How cool is that, how on earth do you get it to balance?
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All Righty ... What's on the bench today?
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Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Awesome work on this floaters. I'd say you should do up a blog. Maybe put all these in the Shipbuilder's campaign.
ausf
Master at Arms
If you're talking U-boat, since there's almost no top, putting the batteries low makes it very stable. Of course after soldering it and getting everything lined up, the batteries ended up about a sixtieth of a inch higher than the original test fit, which is enough to keep it from closing. I had to rearrange a bit (learned loose cells don't like that, some sparks flew), and after it had a sizeable list. I ended up hot gluing screws and bolts to one side to correct, so it sits a bit lower now, but that'll make diving easier. Hopefully coming up will work too.
These are all 2.4 gig, which doesn't penetrate water too well. I tested putting everything in a bag and sticking it under and the signal carried about a few inches under the surface. I don't really plan on diving with it below periscope depth, where I'll locate the antenna anyway. Even if it does go lower, if it loses signal, it just browns out. That'll automatically kill the motor, which means with out forward movement across the dive plane, it'll pop to the surface since it's positively buoyant. At least that's my theory. If it sinks, I'm only out the $15 bucks for the cells. The kit and electronics were all spares pile.
The others all sit nice and even, especially the Schwimm. There's quite a bit of weight in it with the gearboxes, steering, bearings as well as 5 servos, 2 motor controls and batteries, but it floats right at the top of the rims, just like all the photos of the real ones.
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
This weekend I went to Hobby Day Friday and Saturday determined to get a lot more done on my two Russian armored trains among other models. I made some pretty good progress, especially on the trains. I also took Dora to get any repairs done on her that happened on the trip back home from Columbus.
First off, I decided to pull out all the flatcars and get the beds of them completed. Here's all the ones I was able to get done so far:
While those were drying, I pulled out the OB-3 train and assembled the engine and tender since I had already assembled both armored railcars that go with this train:
This is what was in the model box for this train. It is still not complete as it is supposed to have a couple flatcars on the front and back:
Later on, I pulled out all the flatcars and tried to get them all assembled to the P/E stage. I got about half of them done, due to extensive ejector pin marks that needed filling; and some missing parts that were most likely left at home. Here's as far as I got:
Next, I decided to start assembling a couple of the payloads for two of these flatcars. One flatcar is carrying an artillery piece and a truck that mounts a quad Maxim in the truck bed. I started on that truck and got as far as the chassis before I needed to move on:
After that, I started the second payload: a BT-5 light tank. I assembled the turret and hull first:
Next I added the roadwheels to be sure the suspension was sitting right:
This one will be finished with the tracks sitting on top of the fenders like the Russians did when transporting these tanks by rail. Here is how it will look:
Now these two trains are starting to take shape. The first one; the OB-3, will have the two short flatcars on the front and back of it. Only one is shown here as the other short flatcar wasn't completed yet:
The second train, the "Fascism Fighter", will have the long flatcar carrying the artillery piece and truck in the very front; followed by a long flatcar with an "AA tower". In back, it will have another long flatcar with an "AA tower". I'll possibly tack the flatcar with the BT-5 at the end of this train. Here it is with two of the long flatcars that will have the "AA towers" on them:
Finally, after all that, I decided to start a simple model; this one is for a campaign. I pulled out my Trumpeter 1/72 scale T-54B tank. First I added all the roadwheels and other detail parts to the lower hull; and then I glued the tracks together:
Next I added all the bits and bobs to the upper hull:
Finally, I finished up with assembling the turret:
Now, after 25 minutes of assembly, this tank is ready for paint:
I should be able to shoot something on this during this week.
In closing; as I mentioned, I brought my Dora Railgun in to fix whatever damage may have happened during the trip home. Since coming home from the Nationals in Columbus; I had not taken the time to open my box containing Dora until now. I didn't want to open it at home where I had no space to pull her out to repair anything that had broken, so I waited until I could get to a Hobby Day where I had a whole 4' x 8' table to work on. I'm glad I waited. What I found was heartbreaking:
A third of the railings were broken and the barrel was completely broken off along with the breech block. Three of her roadwheel cars were detached and a small platform had broken off.
