Constellation in Naples 1862 by DeSimone.
A Radio-Controlled 1:36 Scale Model
This page contains notes, designs, ideas, sketches, or more detailed views into some of the items going into this model.
Model Ship Builder #25 - 1983 PDF file of an article on a large RC model of the Rattlesnake that was the initial inspiration for this undertaking. |
Model Ship Builder #26 - 1983 PDF file of part 2 of an article on a large RC model of the Rattlesnake. |
Model Ship Builder #27 - 1984 PDF file of part the final part of an article on a large RC model of the Rattlesnake. |
RC Tx left stick assignment. |
Wiring diagram. |
Sliding Brace Winch 10/14/14 |
Head'sl Sheeting System 5/24/14 |
Cutaway view. |
Sailplan. |
Hammock rail construction. |
The original plan for individual pintles and gudgeons wasn't working - it was too stiff. After more research into how other large models attach their rudders, I came up with this |
Cross section showing ballast attachment. |
Moldings that curve and taper will be done in multiple strips apllied side-by-side. |
Pattern for stern details. |
Gunports. |
Gunport lids. |
Iron course-yard trusses. |
tops'l yard parrell. |
Cross-section showing typical control line leads below through deck. |
Diagram of how the yard braces function. |
Constellation on her last cruise August 1893. image colorized and gun stripe added by me. |
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