Long build.. Talisman 1

[Talisman]

 
I'm tired and had to read you post several times in a state of panic, i only need to do 3 more thank goodness so approx 9 hours of filling to go 

[The Long Build]

I, the other 4 are for me   , No it looks really good , some Patience there

[Talisman]

 

Seriously though i don't mind posting my drawings into the Downloads section if Eddy will allow them and people could use them.
Only problem is what format should they be saved as so they retain their shape / size and can be used by most people . Perhaps a computer whizz kid could advise?

[The Long Build]

I'm tired and had to read you post several times in a state of panic, i only need to do 3 more thank goodness so approx 9 hours of filling to go 

Just thinking about this , would it not be easier to do 2 at the same time seeing as the meatl is quite thin, that way they will be cut exactly the same ?

[Eddy Matthews]

Seriously though i don't mind posting my drawings into the Downloads section if Eddy will allow them and people could use them.
Only problem is what format should they be saved as so they retain their shape / size and can be used by most people . Perhaps a computer whizz kid could advise?

As long as the drawings aren't still in copyright we'd be very happy to have them Kim!

The best format is probably Adobe Acrobat (pdf files), as that's the easiest for most people to print. Most copy shops can handle that as well...

Regards
Eddy

[Harold H. Duncan]

Hi Kim,
Don't know what cad package you have drawn your drawings in, but you should be able to print them out as a PDF file with a bit of luck. the pdf reader is free, so anyone can then download and print out actual size without to much hassle. Jpeg's, etc are a pain.
If the PDF option is not a goer for you, then if you generated a DXF file (every cad package can do that) then email to someone who has a cad package and Adobe, who can then generate the pdf file. (I could do it for you if you wish, just pm me)
I use the PDF option at home and work all the time to send drawings to clients, so no trouble to do one extra for you.
kiwi

[Talisman]

As long as the drawings aren't still in copyright we'd be very happy to have them Kim!

The best format is probably Adobe Acrobat (pdf files), as that's the easiest for most people to print. Most copy shops can handle that as well...

Regards
Eddy

Hi All,

The drawings were based on the Waverly drawings measurements and adaptions have been made to suit use on a model does that make them my drawings and free from copyright?? ?The drawings i would up load would just be drawings for cutting purposes.

I also have the same drawing in 1:48 scale which would probably be a more popular scale.


The drawings are in DFX but no idea if i know / can canvert them to pdf. Will look into it later today.

Probably be better to hang off untill the paddles are assembled and tested before possibly  uploading duff drawings

[Eddy Matthews]

I suppose that if they have been significantly modified then they count as your work Kim - Who defines "significantly" is anyones guess!

Generally legal action is rarely if ever taken on these matters - If someone proves it's copyrighted material we would normally simply receive a request to remove them.

Eddy

[Talisman]

Hi all,

Thanks for the info Eddy. Will wait to see if the paddles work as they should before posting the drawings. I would say they have been significantly changed both in scale and appearance.

I managed to get the other rim done this eve and a very rough trial fit. They actually look as if they could work which is a very pleasant surprise.

Probably one of the most accurate pieces of work to leave my modelling desk

Comparing the Mk1 wheel against the new one makes me wonder if it was worth so much effort given they will be under the water and hidden in a paddle box.

Pics below.

[The Long Build]

Are you going to have them feathering ?

[Talisman]

Hi, yes i do plan to have them feathering . That's the bit that's worries me the most.
I'm guessing my measurements need to be accurate for that bit.
I do tend to be a measure once then bodge it together not a measure twice cut once kind of builder, so fingers firmly crossed for that part of the build....

[Talisman]

Hi all.
Today i took a break from filling and got on with some fun stuff...

First i got the servo mount and pushrod cut and fitted ... we now have steerage

then i had a play with some nichrome wire and made a small smoke unit for my King George.
Initial test look good so a bigger version will be made for talisman. Hell of a lot cheaper than the off the shelf and satisfying to know it's your own work.

[derekwarner_decoy]

mmmmmmmmmmmm PD's...... ....by the time the electronic image get's to OZ.....is this some steam kettle for a  .........

but I know the answer  ....& he is doing a good job........Derek

[Talisman]

2 back 1 forward...

Hi All.

At the moment progress has slowed as the Paddlewheels are taking a lot longer than hoped. A miscalculation of the size of the paddle boxes has involved re making them. I would like to blame this error on the lack of drawings for this part of the build but I'm afraid to say it was me that forgot to measure correctly, Doh!...

Also a recent near sinking of one of my other boats has taken up a bit of my time and involved a partial rewire

At the moment i am working on

- Fixing the motor into the hull

- Final assembly of the paddle wheels a drive system.


As soon as this work is complete i will post pics and write a 'how i did it' piece.

I will also post the drawings of the paddlewheel components to the download section when i get the wheels built and checked.

If anyone is interested i will also do a bit on the smoke generator.
Bear in mind it is not CE approved, no BS kite mark and was not tested on animals so it should be considered builder beware if you choose to build and use one.

Hope to be back shortly...
Regards.,
Kim

 

[Eddy Matthews]

I'm sure there would be interest for write-ups on all of that stuff Kim, particularly the paddlewheels as it's the one area that puts most people off building a paddler!

With the smoke generator, has anyone found a way of producing large amounts of black smoke? Now that really would look the part!

Eddy