Ozdell's 1/87 scale Ro, Ro ship Coroan Sea build

[boatman]

How big will your R/C build be Tony ? THE SAME SIZE as this one if so this is only my opinion but if I was you id fit a hull joint in it an into two bits as Will was sayin on that other forum that he wished he had done that on his destroyer as he said its goin to be a job liftin the boat an he got to make up a casket to put it in an try an put it up on a roofrack if I read it propeberly but this is a crackin build an it will look great with the trains goin into it will they just go straight through or go in an then back out ?
chris

[ozdell]

How big will your R/C build be Tony ? THE SAME SIZE as this one if so this is only my opinion but if I was you id fit a hull joint in it an into two bits as Will was sayin on that other forum that he wished he had done that on his destroyer as he said its goin to be a job liftin the boat an he got to make up a casket to put it in an try an put it up on a roofrack if I read it propeberly but this is a crackin build an it will look great with the trains goin into it will they just go straight through or go in an then back out ?
chris

Hi Chris,yeah be the same size, yes be in two half's why I got interested in how you have done it with the Tiger build, could you send me some closer pics by email if you like of the two half's and how they are bolted . I plan to do the same with the cardboard build in two half's not four, Good thing is I can store the ship in two half in the bedroom cupboard, the bridge will come off will use it on the second build and yes be the same size, I will send you a pic of the props they are huge going by my friend standing in the middle of them while the ship was built.

Many thanks, I never thought I get this far, looking ad rebuilding the bow section doesn't look right made a few mistakes on the bow windows, as well.

Take care Tony

[boatman]

Hi Chris,yeah be the same size, yes be in two half's why I got interested in how you have done it with the Tiger build, could you send me some closer pics by email if you like of the two half's and how they are bolted . I plan to do the same with the cardboard build in two half's not four, Good thing is I can store the ship in two half in the bedroom cupboard, the bridge will come off will use it on the second build and yes be the same size, I will send you a pic of the props they are huge going by my friend standing in the middle of them while the ship was built.

Many thanks, I never thought I get this far, looking ad rebuilding the bow section doesn't look right made a few mistakes on the bow windows, as well.

Take care Tony

HI TONY yes i'll have a look up for some hull joint pics an info on how to do the hull joint will send email pics an info tonight as im now goin to work on tigers hanger bays as still tryin to make this all come to bits in case I get trouble on the workin hanger doors
chris

[ozdell]

HI TONY yes i'll have a look up for some hull joint pics an info on how to do the hull joint will send email pics an info tonight as im now goin to work on tigers hanger bays as still tryin to make this all come to bits in case I get trouble on the workin hanger doors
chris

Thanks Chris will keep an eye out for your email, I be sendin gyou one as well, have fun with the hanger doors, like me with my stern ramps a pain indeed.

Tony

[boatman]

AN Tony just a after thought I hope you have an upright bench drill because with out one you will not be able to drill the holes for the hull joint as these holes have to be very presise or the bolts wont line up with the holes in the hull joint
chris

[ozdell]

AN Tony just a after thought I hope you have an upright bench drill because with out one you will not be able to drill the holes for the hull joint as these holes have to be very presise or the bolts wont line up with the holes in the hull joint
chris

Hi Chris that is what I will do then buy a drill vice to fit my drill, Tony

[ozdell]

Some more update pic of the stern section build, starboard side of the ship, stern rope room windows , need to add side rope rollers below the bigger windows for the ropes will come later,

Nest week will make a start on the third and final section of the ship, can't wait too see all the hull sections joined up being a long build indeed .




Will have to put some plus on the pic to get a better view of the rope window where the crew member is hanging out of is what I want to achieve, have a lot of work still on the two stern ramps, one good thing ids I can take the ramps off to work on them, be hard once the third section is glues to the stern section .

I then be able to work on the stern ramp up to the upper deck as part of the ramp finishes in the third section .

Tony

[ozdell]

Hi Chris, I will make a jig for my dremel drill to drill pilot hole first before drilling a bigger hole.

Haven't started on the last section build will tomorrow night, will glue in place the two end bulkheads , so I can join up all the sections, the side plates on the side of the ull sections is 2 mm thick , really 3 mm thick as I glues in place to support each bulkhead 1 mm cardboard strips between each bulkhead.

How are you and your wife going, the government are starting to ease restrictions over here, some retail shops opening in time for mothers day.

Take care Tony

[boatman]

Hi Chris, I will make a jig for my dremel drill to drill pilot hole first before drilling a bigger hole.

Haven't started on the last section build will tomorrow night, will glue in place the two end bulkheads , so I can join up all the sections, the side plates on the side of the ull sections is 2 mm thick , really 3 mm thick as I glues in place to support each bulkhead 1 mm cardboard strips between each bulkhead.

How are you and your wife going, the government are starting to ease restrictions over here, some retail shops opening in time for mothers day.

Take care Tony

HI Tony I sent you an email in answer to post
chris

[ozdell]

HI Tony I sent you an email in answer to post
chris

Hi Chris could you please resend that email, did,t arrive, sometimes outlook plays up.

Many thanks Tony

[boatman]

Hi Chris could you please resend that email, did,t arrive, sometimes outlook plays up.

Many thanks Tony

HI Tony I have resent another email hope you get it
chris

[boatman]

Tony how long is the length of throw on your stern ramps ? that from upright down to flat on the ground ?
chris

[ozdell]

Tony how long is the length of throw on your stern ramps ? that from upright down to flat on the ground ?
chris

Hi Chris , yes got measurements and pics that will blow you away .

Tony

[ozdell]

The final hull section is well under way, I hope to finish end of June early July, going to look stunning joining the four sections together, I think fist started 2015 ,got onto the company that first owned the ship DSDF and they put my onto the ships captain, he has being a great help with plans and pics along the way.

Pics one and two the
main deck the end of the closed in stair case, door access is further down, haven't got any pics of talking near the side .



Pics three and four showing what I am working on the upper deck on the single ramp from main deck at the stern ramp




Final pic show the next bulkhead will start the top deck, can see a steps on the port side access to upper deck, working out very will indeed, am thinking of rebuilding the bow section not a 100 percent happy with the way one side turned out.. the bridge and crew quarters be on a separate build so I can use it for the second RC build..

Today is turning out to be a fine day so I can complete the bridge beam sides and all goes well add on the arch, need to make a jig to get the centre of the arch lined up on the rail deck for the dowel hangers to be fitted, can't wait .

Tony

[Mini Me]

Great progress and great pics also. Tip 'o the hat to the Cap'n for providing such vital information. Rick H.