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Author Topic: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"  (Read 34013 times)

Offline Taifoon78

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Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« on: March 26, 2011, 08:10:56 AM »
My current shipbuilding project. Unnhistorical toy. Inspired by the 3D renderings of Will o' the Wisp
 Hull lines based on PS "Britanny". I'm just stretched it to the ratio of waterline length to width. In my project this value is 9. For "Will O'the Wisp" this value in a variety of sources 9 or 10.  "Britanny" - 7.7.
Hull - plywood frame covering papier-mache.
Current state - layout and assembly mechanisms.
« Last Edit: March 26, 2011, 08:43:32 AM by Taifoon78 »
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Offline Eddy Matthews

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2011, 08:54:20 AM »
I have to admit that the Will O'the Wisp is a very attractive looking ship! I hope you'll keep us posted on your progress?

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Offline Taifoon78

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2011, 03:30:53 AM »
Construction of hull.
Plywood frames and papier-mache shell.
The top layer of paper also simulates a sheet cladding.
« Last Edit: March 27, 2011, 03:35:28 AM by Taifoon78 »
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Offline Taifoon78

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2011, 03:44:03 AM »
RC-system donor. Made in China.
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Offline Don

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2011, 09:07:31 AM »
This is getting more and more interesting.  I can't wait to see what you post next.

Don
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Offline Taifoon78

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2011, 07:28:24 AM »
Drive system - drive belt and pulleys - from the V-ONE RRR Chassis Kit
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Offline Taifoon78

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2011, 01:42:49 AM »
Current state   :-\
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Offline PeeWee

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2011, 01:51:58 AM »
Looking good there, always nice to see your updates
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Offline Taifoon78

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2011, 07:12:34 PM »
Too slow progress.  Now I'm wiring LED lighting - navigation lights and some cabins
« Last Edit: December 12, 2011, 07:19:36 PM by Taifoon78 »
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Offline Taifoon78

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2011, 07:18:03 PM »
Device of satan - engine control system.  :crash Third variant. It can two commands - "Forward" and "Stop".
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Offline Spankbucket

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2011, 07:32:25 PM »
Hi there

Nice work on an interesting subject.

There seems to be a degree of interest in ACW blockade-runners in the group!

I've never come across papier-mache as a hull material before but it sounds a really great idea..what do you use to seal/waterproof/harden the final hull?

Cheers...Bernie
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Offline Taifoon78

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2011, 10:51:42 PM »
Hi,  :)
In this hull I use PVA glue for assembly frames and layers of shell. Than finished it with epoxy. About this technology

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http://yomi.hut1.ru/BoxVessels/index.html

and

http://www.paddleducks.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=5065.0

And also I'm read about using silicate adhesive. (http://translate.google.co.uk/translate/ and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_silicate)
It does not require finish with epoxy or another waterproof and harden material. This  glue, as I read, using also for hull of submarine models from 60's.
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Offline Taifoon78

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2012, 03:22:15 AM »
Installation of the upper deck
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Offline Taifoon78

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2012, 05:17:57 AM »
Engine and RC done. Now superstructures and masts
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Offline Spankbucket

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Re: Inspired by PS "Will O'the Wisp"
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2012, 08:16:11 PM »
Looks very nice...well done!!!

I'm interested in your 'devil' speed/direction controller design as I'm thinking of using electromechanical now in my 'Presto'. I like the mast head lights...I might go for those too.

Cheers......Bernie
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