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Posted by: paul swainson
« on: 03 September 2013, 23:19:15 »

Well the crew has been kitted out and ready for inspection before boarding HMS Solebay for duty.   Just waiting for the paint to dry on the base of each figure so that I can bond them to the deck.   Will post photos of the crew and then when on board.  Took a while to paint each one.

Paul.

The crew before they are varnished.
Posted by: paul swainson
« on: 27 August 2013, 22:56:42 »

Thanks guys, I will compare the figures on Thursday when I finish work and see what I have to do.   I am waiting on a new 0.5 needle and jet for my airbrush, so will get to use it then if it arrives on time.
Posted by: cabin boy
« on: 27 August 2013, 16:56:15 »

HiPaul, Mine almost identical to Joe and Solebay is stable even on sharp turns. My readings as Joe from deck Stern 26, Midships 26, and bow 73. Regards Clive
Posted by: radio joe
« on: 27 August 2013, 09:55:54 »

Hi Paul,
Now you mentioned the water line I had another look at her on the water and yes I would agree with you she is quite high this would tend to make her a little unstable, I went by the plan for the boot topping and also looked at several photos of the battles and they all sat quite low in the water, so I based my boot top on them , and I was pleased with the result as she is very stable, here are the measurements you asked about I hope they help,
And no it doesn't sound daft to build a competition model, you go for it, most people could not achieve what you already have. Joe
Posted by: cabin boy
« on: 27 August 2013, 08:43:18 »

HI Paul been away so just seen flicker and the amazing sea trials, looks great well done. All the sweat, frustration all gone, worth every moment. The challenge now the success Clive
Posted by: paul swainson
« on: 26 August 2013, 10:02:50 »

Well gents thanks for all your kind words.  I am please with her but just one or two small points I noticed with her was that she was light at the stern and not fully in the water.  Also the water line is not just write, need to raise the black line a little higher (maybe Joe can give me a measurement of his at the bow midsection and stern for me to compare laying the boat on a flat table top?)  I will find some weight for the stern then try her again.

The next project I think will be the Stolaf as a short term model but I am seriously looking at doing the Aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious (87) Lusy from the period 1940 to 1950.  Deans have a Hull which could be used but is not accurate below the water line, and in some places the port holes etc.  Looking for plans just now as I want to do a semi kit this time and use it as a competition model if that sound daft I hope not.

You must look at your plug ins on your browser as the video should work OK.
Posted by: radio joe
« on: 25 August 2013, 23:15:11 »

Nice one Paul,  It looks like our Solebays performances seem to be very close, turning, lean out  etc. well done mate.  Joe.
Posted by: RHSDRAKE8
« on: 25 August 2013, 22:52:57 »

Hi Paul,
Well what can I say wonderful job you have made of that model what will you find to do next?
It really spurrs me on to want to spend more time modeling and less time working the curse of the poor!
I found the flicker site it is very good to have all the photos in one place saves trying to find them in the forum topic. one thing I could not get the video to play? do you need to sign up/in to get the play button to work?
I am currently having fun trying to get the hatch system sorted. It seems I may have a problem trying to keep the deck level with the flange under the deck to support the hatch, and I now see why Deans say leave 2mm gap at the top to the top of the hull templates, I should have read a bit more into the instructions.
Your final paint job has really made the model come to life, again well done.
Kind regards
Dave
Posted by: paul swainson
« on: 25 August 2013, 19:12:50 »

I use tracing paper laid over the drawings that deans had for the main templates.  I used 3 ply wood and used a mini wood saw/bow saw to cut out the shape and then sanded down until they slotted into the hull.  I used these instead of the plastic card ones which are in the kit.   They give the hull a ridged structure to work with.   
Posted by: paul swainson
« on: 25 August 2013, 17:23:37 »

Well gents water trails have been completed and I have put on my photo stream the video of the event.   due to the size of the film you will find it better to view there.  The link is the same as previous post.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/92998762@N02/sets/72157632709296137/
Posted by: paul swainson
« on: 19 August 2013, 20:44:09 »

LoL.  The crew will not be on board when see trails take place.   They will be under going a uniform inspection to ensure they are fit for service aboard HMS Solebay.   Must be smart, so shoes.boots black, gernal duties  blue shorts trousers and shirt, and for the engine room crew up for a smoke boiler suits.   Deck watch full whites, and officers in full whites.  So the rafts will just have to wait. (hehehe)
Posted by: radio joe
« on: 19 August 2013, 19:09:03 »

Hi Paul, Looks good in the water, I've noticed that my solebay is effected by anything more than a light breeze, probably her relatively narrow beam to her length, tends to get blown sideways when she's not underway, I don't see any Carley floats on board, you have to protect the crew you know especially on sea trials LOL.
Posted by: cabin boy
« on: 19 August 2013, 16:48:46 »

Nice one Paul, looks good in water. Good luck with sea trials. Clive
Posted by: paul swainson
« on: 19 August 2013, 16:25:39 »

I have found the turning circle of the guns very poor, so going to try the circle idea that Joe posted.   I got with my mini servos a circle disc so will put that on the guns and a larger one on the servo, see how that goes.  Once the wind comes down will video sea trials.
Posted by: paul swainson
« on: 19 August 2013, 16:19:15 »

well lads the first water test was the trusty old bath.  When I first put her in with the weight in the bow she was leaning to one side, adjusted the weight more to the centre and corrected the lean to the one side now she seems to be level.   The wind is too high at the moment so not able to take her to the local dock yard and sailer.   So did a operation test and find tuned the rudder found it cam loose from its loction in the hull floor.  So first mod to her has been carried out and plans adjusted.