Does anyone have have pictures (or even suggestions) on the cut outs for my konig kit? It is being set up for fast gun IRCWCC rules. I need a bit of clarification on how far the cut out should extend down the hull. As well as the belt on the hull about a 1/2 inch below the deck line. Thank you once again. Tom
If I'm reading you correct... the cutout should extend down the hull 1 inch below waterline and the belt is a 1/8 wide stringer waterline is usually measured with the boat filled to weight and floated, when you are done building, make the boat weigh the same again.
On the konig, I'm thinking the belt is the bump out (I'm thinking armor belt) that is aproximately 1/2" below the deck. This is molded into the fiberglass (a BC hull), it runs about 2/3rds the length of the hull, and would need a stringer to give form to the original shape. I was hoping that someone could suggest how long the cut out, below the belt, should be.
Put tape on it where you think the ribs and stringer should go. post the photos here and we can check it out to see if it is done the best way. it's been done alot on the site.
I just finished cutting out my Konig yesterday. I can take pics and post them here for you. I am working now so it will be later today or tomorrow. ADM STOKOMOTO
Stoko, I would appreciate that. I have the pictures of Joker's cut outs, and I have seen the taped lines on you konig, and I'm they look a bit different. Now I know that the rules for constructions allow for deviation, but I figure the more examples I see the better. Tom
Ok here are some pics of Konig after I cut it out. It is far from being finished. I need to cut out the area between the gunwale and the armoured stringer. The Port Side needs to be cut down to 1/8 in. I have to remove the tape and clean up the corners of the panels and file all excess material away. STBD BOW KONIG Midships Konig stbd quarter aft Konig stbd side view overall Konig stern underside-Konig Once I get the tape peeled off I can clean it all up and take more pics. Adm Stokomoto
good grief, did you use cutting wheels as sanding drums?? looks like it in those upper windows. I would have thought that the drilled holes would have provided a stop for the cutting wheel. no??
No not always. I used cutting wheels. Particualrly in very small areas that are smaller than your cut off disk. The corners are even harder. I just made those cuts just to make a cut. I will take care of those panels in a better fashion later. Hard to see through Goggles that are half steamed up and covered in dust..heh heh. ADM STOKOMOTO Scourge of the Northern Hemisphere STOKOMOTO SHIPYARDS IJN YAMATO IJN NAGATO IJN AOBA? DKM BISMARCK DKM TIRPITZ SMS KONIG SMS VON DER TANN DKM GRAF SPEE HMS PRINCE OF WALES USS CALIFORNIA DMB ROMA HMS WARSPITE [][][8D][][}][][B)][|)][^]
you really do have too many ships. 12 ships total? 9 battleships? 2 heavy cruisers and a battlecruiser? where's the partridge in a pear tree? What are you thinking man? what ever will you do with all of those ships?
Roma will go back to Nova Scotia to it's Captain. That leaves 11 ships. Warspite will be in Nova Scotia or NB under a new Captain in 09. That leaves 10 ships. Nagato- runner non combat- that leaves 9 ships. Tirptiz- Runner- leaves 8 ships - Bismarck- Retirement- 7 SHIPS. Aoba - not here yet. Future purchase possible... leaves 7 ships. 7 is plenty.. yup. What to do ... use them of course. Adm Stokomoto
