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Title: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 14 July 2018, 21:44:52
So it has begun.

The kit arrived thursday evening, and today the start was made with the cleaning of the hull and some trimming of the edges (not all are done yet). I hope to get all the trimming done tomorrow evening, if the kids and wife allow it.

I'm going to try to keep a build log over here, as detailed as possible with pictures.
Feel free to comment if you see anything "abnormal" or with any hints or tips. They are most welcome as this is my first built.

Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 16 July 2018, 21:52:55
So I have been sanding some more, and have cut out the stern and forcastle deck template out and started to sand them to fit. Took some measurements too and found out the hull is leaning outwards on the top by almost 5 mm.

Would it be best to first fit in all electronics and then the decks/beams who will pull the hull inwards, or first fit the deck templates and beams to get the hull straight and then fit all electronics on their shelves and propshaft, rudder etc.

Does anyone also can tell me if in the standard kit, there is also something supplied to connect the servo to the rudder? Or do I have to get this somewhere else. (The tiller arms are supplied, but I don't know about the connecting rod);

Also a note to Ron:
with the transmitter/receiver in the box was the manual of a different transmitter/receiver. For me it is no problem but just wanted you to know as the box was unopened and it's probably the manufacturer who made the error. The transmitter was Hi-Tec Light 4 and the manual was for the DXE5.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: rondean on 17 July 2018, 11:08:05
Hi Tjorven
 Connecting the tiller to the servo is just a length of piano wire with z bend in each end to stop is coming adrift
 will check up on all the ohter radios sets in stock, thank you for the tip off
 Regards
 Deans Marine
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: rondean on 18 July 2018, 09:05:27

Also a note to Ron:
with the transmitter/receiver in the box was the manual of a different transmitter/receiver. For me it is no problem but just wanted you to know as the box was unopened and it's probably the manufacturer who made the error. The transmitter was Hi-Tec Light 4 and the manual was for the DXE5.
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 check out the sets we have,now corrected,
 do you wish us to send you a duplicate instruction book
Ron
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 18 July 2018, 14:01:55
No it's not needed.
I have downloaded the manual from their website and don't need a paper version.
But thanks for the offer tho.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 18 July 2018, 20:21:37
I think I have found some mis-cast. For the rudder to move there is a tiller arm included, but it lacks it's holes for the rudder arm to come through, and also has no hole to fit the fastening screw. If it is meant for me to drill those, I'll have to find out how to make the threads this small.

Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 25 July 2018, 14:46:13
So after some more working on the boat, and screwing up the rudder tiller arm, I found a shop around 30 mins from my home and got what I needed to upgrade this piece of equipment.

Have it all installed with the necessary problems (1 shaft is a little bit out of line, but 5 motor mounts further on there is practically no noise anymore except the motors themselves (they do kind off whistle rather loud on low speeds)) and am working now to fit the deck templates in ply, the beams and the deck itself. However I found out that the mould is all around around 7 mm's taller then the plan (wich is for me no problem, gives me 7mm more clearance to the water and I could use the extra space around my rudder servo).

But looking at the foredeck, and that it has an incline upwards, altho the forward superstructure is flat, I was wondering if the tilt began after the deck, after the A gun mount around the water break, or like the plan, directly very slightly from where the iron deck starts (the higher part of the deck).

Also I noticed I have some 30-ish portholes missing on the mould but that's no problem. Drilling is easier then rubbing them away.


Edit: As I have been looking at a rather big bunch of photographs and other drawings and (free) plans I think the incline starts at the water break. If anyone knows for sure, please let me know.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: karlgalster on 20 August 2018, 18:49:19
Hi Tjorven
I am glad you have decided to do a build log of your HMS Cossack. I don't think you will get much response on here as the forum is very, very quite of recent years. However, I have in the past built to DM destroyers - HMS Kelly and KM Z37 so I have an interest in what you are building. You look to have made a good start.

Can I ask what motors and batteries you are using? The reason I am asking is that at this very moment I am refurbishing Z37 (actually she is now HMS Nonsuch ex Z38) as I have trouble with the deck coming away from the hull. I am also replacing the two motors which have become very corroded. The original Kondor motors were bought about 2011 and ran with 8.4volt NiMH. The replacement Kondor motors bought a week ago are not the same as my original motors and seem a lot more powerful! I will need to program my transmitter to limit the demand the throttle lever can send to the model. At present I have set the transmitter to give 50% maximum demand. Hopefully your transmitter can be adjusted if necessary?

