It seems superfluous to mention that the USS Canopus and USS Simon Lake are close sisters.
My freshly paid off Discover awaits purchasing information, if she is, in fact, 1/700 scale.

 

[Greg Kimsey]

It seems superfluous to mention that the USS Canopus and USS Simon Lake are close sisters.
My freshly paid off Discover awaits purchasing information, if she is, in fact, 1/700 scale.

I believe they are practically identical, no? Isn't the Canopus a "Simon Lake Class" tender? Seeing the silo covers on this model reminded me, I was one of two IC techs authorized to enter the missile room, which was eye opening for sure. Dang those things are big. We were always very closely guarded by a marine. Do NOT F*#K with the marines LOL. I saw the results of those who tried more than once. It did not work out well for their noses. Sorry to hijack...the model just brought back memories from eons ago.