USS Indianapolis (IRCWCC)

Discussion in 'Warship Builds' started by Kevin P., Oct 18, 2020.

  1. Kevin P.

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    Float test done at various weights, probably aiming for around 10 lbs
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    Looks very nice!
     
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    Ribs starting, need to add some glass so I decided to do a video on reinforcing before and after cutting out the hull
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    The other side I’ll reinforce before cutting
     
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    Ribs reinforced and hull cut, I ended up with battleship ribs
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    Drivetrain next
     
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    Well, that should be pretty darn durable...
     
  6. Kevin P.

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    Picking back up 3 years later. Planning to work on the fiberglass one soon now that I’ve crossed off most things from my other ships’ punch lists from this year. She can now get triple sterns with 2.5 guns, which is a plus from the delay

    also starting a print version. Overall I’m pleased with the hull shape
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    Stuffing tubes in the weekend. 1.25” props
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    Old brown filler my dad had lying around
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    I’ve made more progress on print version, drivetrain is drawn up and main internal forms are done. will share screenshots tomorrow
     
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    Updates on the print version. Coming along well so far

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    Motor mount and rudder mount
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    Bow internals, cutout for 3.5oz bottles
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    Bow aspect
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    Drag shafts and motor mounts in
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    they stick out a bit but should be ok on a cruiser
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    Motor mounts plastic weld
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    Rudder mount in. Using 2 idler gears based on hull height
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    waterchannel boundaries
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    Also working more on pump. Made the top plate and small strainer frame
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    Waterchannel filled in
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    Bow divider for internal armor since the bow is so narrow at the waterline. Drying with boat vertical
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    Next up is deck
     
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    Ready to print the main hull (I hope!)
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    Overall
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    Hope it works out!
     
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    Got the subdeck in
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    Selling gaps from underneath
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    also print started
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