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In lugnet.pirates, Richard Parsons writes:
> In lugnet.pirates, Ross Crawford writes:
> > In lugnet.pirates, Richard Parsons writes:
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> > > Turret and hull template: http://www.ozbricks.com/portblock/yar/009.htm
> > >
> > > I'm only now discovering the joy of snot. Cool!!
> >
> > Mmmmmmmmmm. SNOT!
Mmmmmm is right! My only question is: Is that frame to be
incorporated in the actual ship? If so, how? You did mention
that its actual width will be 2x what's in the picture--but
does that mean that the ship will be stouter (which it in fact
was) or is the slope pretty much set?
The hardest part about this building method is the obnoxious
33/16.5 degree split. If you want 22 degrees, it's back to
the pixels (or ex-low-slopes, if you're flush with those).
That turret looks excellent--my only question is, can you
"barrelize" the gun any more, or are there not enough 2x2
cylinder bricks about? Or do you just not want to (which
is OK too, like you needed *my* clearance...heh)?
> > Looking very nice! Are we to assume the use of imposter brands will be
> > reduced???
>
> Good grief no. I guess if I was bulding the HMS Indefatigable or something,
> but the Australia was built for the colonies...
Are you implying that purist LEGO warships are prone to massive
explosions? :D
> > ROSCO
> >
> > PS: I can get you plans of the hull profile for an Anzac frigate if you want
> > something to work from - send me an e-mail if you're interested.
>
> Cool! (Not for this project, but maybe for the next one...)
Yes, this one could be patterned after a splitting wedge. :)
Bow flare is REALLY hard to manage, which is why I've hung
about pre-1930 thus far.
best
LFB
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In lugnet.pirates, Lindsay Frederick Braun writes:
> In lugnet.pirates, Richard Parsons writes:
> >
> > Turret and hull template: http://www.ozbricks.com/portblock/yar/009.htm
>
> My only question is: Is that frame to be incorporated
> in the actual ship? If so, how? You did mention that
> its actual width will be 2x what's in the picture--but
> does that mean that the ship will be stouter (which it
> in fact was) or is the slope pretty much set?
The slope is best estimate for now. The x and y measurements and
proportions were taken from the overall dimensions of the ship, and a line
drawn plan and elevation that seemed to suggest that the hull was
essentially in three equi-length parts - bow, centre, stern.
http://www.warships1.com/BRbc08_Indefatigable-LD1.jpg
Always open to advice though.
The bow and stern sections seem to be very similar in shape, varying only at
the apex and not by much. The 2x thingie is just about there being a
starbord section to go with the port.
I did notice that this seems to be coming out a bit sleeker than FdG, but I
figured it was close enough for now, and that I'd modify for taste as I went
along.
The actual frame won't be part of the ship - I simply knocked it up to get a
feel for size and proportion, and scope out what would be necessary in the
way of pieces (and construction space!).
> That turret looks excellent--my only question is, can you
> "barrelize" the gun any more, or are there not enough 2x2
> cylinder bricks about? Or do you just not want to (which
> is OK too, like you needed *my* clearance...heh)?
I think my entire collection includes 6 2x2 grey rounds. Needs must when
the devil drives...
> Are you implying that purist LEGO warships are prone to massive
> explosions? :D
Only unconsciously if at all ;-)
Richard
Still baldly going...
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