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01-30-2015, 01:23 PM | #21 |
Joe Fleet
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Massachusetts
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Here is my (crude but effective) deck layout , updated with proposed elevator mod . Some folks could have that done very nicely on a fancy computer program. For me, old school for now . This view shows where I intend to use the leftover deck pieces after I cut the added ones to fit
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01-30-2015, 01:27 PM | #22 |
Joe Fleet
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 74
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View with clean landing area ,
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01-30-2015, 04:52 PM | #23 |
Battlegroup C.O.
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Connecticut
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Hey thanks. That will be extremely helpful in designing a working elevator. I will check out the video as soon as I can. The cylinder/sheave configuration is what I was imagining the ships actually had/have. I was picturing it to be similar in function to the ram tensioners on RAS/FAS stations on UNREP ships, only in the horizontal. I remember this well from when I worked as asst cargo engineer on the USNS supply and other MSC types . I have not been able to watch the video yet but one question is the cable(s) @ the elevator platform. In the drawing it looks like a single cable on each side presumably. Is this the case? I mentioned before , Lego Technic parts (sheaves,shafts, bushings, etc) should work well for the mechanics in designing a working Flagg elevator. I plan on using (4) original Flagg elevator platforms. Removing 1/3 section from the inside of each will provide sufficient clearance for the skystriker (wings retracted). both nose out and tail out . Rigging the aircraft for gear down and wings in , is another project . There seems to be a few ways to do it. Some I like better than others
One cable for each side of the platform, but rigged as an 8-part. Four sheaves as I remember at top and bottom. You could get away with one sheave on either side making it a 2-part and you'd be fine. 8-part may be overkill. |
01-30-2015, 08:02 PM | #24 |
I just want foam gliders.
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I felt the same and took care of it. He's now got his own dedicated thread here to continue showing his progress. Looking good!
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01-30-2015, 11:27 PM | #25 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: MA
Posts: 953
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Glad to see this. Huge fan of this build.
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01-31-2015, 06:16 AM | #26 |
Happy 50th G.I.Joe!
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Do check out these videos. In a nutshell, 3D scanners and 3D printers, are getting cheaper. Hopefully this will help make custom Flagg parts (just like what your making) more available for sale via Hasbro-Shapeways SuperFanArt. So far, its mostly My Little Pony fan-made customs being sold at at SuperFanArt as seen here... Last edited by Tuskegee Joe; 01-31-2015 at 07:52 AM.. |
02-01-2015, 04:27 PM | #27 |
Joe Fleet
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 74
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The sleds were a great idea. Mainly for the rounded fantail. That's what first caught my eye. For the rest. I so wish now that I would have forked out the extra cash to buy the more expensive pro sleds $40 vs $9.99. Because they are wider , flat sided , and better quality plastic. I'm just finally done cutting, straightening , gluing , and forming the sides using sleds i showed. The work has been tedious and frustrating at times, and I haven't even begun to taly what it cost for all the extra materials required. Bought my local michael's out of 3/8 balsa Completely plus glue ,staples ,additional sleds to cut up for filling in gaps. I'm happy the way things have come together so far though, and I developed some techniques along the way. So a plus there .
Below: constructing the "boot topping" I didn't care for how the sleds curved inward at the waterline . Since I had to cut the sides off completely to widen the hull anyway I decided to square off the sides at the waterline using double layered balsa , sheet plastic (from another type of sled) and many many hot glue sticks. Last edited by SCB 125; 09-30-2015 at 12:39 AM.. |
02-04-2015, 04:48 PM | #28 |
Joe Fleet
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 74
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Finished up the waterline today and joined the two sides to form the bow. Left extra inches up forward to have enough material to form the clipper bow
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02-04-2015, 04:56 PM | #29 |
Joe Fleet
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 74
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Showing "C" and "D" sections separated
Last edited by SCB 125; 09-30-2015 at 12:41 AM.. |
02-04-2015, 05:12 PM | #30 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Iowa
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You are not messing around SCB!!! Damn, that is a big ship!
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