The good news is that besides the interior railings that I could not access easily, if at all; everything else was eminently repairable, especially since I had all the pieces intact in the box. Dora has been rebuilt and is ready for fire missions again. You can see her in my "The Duke Completes Five More Armor" Thread. I posted a couple of comparison pics with her sitting next to her American cousin Annie. Feel free to check them out.
Okay, that's all I have for now. This coming week I may be too busy to get much done but I'll keep you posted once I do have some progress to show. Meanwhile, thanks for looking in, comments are welcome.
First off, I decided to pull out all the flatcars and get the beds of them completed. Here's all the ones I was able to get done so far:
While those were drying, I pulled out the OB-3 train and assembled the engine and tender since I had already assembled both armored railcars that go with this train:
This is what was in the model box for this train. It is still not complete as it is supposed to have a couple flatcars on the front and back:
Later on, I pulled out all the flatcars and tried to get them all assembled to the P/E stage. I got about half of them done, due to extensive ejector pin marks that needed filling; and some missing parts that were most likely left at home. Here's as far as I got:
Next, I decided to start assembling a couple of the payloads for two of these flatcars. One flatcar is carrying an artillery piece and a truck that mounts a quad Maxim in the truck bed. I started on that truck and got as far as the chassis before I needed to move on:
After that, I started the second payload: a BT-5 light tank. I assembled the turret and hull first:
Next I added the roadwheels to be sure the suspension was sitting right:
This one will be finished with the tracks sitting on top of the fenders like the Russians did when transporting these tanks by rail. Here is how it will look:
Now these two trains are starting to take shape. The first one; the OB-3, will have the two short flatcars on the front and back of it. Only one is shown here as the other short flatcar wasn't completed yet:
The second train, the "Fascism Fighter", will have the long flatcar carrying the artillery piece and truck in the very front; followed by a long flatcar with an "AA tower". In back, it will have another long flatcar with an "AA tower". I'll possibly tack the flatcar with the BT-5 at the end of this train. Here it is with two of the long flatcars that will have the "AA towers" on them:
Finally, after all that, I decided to start a simple model; this one is for a campaign. I pulled out my Trumpeter 1/72 scale T-54B tank. First I added all the roadwheels and other detail parts to the lower hull; and then I glued the tracks together:
Next I added all the bits and bobs to the upper hull:
Finally, I finished up with assembling the turret:
Now, after 25 minutes of assembly, this tank is ready for paint:
I should be able to shoot something on this during this week.
In closing; as I mentioned, I brought my Dora Railgun in to fix whatever damage may have happened during the trip home. Since coming home from the Nationals in Columbus; I had not taken the time to open my box containing Dora until now. I didn't want to open it at home where I had no space to pull her out to repair anything that had broken, so I waited until I could get to a Hobby Day where I had a whole 4' x 8' table to work on. I'm glad I waited. What I found was heartbreaking:
A third of the railings were broken and the barrel was completely broken off along with the breech block. Three of her roadwheel cars were detached and a small platform had broken off.
The good news is that besides the interior railings that I could not access easily, if at all; everything else was eminently repairable, especially since I had all the pieces intact in the box. Dora has been rebuilt and is ready for fire missions again. You can see her in my "The Duke Completes Five More Armor" Thread. I posted a couple of comparison pics with her sitting next to her American cousin Annie. Feel free to check them out.
Okay, that's all I have for now. This coming week I may be too busy to get much done but I'll keep you posted once I do have some progress to show. Meanwhile, thanks for looking in, comments are welcome.
ausf
Master at Arms
It's relatively easy. My main focus in RC is armor, but the principles are all the same.
I grew up watching huge RC boats operated every Sunday at a local park. Amazing detailed ships of all shapes and sizes. Couldn't even think about affording things like that back then, but these days RC is incredibly inexpensive. The only issue with boats is to keep the water out. You can get ready made stuffing boxes, props and shafts, water cooled motors, etc. but I just adapt what I have on hand, most K&S brass.copper and steel stock.
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
It was. Fortunately, it looked worse than it was and she got repaired fairly quickly.
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Thanks Chuck! That means a lot to me coming from a Master like you.
...fantastic Duke!...love all of them :frantic
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Thanks Luiz! I'm hoping to start on the SCUDs soon.
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
Been building a dashboard today :frantic
Trying to decide to move fuel tanks on this M3
Trying to decide to move fuel tanks on this M3
Tankbuilder
Active member
M3?
light tank HONEY?
Light tank STUART?
