New convoy ship for Nats

Discussion in 'Warship Builds' started by djranier, Jun 23, 2018.

  1. djranier

    djranier Well-Known Member

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    Building a convoy ship for Nats, using the laser to cut out the bottom hull plates, so far this is less than 3 hours of work, using one of the kit hulls, which I have modified. Will have to see if its ready in time.

    Hull bottom construction.jpg
     
  2. djranier

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    Time to quit for the day, took these pictures at 5 pm, now 10 pm. Hull is fully shaped, applied some wood filler to fill in the holes. Will sand tomorrow, and glass the bottom.

    Needs a little more sanding to shape.

    Hull upsidedown.jpg

    Top view. Will clean out some of the excess balsa before I glass the insides.

    Hull rightside up.jpg
     
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  3. Bob Pottle

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    What's the ship?
     
  4. djranier

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    Did not get much done today, was at Rick's building BC parts. Came home and finished prepping the hull for glassing. Will do later this evening, and fixing the Transporter launching vehicle.


    Hull bottom rear.
    Convoy bottom rear.jpg

    Hull bottom bow.

    Convoy bottom forward.jpg

    Starting to look like a boat.
     
  5. djranier

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    It was one of the laser cut kits from the fellow that sells them. Bought it 4 or 5 years ago? Just been sitting around, I don't remember what the name is? I got another one still in the box, never opened it, I don't even remember what it was I bought, its not marked. I may bring it to Nats to donate, so they can give it away as a surprise gift.
     
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  6. NickMyers

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    Looks like the Bogue by Mark Jenks (@rcengr )
     
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  7. djranier

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    I think that's what it is. But I have cut up the bow, and lowered it so its flush decked now.