Robin
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 20 August 2018, 19:35:27
I'm happy you are interested in my first build. I will upload some more pictures in the near future as I have finished motors, electrics rudder etc, and all support beams. Am currently trimming the decks to fit and searching for a test pond in my neighbourhood. That seems to be very big since most of them appear to be nature reservates (and thus forbidden to do anything on) or private owned. But I'll find a spot.

About your questions: I have bought 2 kondor 11 and am using the NCD-4 batteries from Deans (2 of them, 1 for each motor). I don't think I can limit my transmitter output, but I can limit my finger movement.
While testing the motors in the kids pool (barely big enough to fit it) I stopped it moving on the front, and with full throttle it pulled the back down a bit. But not too much.

What I am curious to find out tho is the turning radius before I do a real test run. I have a canal nearby, with a small spot I could sail but it is narrow. maybe 5 or 6 meters tops.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 21 August 2018, 08:26:38
Hi Tjorven – I am in the process of building HMS Cossack too so will be following your build with interest – I have installed the running gear and have the decks in place and am working on the superstructure so that I can get an idea of the amount of ballast that will be required to get her to the correct waterline. This is my first Deans Marine build and am finding it both a challenge and very rewarding – the secret is to take your time and not rush.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: karlgalster on 21 August 2018, 15:22:35
Like HMS Kelly, HMS Cossack has two screws with a central propeller. This arrangement works well with the full sized ship but due to the effect of scale on the density of water model boats with this configuration do not turn that well. With HMS Kelly I had to discard the kit rudder in favour of a much larger rudder so that the wash of the propellers could act on the rudder surface. Kelly with the kit sized rudder had a turning circle of about 5 metres >:D
Robin
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 21 August 2018, 18:47:33
@charles: you're further on then me. It's a pitty pictures on the forum are so small.

@karl: What type of rudder did you fit then? 5 meters is way to much for me also. And to what radius did you get it down to?
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: karlgalster on 22 August 2018, 19:09:40
Hi Tjorven

Rudders. I have never used the white metal rudder arms. I have either bought a rudder arm from a model shop or scratch built them from brass using the metal terminal blocks from electrical terminal strips - in UK they are called "chocolate blocks"  :). The two screws in a single termination  hold the rudder post very well and you can easily solder a small brass arm onto the top of the terminal block drilled to take the connection to the servo.

My HMS Kelly started with the standard kit rudder but was quickly replaced with a scratch built rudder of approximately the same shape but about twice the area. My present rudder is a rather ugly thing (see photos) which is even larger and rectangular in shape. Its design is meant to be similar to a "fish tail" rudder - Schilling rudder (see internet) which gives a huge boost to maneuverability. Not sure if it works on Kelly. The Kelly Schilling rudder is 6cm x 4.3cm

Even with the large rudder the turning circle is no better than 3.5 Metre diameter.

If you are very lucky some of the other Deans Marine builders on this forum who have built these destroyers may also offer their view on this subject  ???



Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 22 August 2018, 19:43:37
Hi Tjorven – see attached images showing my modification of the kit supplied rudder – this follows the drawing supplied with the kit.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 22 August 2018, 19:53:11
Hi Tjorven – a selection of images from my build attached.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 22 August 2018, 19:55:53
More build images
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 23 September 2018, 14:22:51
Yours is looking "cleaner" then mine hehe.

Anyway, since the last post I have made a (small) test run (with a "life-cord" attached to it). Found out that with the kit rudder, the turning circle at slow speed is about 2 shiplengths and at higher speeds it seemed to be more to 3 shiplengths. At this time I can live with that.

Further on I have trimmed the decks (but not glued them to the hull yet) and am working on the forward upper decks and bridge. Pictures will follow soon.

But at the moment I am having some troubles with the DC tower and the range finder since 2 items, one ofr each, appeared to be numbered the same in the kit and it's difficult to make up wich on is for the rangefinder and wich one is for the DC tower. It are the moulded bases. I think I know how it is, but then all the pieces don't fit together on the rangefinder.

