EricMA
Ensign
Posts:128
 | | 02 Feb 2008 09:20 PM | | Hello
I just received my plans for a fletcher class destroyer in 1/96th scale. Now I have a few questions.
1. Is the size of the destroyer I'm building going to be the same as the size in the plans since the plans are in the same scale as I'm building?
2. I've decided to try and build my own hull instead of buying one. What is the best material to use for the frame work and where can I get it?
3. I fould the plans confusing when it comes to the sheet with the hull lines. I can't figure out how to read them. How do you figure out what the size and shape of each section to make a templet from?
| | | |
|
Gascan
Veteran
Commander
Posts:776
| | 03 Feb 2008 12:13 AM | | 1) Yes, since they are in the same scale the plans are the same size as the model you will be building. I would recommend checking to see that the length and width are within 5% of the historical dimensions.
2) I like aircraft plywood. The thickness of the wood depends on your rib spacing. I often use 3/8" ribs and keel, 1/4" subdeck, and 1/8" deck. This may not be best for your application, so take a look at the rules and the ribs you are given and talk with local members. You should be able to get this at the hobby store.
3) Often, the rib sections are shown so that one side of the ribs are for the forward half of the ship and the other side is the back half. In the rib sections of the Jean Bart (provided by Tugboat) you can see this as well. In the case of the Jean Bart, the forward ribs are on the right half, and the after ribs are on the left. To make a template of a rib, you simply mirror it over the center line.
http://www.rcnavalcombat.com/rcnavalcombat/FileManager/ViewFile.aspx?id=695 | | | |
|
EricMA
Ensign
Posts:128
| | 03 Feb 2008 07:31 PM | | Kewl Thank you. that helps a lot. Now I just have to find someone local and find out the rules and requirements.
| | | |
|
Powder Monkey
Veteran
Rear Admiral (RDML)
Posts:1467
| | 18 Mar 2008 12:21 PM | | hey Eric how you makeing out ? | | IRCWCC Fast Guns New England Task Force, http://netfrc.com USS Massachusetts BB 59 South Dakota Class Battleship Awards
2008:
Nothing But Wet, and it sure was fun 2009:
Best of scale War Ship
Ball Buster award So do or do not. There is no try | |
|
EricMA
Ensign
Posts:128
| | 18 Mar 2008 09:07 PM | | Hey
I have a set of prints and some of the material. I am waiting on another set of prints that are better. I haven't had time to email you sorry. things got real crazy at work and then I just had a hernia operation this past friday. I still want to get with you so you can show me how to start building the hull. | | | |
|
Powder Monkey
Veteran
Rear Admiral (RDML)
Posts:1467
| | 18 Mar 2008 09:13 PM | | np what scale you end up going with ?
| | IRCWCC Fast Guns New England Task Force, http://netfrc.com USS Massachusetts BB 59 South Dakota Class Battleship Awards
2008:
Nothing But Wet, and it sure was fun 2009:
Best of scale War Ship
Ball Buster award So do or do not. There is no try | |
|
Powder Monkey
Veteran
Rear Admiral (RDML)
Posts:1467
| | 18 Mar 2008 09:14 PM | | and ship
| | IRCWCC Fast Guns New England Task Force, http://netfrc.com USS Massachusetts BB 59 South Dakota Class Battleship Awards
2008:
Nothing But Wet, and it sure was fun 2009:
Best of scale War Ship
Ball Buster award So do or do not. There is no try | |
|
Powder Monkey
Veteran
Rear Admiral (RDML)
Posts:1467
| | 18 Mar 2008 09:15 PM | | if not 1/144 will need rules | | IRCWCC Fast Guns New England Task Force, http://netfrc.com USS Massachusetts BB 59 South Dakota Class Battleship Awards
2008:
Nothing But Wet, and it sure was fun 2009:
Best of scale War Ship
Ball Buster award So do or do not. There is no try | |
|
EricMA
Ensign
Posts:128
| | 19 Mar 2008 05:20 AM | | Going with a Fletcher class Destroyer and a Des Moines Class Cruiser in 1/96. Waiting for the plans for the Cruiser. The plans are hard to read for the destroyer for the shape of the Hull. Not sure how to make the templet for the hull but I have the stuff to start it.
| | | |
|
Powder Monkey
Veteran
Rear Admiral (RDML)
Posts:1467
| | 23 Mar 2008 09:33 PM | | let me know whene 144 is in | | IRCWCC Fast Guns New England Task Force, http://netfrc.com USS Massachusetts BB 59 South Dakota Class Battleship Awards
2008:
Nothing But Wet, and it sure was fun 2009:
Best of scale War Ship
Ball Buster award So do or do not. There is no try | |
|
Powder Monkey
Veteran
Rear Admiral (RDML)
Posts:1467
| | 06 May 2008 03:40 AM | | Eric u still alive ? | | IRCWCC Fast Guns New England Task Force, http://netfrc.com USS Massachusetts BB 59 South Dakota Class Battleship Awards
2008:
Nothing But Wet, and it sure was fun 2009:
Best of scale War Ship
Ball Buster award So do or do not. There is no try | |
|
EricMA
Ensign
Posts:128
| | 06 May 2008 04:17 AM | | LoL Ya very busy week with three kids out of school for a week. all three were sick. One had Pneumonia and the other two had a stomach bug. A new R/C shop opened up up the road from my house. Has some of the stuff I need. | | | |
|