Love it Rob! I'm jealous of your shop!
Love it Rob! I'm jealous of your shop!
I decided when I retired that after a lifetime of Engineering in one form or another I could not do without access to the machines i had worked with for all those years. Although it is a scaled down shop as far a sizes of equipment goes I have all the machines save a milling machine, and unfortunately no casting bay. Then I saw Norm Abraham on TV and had to add a wood working shop too. That is how it all came about Bryan.
I had only been retired for a year when my friend Chris introduced me to Wings, and the rest they say is history.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Now for my progress today. Although I was out most of the day meeting up with Gary (McDorf) and his parents for a walk in the park, a chat and a Pizza, I did manage to get the drilling and tapping on the Lasar sleeve done before I went.
Just the lock thumb screw to do tomorrow and filing a slot in the holder.
Starting the tap square in the drill press and then finishing with tap wrench in the vice.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
This morning I completed the Knurling.turning and threading of the locking screw for the tube. Just a slot to file out for the Button on the Laser to align the beam and activate the on/off pressure. Then I can start the cleaning up and assembly.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Slot cut and parts all rubbed down with wet and dry plus oil and polished.
All ready for final fine fitting and assembly.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Finally all assembled and ready for use.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Looks superb Rob! Very nice craftsmanship!
Thank you for your kind remarks Bryan and also for the Rep you have given to me. It was all really derived from Dobbs as usual!
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Here you can see it in action.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Some time ago I promised a view of the Langton gunboat when it arrived.
Here it is with a Sloop for scaling purposes. i should get onto painting it in the next few days.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Pretty cool Rob, but please pardon my apparent ignorance. What is the intent for the laser in the game?Originally Posted by Bligh
The scale looks really close Rob!Some time ago I promised a view of the Langton gunboat when it arrived.
Here it is with a Sloop for scaling purposes. i should get onto painting it in the next few days.
I have not been able to get back to my sloop and cutter for several days. We had several visits from the neighbor's goats, 24 of them! They have devastated anything we have not fenced to keep the deer out. Peppers, herb garden, blueberries, roses, etc. When they discovered the dwarf apple tree though, that was the last straw. The wife said sore finger or not, I have to finish the fence I was working on when I injured my self! So that is what I am doing, carefully!
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Twofold really. In my solo games it denotes ships which are firing at each other for the people who look at the AAR.What is the intent for the laser in the game?
In games with live protagonists it can be used to accuratelydecide who is in the arc of fire, if it is a close run thing. It is especially useful when faced with the old chestnut of is that actually a rake or not.
We use them all the time when playing Wings. I just wish I could devise one that gave the ranges as well!
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
My Algerine Galley's are now underway. Glued up the parts this afternoon.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Are these Langtons Rob? I don't recall seeing these before. Are they in the Renaissance line?
They are indeed Langton Vol. They are in the Baltic section. SR15 Galley 40 oars and the Great Lakes line also has a Galley "Washington" 20 gun.
Rob.
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The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Haha, Now I remember telling you about them when you asked where to find galleys. I guess I just didn't relate the 'Algernine' part to the Baltic galleys. I guess one galley is the same as another, just change the flag!
That makes two of us Vol. I printed out your page at the time and used it to order last week, but did not note that it was you who had given me the details . I'm getting old!
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Bligh- what reference did you post regarding ship paint designs? Thanks
Hi Aaron.
I don't recall posting anything on the paint schemes. I just looked at what was available and winged it from there.
If you like I will look out what pictures I saved and post them. Will that be of any help?
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
In reply to a query from Dobbs about the size of Langton ships I am posting this measured Galley. Incidentally, anyone an idea as to how many guns a Galley sported. I am assuming G movement and a strength of 1 for the card.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Depending on size I would say four cannon facing forward. Often quite heavy.
Thanks for the answer Jonas, and good to hear from you after a while.
These are about Sloop size. That info is very useful thanks. I am going to depl;oy them in my Algerine games.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
I'm doing a weekly commute now and have been doing for the last months.
There's no time for modeling and gaming and my activities in this area has gone down.
I'm confident I will be back more frequently in the future.
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