Any pictures of completed ones, or how it should form up together are welcome.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 23 September 2018, 19:04:40
Hi Tjorven – hope attached image may help.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 23 September 2018, 20:59:42
So if I see it correctly you used the GREEN casting, wich has a greater diameter then the yellow one, for the DC tower. But on my green item, it has a door moulded in and some (miscasting) inside wich looks like an item to hold the range finder itself (but it's too small and slightly angled) but the yellow one has nothing like that + a curve at the bottom wich I don't find on the plans themselves.

Also the green one it's diameter is in accordance with the plastic bottom plate 53 on the sheets.

Did you use the vacforming for the DC tower? I tried mine but it is not as smooth as I want it so I'm gonna give it a try to make my own.

Another thing I have found is that some of the light alloy castings are a bit off. I got one item, signal lamp, D23, that should pop up over the bridge edge, but it is short about 1 cm.  And some numbers that don't appear in the trays, etc.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 24 September 2018, 11:17:26
Hi Tjorven – another image which my help
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 24 September 2018, 11:17:50
And one more
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 30 September 2018, 21:44:56
So, finally some long overdue pictures together with some comments.
First picture, all over with all framing and electronics wired up.
Will have to change the rudder servo for a new one soon cause with the angle testing I blew up that internals of that servo mechanically. It got jammed and wanted to turn even further so yeah, ...
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 30 September 2018, 21:55:35
So I continue with some close-ups. It's not perfect, I know I made some mistakes but it's my first build, so I'm happy with it, and have learned already a lot of things how to do better or more efficient next boat.
First one is the stern with engines and rudder. 1 shaft is a little off-centre due to me not being patient enough to remove the holding tape after putting in the epoxy. That gave some problems later on with the placement of the motors but I've managed to get it vibration free.

Second one are the receiver and controllers. I need some tidying there in the wiring before I bond the decks to the hull, but that is for way later on, when I am finished with the superstructures. In my opinion making them a close fit on each other is easier when I'm able to have the deck on it's own on a flat surface.

Third comes the battery try. A rubber band keeps them in place.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 30 September 2018, 22:03:34
First picture is the trimmed decks. Only the aft of the foredeck needs to be trimmed down to where the bulkhead is.

2nd and 3th shows the acces hole with the ridge on a tight fit to the superstructure. To make this I made the superstructure first, made all components for the ridge, and placed them in the superstructure. Then out of spare wood I made a pattern to keep all parts in place, measured it out on the deck, and then bonded the parts to the deck. Will apply the same method to the stern superstructure since it worked out very well.

Last picture shows the superstructure in place.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 30 September 2018, 22:04:52
Some pictures of the superstructure. The bridge hasn't been bonded to the other part yet. And not all parts have been assembled also.

Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 30 September 2018, 22:08:35
In the bridge there was some 0.5mm plastic that needed to be made like it was wood, so I used wood.
Out of coffee stirrers, I made some decks. In the end it looks good, and once varnished or whatever I will do to it (unsure yet how to make them waterproof) they will be bonded to the bridge once that one also has gotten it's paint job.

Took me alot of time to make these a close fit, as each stirring stick had to be cut in half in the length to appear like a reasonable size in planking. Biggest part also needed to be elevated and the curves took some carefull sanding down. Finished those today.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 30 September 2018, 22:14:12
And then I also started on some components for the bridge so I knew where to glue in the bridge dividers.
After some troubles with the bases for the rangefinder and conning tower, I've gotten the answer from Deans.
First picture is the range finder in 3 parts still. The center pivot didn't came out of the moulding high enough so I'll have to raise it. 
The vac forming for the conning tower, I couldn't get it right. So I drew up a plan and it's going to be in a lathe- and milling machine.

2nd picture shows some parts loosely fitted to give an impression on size and location and standing hights.

3th is a sideshot to give an impresson on the hight of the elevated platform.


Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 01 October 2018, 12:35:38
Hi Tjorven – making good progress with your model! looking good.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 04 October 2018, 20:51:30
I am now working on the signal platforms, and have the bottom parts ready, and tried to bend the sides but the bend is rather strong and I don't get it right without breaking the sheet. Any hints and tricks, I tried hot water but it disformes the plastic while the bend isn't really possible to be made.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 05 October 2018, 09:08:41
Hi Tjorven – I used the thinest plastic sheet (0.5mm) to form the curved sides – rolled over the barrel of a marker pen, gradually increasing pressure – see attached image.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 05 October 2018, 09:58:02
yeah, tried that too but it keeps cracking. Even when I heat the sheet up in hot water.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 05 October 2018, 11:54:02
One possibility may be to try using a section from a plastic bottle.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: rondean on 05 October 2018, 13:45:33
Hi
 Try holding a steel rule hard down edge on to the plastic and pulling the plastic  from under the rule, as you do it each time it will curl a bit try a few tine and you will have a permanent curve in the plastic as you are heating up the inside with friction.
hope it helps
ron
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 11 December 2018, 19:17:38
Been a while since I made a post, but here I go.

I am still working on the bridge superstructure. Adding the parts together and adding some detailing. Also I have the rangefinder together. The DC tower is still a project that will need 3D printing. allready made the file, just need it to be printed, but I will most likely also 3D print the crowsnest, so any close up pictures of that are more then welcome!!!.

In detail a trial fitting of the rangefinder and a close up on the internal detailing so far done to the bridge.

Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: mikearace on 12 December 2018, 22:17:54
Bridge looks nice detail.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 13 December 2018, 18:34:09
Thanks.

I've been looking to the instructions for the aft superstructure now also, and it appears that they are practically inexistant compared to the forward superstructure instructions. Wich is sad because in my opinion the aft superstructure is more complicated.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 15 December 2018, 08:43:51
Hi Tjorven – coming along very nicely!
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: rondean on 15 December 2018, 09:44:44
Hi Tjorven – coming along very nicely!
do these help
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 15 December 2018, 19:05:30
Thanks Ron, but are you sure that is the HMS Cossack kit in the pictures? Because I don't see space in the back for and a gun mount and dept charges rack.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: rondean on 16 December 2018, 09:25:43
Hi
 Apologies was thinking |Kelly from another thread, pics of Cossack stern will look up some pics for update to the instruction for the aft superstucture.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: rondean on 17 December 2018, 12:13:21
Thanks.

I've been looking to the instructions for the aft superstructure now also, and it appears that they are practically inexistant compared to the forward superstructure instructions. Wich is sad because in my opinion the aft superstructure is more complicated.


 picture from the instruction book of the assembly
 what do you need to clarify, some picture of our test build update for the aft s/str to udate the exploded views hope the helps
 Regards
 Deans Marine
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 17 December 2018, 18:04:51
Well, for the aft superstructure there is a small explanatory text with the picture. But not as complete as the text from the forward superstructure.

And for the center structure, with the AA ??pompom's?? there is not a single textline at all and there it is not really clear where the square structures go beneath the platform on top. And it is not clear to me from the plan either because there is alot of stuff around that position.

I'll do my best to inform you here with every step I take that I think could use some additional information.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: rondean on 18 December 2018, 08:56:10
Dear Sir
 do you mean this area,photo from page in the instruction book, nit sure what you need
but we will try to help
 Regards
 Deans Marine
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: rondean on 19 December 2018, 08:57:06
centre structure rebuilt and new instructions written,
 to large files to scan and add as a picture and send
 let us have yo e-mail and we will send you the new pages
 hope these pictures help
 Regards
 Deans Marine
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 20 December 2018, 18:09:37
Have sent you in pm.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 03 January 2019, 20:54:46
@Ron: am working with the sheets you mailed me, so far they look very good.

@all out here: I got a problem getting 2 pieces of brass etched railing together. I tried soldering (but I have to admit my cheap-ass soldering pen only has a large pen so that might be the issue) and tried using cyano (but that didn't worked at all).
I tried to put short pieces of the railings onto a standing post (if you understand what I mean).
Or should I overlap the railings and sand them down a little bit? I have been testing on 2 pieces of scrap, but I don't want to ruin too much of it since I have  a limitted supply.

New pictures will follow shortly.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: rondean on 04 January 2019, 08:43:41
@Ron: am working with the sheets you mailed me, so far they look very good.