Medium tank LEE?
Medium tank GRANT?
Scout car?
Halftrack?
At least we know it's not the M3 submachinegun since that didn't hasve fuel tanks. VBEG LOL ;<)
Cheers from Pweter
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Okay, after having gotten a few more models I've decided it was time to get a move on and clear the bench to make room for them. I hadn't quite finished anything yet, but at least I'm a lot closer now.
To start with, I managed to get all the bits and bobs installed in the Be-6 Madge's interior. Now all I need to do is complete the bulkheads and get them glued in place; then I can start painting this before I close it up inside the fuselage:
It doesn't look like much, but there's at least four dozen little parts on that long deck.
After all that, I wanted to work with big pieces. I assembled the two main wings; sans flaps and engines so far:
Next I moved on to my USS New York. I assembled the upper hull to the lower hull; then added the stern plate. I opted to have the rear doors closed since this had no interior compartment to put inside:
Finally, after all that, the trains were calling me again; in particular, the flatcars. First off, I finished the second short flatcar so that I had both of them done and ready for P/E:
And here's a shot of the two of them side-by-side so you can see I did actually build two:
Next, since I had three long flatcars completed to the P/E stage, it was time to finish the rest of them. I did finish up two more, to make this five finished flatcars. Here's the first one:
And the second one:
I wanted to finish all six of these, but I couldn't find the sixth one. All it needs are the upper sidewalls and end pieces too. Oh well, here are the five of them all side-by-side so you can see them all:
Next, I decided that the truck chassis for the one flatcar needed to have the upper part completed so that I could finish the truck. I assembled most of the cab; only leaving the rest off until I can paint the interior of the cab and add the windows:
Next I built the bed of the truck:
Here's what I built all dry-fit together to see how it will look:
Finally, here's a shot of all the flatcars I got to the P/E stage:
Yeah, now it's time for adding the P/E to all these train cars and engines. That will take several days; I'll probably wait until Hobby Day to do this. Meanwhile, I can continue to build the truck, gun and tank for two of these flatcars.
After all of that, I needed a break from railroading. I finally started something I've been wanting to start for a while.
Here are the completed chassis of my two SCUD B missile launchers. One will be Russian, the other Iraqi:
Okay, that's all for now. I still have a little time today so I'll be working on some more stuff to post next week. Stay tuned! Thanks for looking in, comments are welcome.
To start with, I managed to get all the bits and bobs installed in the Be-6 Madge's interior. Now all I need to do is complete the bulkheads and get them glued in place; then I can start painting this before I close it up inside the fuselage:
It doesn't look like much, but there's at least four dozen little parts on that long deck.
After all that, I wanted to work with big pieces. I assembled the two main wings; sans flaps and engines so far:
Next I moved on to my USS New York. I assembled the upper hull to the lower hull; then added the stern plate. I opted to have the rear doors closed since this had no interior compartment to put inside:
Finally, after all that, the trains were calling me again; in particular, the flatcars. First off, I finished the second short flatcar so that I had both of them done and ready for P/E:
And here's a shot of the two of them side-by-side so you can see I did actually build two:
Next, since I had three long flatcars completed to the P/E stage, it was time to finish the rest of them. I did finish up two more, to make this five finished flatcars. Here's the first one:
And the second one:
I wanted to finish all six of these, but I couldn't find the sixth one. All it needs are the upper sidewalls and end pieces too. Oh well, here are the five of them all side-by-side so you can see them all:
Next, I decided that the truck chassis for the one flatcar needed to have the upper part completed so that I could finish the truck. I assembled most of the cab; only leaving the rest off until I can paint the interior of the cab and add the windows:
Next I built the bed of the truck:
Here's what I built all dry-fit together to see how it will look:
Finally, here's a shot of all the flatcars I got to the P/E stage:
Yeah, now it's time for adding the P/E to all these train cars and engines. That will take several days; I'll probably wait until Hobby Day to do this. Meanwhile, I can continue to build the truck, gun and tank for two of these flatcars.
After all of that, I needed a break from railroading. I finally started something I've been wanting to start for a while.
Here are the completed chassis of my two SCUD B missile launchers. One will be Russian, the other Iraqi:
Okay, that's all for now. I still have a little time today so I'll be working on some more stuff to post next week. Stay tuned! Thanks for looking in, comments are welcome.
