SODAK Update

Paul good idea to go with three hatches, from what I have seen three works better than two.

 

I have been viewing pictures of Eric Broderick's Alabama on the old Pittelli site. He went with 5 hatches. I like the pics but not the size of the hatches he used.

 

The Sodak had the deck sanded this evening. I have now placed the deck plans onto of the ship so I can plan my deck cuts.

 

Way to go CAPTAIN. Good progress.. keep it up man keep it up.

 

4 hatches

 

In thougt of 4 but I want easy hand access to areas of the boat. So that's whi there will be 3 larger hatches.

 

Get your self some good pizza

 

When are you heading to Steve's?

 

I might drop over before you go to Steve's for a quick look at the ss

 

Thanks admiral

 

Well I started the cutting the hatches today. I am going with 4 hatches. One for the rudder gear, stern tripples, superstructure and forward sidemounts. The first two have been cut. The other two will be cut tommorow.

 

Sort of a downside to the build today. I dropped a set screw to some graupner universals and can not find it.

 

Hi, These set-screws are standard sizes (I think). At the Hobby Shop, down in the airplane section there are various size brass collars with set screws. A package is usually just a couple of dollars -- check those out -- the set screws might fit.

 

Thanks Rob. I will check Maritime Hobbies on the weekend.

 

Here are some pics of the progress so far.

 

Absolutly phenomenal

 

Looks great Craig. Excellent work. What is the Tower and funnel made from? STAR DESTROYER MATERIAL ?

 

I think in 0 deck I will insert some foam matting to keeo it light but to add some strength

 

Well here is the deck hatches that have been cut on the hsip.

 

Here is another view of the cuts