@all out here: I got a problem getting 2 pieces of brass etched railing together. I tried soldering (but I have to admit my cheap-ass soldering pen only has a large pen so that might be the issue) and tried using cyano (but that didn't worked at all).
I tried to put short pieces of the railings onto a standing post (if you understand what I mean).
Or should I overlap the railings and sand them down a little bit? I have been testing on 2 pieces of scrap, but I don't want to ruin too much of it since I have  a limitted supply.

New pictures will follow shortly.


Hi
 When i want to join stanchions make the join at stanchion post, the other end the three rails, join them just behind the post with a slight overlap, the secet of a good join is CLEAN, make sure the brass at the joint is bright and clean with fine sandpaper, then tin with flux or use solder paint.
 a few pics of the rebuild I am on over Xmas break
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 04 January 2019, 15:56:36
thanks Ron, I will try this weekend again.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 22 January 2019, 18:27:25
So after a long silence, here is the work I have done since last time:

The aft superstructure is partially done, I still need to do the E-conning but for that I am looking for some more info, or manual or guide since I have nothing on that part so far. I assume it is supposed to have wooden planking as floor, but any more information is welcome.

I have also finished the platform for the quadruple vickers cannons, complete with railing.

Last I have made the aft chimney with all details. Only thing left to do is to fix the ladder between the AA platform and the platform on the chimney, once I have made the platform on which it all will sit.

Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 24 January 2019, 09:20:27
Coming along very nicely!
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: mikearace on 29 January 2019, 12:41:26
Nice work
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 13 March 2019, 20:25:19
And a further update on my boat,

last month I have been designing the guns that will go on, as the kits delivered ones are, well, moulded parts and it didn't came together all to well.

So here are some renderings, based on the Norman Ough plans and photographs founds on the internet.

Also I am looking for any info on the depth charge delivery mechanism at the stern. It's hard to believe it's not in a rack but I cannot find any specific info other then it was a small rack and I find different numbers (1 rack with 2 throwers, another website is saying 2 racks 2 throwers).

Any specific info on the rack (or maybe even a plan) would be much appreciated.


**pictures will follow shortly, as the rendering is taking some extra time**
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 17 March 2019, 20:09:02
As promised some pictures:

Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 14 April 2019, 19:26:05
So a little update, no pictures as off yet.

Been at a test-run 3 weeks ago at a local club, and it was good. Batteries ran out quickly and the steering servo broke down but all in all, it was a watertight hull and she kept floating.

Ordered a new servo and new batteries. 4500mAh lead batteries instead of 2000mAh NiMh.

Today I had a new testrun with a manouvrability contest and she handled beautifully. Didn't have to change the battery at all after 3 hours of sailing.
Also ran her at full speed. Handled like a beauty. Only had some water intake by the greasing pins on the propeller rods, so I'll have to change the lubricant I am using. I was using silicone oil but will have a test next gathering with roll bearing grease (as most of them are using that there).

On the build itself I'm currently in the cleaning of all bits and pieces. And will be doing that for some while as it are many.

I will post some pictures as soon as I can.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 27 May 2019, 21:27:28
Another update:

Fixed the decks to the hull this weekend and trimmed it all. still some gaps to fill but I mounted everything I allready have on it for a picture.

You can see also some parts in a grey primer coat.

Armament added losely are the quad pom-pom, 2x quad vickers and the qaudruple torpedo launcher. All are 3D printed. Same as the DC tower.

Still alot of work to do but I'm getting there. Next on the list are the anchor holes up front.

Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 28 May 2019, 10:44:06
Looking very nice!
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 02 June 2019, 19:53:33
Thanks.

I have a problem with fixing the masts together. The soldering isn't working and need advice/tips/... anything that can help me.

I am using a Weller WSM-1C soldering station, and standard solder tin with a resin core.
The soldering is just not bonding with the brass rods. I cleaned them, sanded them down a little bit but it just isn't bonding. Any advice is welcome.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 03 June 2019, 17:44:56
Hi Tjorven – I use a liquid flux (ALMT.com) which works very well with a proprietary solder – I use fine sandpaper to prepare the areas to be soldered – have attached some images.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 03 June 2019, 17:52:41
An image of my progress so far.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 26 June 2019, 18:55:13
So I have been doing some more soldering. Here are some pic's of the aft mast.

Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 04 July 2019, 18:14:33
@Ron Dean

Thanks for the fast delivery with the additional items I needed.
Just something with the flags. They are self-adhesive but your instruction sheet still speaks of the ones that need to be glued yourself. I was happy to see that the flag kit also includes the blocks to attach the rigging to. The ones that came with the kit were not really usefull.

Now I have all the items, all that is left to do is finish them all being cleaned, fix the masts, paint everything and put together ^^
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: john jenkinson on 05 July 2019, 00:33:09
this is my Cossack built around 10 years ago needs a re ferb but stillgo ing strong shot with my Mavic Zoom at Bridlington Model Boat Scoiety  web site http://www.bridmodelboats.co.uk/  boat on the water                        https://youtu.be/eBLqZftqLuU (https://youtu.be/eBLqZftqLuU)
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 07 January 2020, 21:32:03
So it has been WAAAAY to long since I have posted here. But I have been bussy building alot too.

I'll try to upload some pictures but appearently, I have to start back in the beginning of July.
I will do my very best to post them in chronological order and with some comments.

Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 07 January 2020, 22:05:37
Nr 1: Working on the masts in july
Nr 2: overal picture in july
Nr 3: Depth charge release track testfitting in august
Nr 4: Torpedo tupes testfitting in august
Nr 5: Working on the aft flagpole and stanchions in september
Nr 6: Idem ditto
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 07 January 2020, 22:08:38
Nr 1: quad pompom being painted in october
Nr 2: idem
Nr 3: idem
Nr 4: central hatch receiving more details in november
Nr 5: Bridge superstructure in november
Nr 6: More detail of the bridge superstructure in november
Nr 7: Cannons being painted in december
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 07 January 2020, 22:13:40
Al pictures here are made today. Outer cannons are losely fitted, inner cannons are fixed in place.

Nr 1: bow view
Nr 2: side view
Nr 3: closer view from the bow
Nr 4: view from the rear
Nr 5: close up from the aft superstructure and mast with X cannon fixed and pompom fixed
Nr 6:close up from the center with torpedo tubes and quad vickers fixed
Nr 7: close up from the bridge with B cannon fixed
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 07 January 2020, 22:18:18
Al pictures here are also made today.

Nr 1: Main mast
Nr 2: close up of main mast rigging
Nr 3: Aft mast


That's it so far. After I had taken the pictures I fixed some flags and pennants. No pictures yet since not all of the flags I made were succesfull so I am still remaking a few.

Flags that will be flown will be on main mast:

White ensign (large)
L03 and G12 (Ships number and "I am the guide, speed 12 knots" as in the instructions)

Aft mast: Club flag on one side and the abbreviation of the club in code flags (KMYCA)

Bow flag will be Belgian flag, stern flag is white ensign (small)

All flags apart from the club flag are hand-drawn on a piece of cloth. Pictures to follow shortly.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 08 January 2020, 13:43:59
All looking very good!
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 11 March 2020, 20:25:32
So, ...

she's finished. Will post 1 picture today but will as she is sitting at the club exhibition for 3 weeks, I'll try to take some more pictures next saturday for you to see.

End of the month is the first sail of the year for her.

Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 13 March 2020, 08:58:06
Very nice!
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 15 March 2020, 10:07:16
Thanks.

Due to Corona, the exhibition was cancelled so I cannot take any more pictures at this moment as the boat itself is there atm locked up...

But a small sidequestion. Does anyone here have a decent knowledge about circuit boards and electronics?
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Tjorven on 05 July 2020, 09:09:47
Here are some pictures of the club-sailing 12th of june.

Even tho not visible on the water due to the location of the pond, but there was a fairly strong wind.
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Kiyoshi Sekiguchi on 05 July 2020, 11:27:21
Hi  Tjorven;
The photos look very nice and easily understand how windy it was for sailing.
The waves seem so hard to the model ships,but the ship in the photos looks so powerful
enough to surpass such waves. :grin1:
Kiyo
Title: Re: HMS Cossack
Post by: Charles Hart on 07 July 2020, 12:27:36
Great work, looks good on the water!