Shawn M Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 with rigid enough wire couldn't you leave the loose ends bent to the correct angle? It appears that there is a close enough rigid attachment point that the wire could be bent to "hang" at the correct angle as if it were attached further fore and aft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRutman Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 with rigid enough wire couldn't you leave the loose ends bent to the correct angle? It appears that there is a close enough rigid attachment point that the wire could be bent to "hang" at the correct angle as if it were attached further fore and aft. I agree with this method. I seem to recall that these were braided steel cables used as anti-mine fouling devices and they were fairly stout. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 I agree with this method. I seem to recall that these were braided steel cables used as anti-mine fouling devices and they were fairly stout. J Hi Jerry, Thnx. I've been thinking about this method. I've found some built towers using this solution and they all suffered from hanging cables, which looks pretty impotent. Take a look at this one... The other thing is that the cable needs to run through quite a few buckles which needs the cable to be flexible. I'll do some tests tonight... Thnx again. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hello Jeroen. There always is the possibility to make a "closed" diorama. I mean to shut of the to ends (left and right sides) being "stopped by the sides of the closed box. I don't know if I'm clear here.... Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 My vote would go for annealed brass. That should allow for bending around the wooden (or whatever material they are), blocks, but still maintain rigidity. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Hi Jerry, I've found some built towers using this solution and they all suffered from hanging cables, which looks pretty impotent. Take a look at this one... Cheers, Jeroen Yep, looks like they could use a serious dose of Viagra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Yep, looks like they could use a serious dose of Viagra. Hi Kev, Exactly! And I won't let this happen to my conning tower! Here's a pic of the crowded tower interior and the ropes preventing ze germans falling in the water. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Lovely work Jeroen. Awesome detail! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 The wood depiction in the conning tower looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Wolf Grant Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 It's looking really good - I almost don't want this to end as I enjoy watching the build so much.. Obant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 It's looking really good - I almost don't want this to end as I enjoy watching the build so much.. Obant. Hi Obant, You're too kind. But you're encouragement is effective! Here's a shot of the tower. I've drilled three holes in the base. One front and two aft. I inserted steel braces in these holes that will support the cables. I've studied every option, but this seems to be the best and most durable solution... I'll paint these braces matt black. Same as I will paint the front and back edges of this model. The white lines i drew in with photoshop, showing the placement of the cables. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 First rate Jeroen, I'm sure the modelling Gods are very happy with your rescue work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) First rate Jeroen, I'm sure the modelling Gods are very happy with your rescue work! Thnx! It's getting there. Right now I'm working on the smaller details and rigging. Added the lifesavers and also added some roping to them. The ropes are connected through a series of pullies and blocks. Should be able to finish the forward rigging today. Cheers, Jeroen Edited March 26, 2011 by jeroenpeters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hello Jeroen. Really nice. Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) Hello Jeroen. Really nice. Cheers, Jamme Hi Jamme, ThnX! Here's a shot of the forward rigging. I'll attach it to the forward brace after I've painted it. It's a solid construction. There were some metal links / shackles missing, so I spent some time in a women's accessory store. Ater carefully selecting this ankle bracelet, the shopkeeper asked me if it was a gift. I automaticly replied; No. Anyways; here's me chopping it up! These shackles look better than the ones supplied. Therefor I removed the railings allready finished and redid them with these. They look cute huh? Cheers, Jeroen Edited March 26, 2011 by jeroenpeters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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