American Civil War City Class Gunboat
- Snowwolflair
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Re: American Civil War City Class Gunboat
Yes perfect. Also a lip around the opening to keep deck wash out will be necessary.
The real thing had the seaworthiness of a plank of wood.
The real thing had the seaworthiness of a plank of wood.
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Re: American Civil War City Class Gunboat
Jim,
After your video of "Miss Leningrad" testing the water; and now this, it seems you have a thing for H2O and expensive electronics! I have no doubt it'll turn out well, probably with a few "oh crap" moments in between just to keep it interesting! As my Grand Dad was fond of saying "what's the worst that could happen"? Carry on, following along with much interest!
Cheers,
Eric.
After your video of "Miss Leningrad" testing the water; and now this, it seems you have a thing for H2O and expensive electronics! I have no doubt it'll turn out well, probably with a few "oh crap" moments in between just to keep it interesting! As my Grand Dad was fond of saying "what's the worst that could happen"? Carry on, following along with much interest!
Cheers,
Eric.
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German cars, German girls, German beer, German firearms, German Shepherds, German motorcycles... Not necessarily in that order though!
UP THE IRONS!
Re: American Civil War City Class Gunboat
You know, I have been watching some cool YouTube videos of RC Type VII submarines. Hmm.....
Re: American Civil War City Class Gunboat
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My styrene sheets arrived today! 2 pieces are 24” x 48” x .040” and one 12” x 48” piece .020” thick. I covered the foam main deck with .040” styrene tonight. Be careful when using new #11 blades. Do not drink before using sharp objects!
I’m trying to decide whether to sheath the hull with styrene sheet or use fiberglass cloth and resin to cover it. Any boat people here with recommendations?
Slow going but I thought I would post my progress such as it is. Lots of filing and blending and shaping to do on the hull of course.
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My styrene sheets arrived today! 2 pieces are 24” x 48” x .040” and one 12” x 48” piece .020” thick. I covered the foam main deck with .040” styrene tonight. Be careful when using new #11 blades. Do not drink before using sharp objects!
I’m trying to decide whether to sheath the hull with styrene sheet or use fiberglass cloth and resin to cover it. Any boat people here with recommendations?
Slow going but I thought I would post my progress such as it is. Lots of filing and blending and shaping to do on the hull of course.
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Re: American Civil War City Class Gunboat
Jimster!
Great progress, Doc! It's definitely your model now that you've shed blood for it! ;o) Following along!
regards,
Painless
Great progress, Doc! It's definitely your model now that you've shed blood for it! ;o) Following along!
regards,
Painless
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Re: American Civil War City Class Gunboat
I,d say fiberglass. Easier to work, easier to fix and if it is what most people use, there must be a reason...
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Re: American Civil War City Class Gunboat
To reinforce EPS / EPX or Roofmate poystyrene foam, use polyester or epoxy resin? preferably use a special Plyester, otherwise the foam part will melt. It is also possible to use a fine glass cloth, or paper towel to reinforce, but then sand and apply a coating to have a smooth surface. do I allow him to intervene? it is as a former Naval model maker, has already done this kind of thing, and if I can help
Re: American Civil War City Class Gunboat
Okay. I just ordered some 2 ounce fiberglass cloth. I already have Polycrylic and also some two part foam compatible resin. YouTube videos makes it look like a pretty straightforward job. I’ll finish the sanding and final hull shaping while I wait for the fiberglass cloth. Thanks guys!
Re: American Civil War City Class Gunboat
This is the usual blood toll a model demands...
I regularly injure myself while building models
But I still have all of my ten fingers.
I regularly injure myself while building models
But I still have all of my ten fingers.
Re: American Civil War City Class Gunboat
All good models require a blood sacrifice at some point in the process...