7/14/10

Constellation in Naples 1862 by DeSimone.
Naples 1862

USS CONSTELLATION
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.

RC Tx left stick assignment.

Wiring diagram.

Brace operation
7/22/09

Winch servo staggered placement.

Cutaway view.

Sailplan.

Details of hammock rails, waterways, fife rails, pin rails, through hull fairleads, etc.

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

Modeling Calculators Excel Spreadsheet
includs a sail area calculator.
modeling_calculators.xls

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.

Extending Launch Cart concept.
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