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DuaneC

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SSN 23, FFG 47

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Harry S. Truman CVN 75
04/25/8 at 13:37:22

Well I am now working on the start of making the catwalks for the CVN now, wow what a job this will be. I used a milling machine was able to make a template out of Alluminum for the design of the catwalks.

I then had to cut many parts out of 1/16" brass square tubing to make the frames. After that is done I then for additional strength added a brass wire inside of the flat cross bar then bent it upwards for a 90 degree bend then set the upright part over that, once in the jig and the bottom brace is in place I then soldier it all together.

There will be lot more to do and it will take some time to get them all done for this large model.

Duane

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Current Models:
CVN 75, CVN 77, LSD 51
DDG 96 and 109, CGN 37
CG 11, CG 73, DD 968, DDG 993
SSN 23, CGN 40

Future
LHD 8, LPD 22, SSN 683
CG 23, CGN 25, CGN 35, CGN 9
DDG 67, DDG 68, DDG 127, DD 983, DD 997

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admiralbb62 Full Member Offline Building Warships is fun Posts: 3146 VA(WashingtonDC area)	Re: Truman Build Reply #1 - 04/25/8 at 16:00:42 Looking good Duane. Where do you find the time ??? I'll see the Truman in NC, can't wait!
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DuaneC Full Member Offline Working on DDG 993, SSN 23, FFG 47 Posts: 2886 Hudson, Fl.	Re: Truman Build Reply #2 - 04/25/8 at 16:47:35 Well it's called doing what you can do when you can do it. Duane
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DuaneC

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Re: Truman Build
Reply #3 - 04/26/8 at 18:24:03

I will be doing a lot of brass work on this model, so far the stern piece that is used for the ships crew to go onto liberty when she is anchored out is all made from brass.

All of the catwalk sections will also be made from brass as well. This will include the solid deck and grated decks for the catwalks. One of the H-beams that is locatde on the port side of the ship near the stern may also have be made in brass, I am afraid that this may get hit very often either by another model or by persons.

I also know that there will be a large part of the mast both on the Island and the mast aft of the Island that will incorperate a good part of brass work on the platforms and with the SPS-48 and SPS-49 radars. Lets don't forget all of the railings and vertical and inclined ladders. We also have all of the mesh screens that are located in the sponson as well. The safety nets braces and cross members will be made from brass and I will use what is known as Tool for the netting. Tool is a fabric that looks very much like the netting that is used for safety nets, it comes in many colors anad can be bought at most fabric locations.

Duane

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« Last Edit: 07/21/17 at 14:18:32 by DuaneC »

Current Models:
CVN 75, CVN 77, LSD 51
DDG 96 and 109, CGN 37
CG 11, CG 73, DD 968, DDG 993
SSN 23, CGN 40

Future
LHD 8, LPD 22, SSN 683
CG 23, CGN 25, CGN 35, CGN 9
DDG 67, DDG 68, DDG 127, DD 983, DD 997

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Rich Smith..in Chula Vista, CA Full Member Offline "Speak softly and carry a BIG STICK" - T.R. Posts: 581 CA	Re: Truman Build Reply #4 - 04/26/8 at 19:45:22 . Hey Duane - I'm so glad you are posting on the "Build Board". I will be looking for your tips and tricks. Your builds are great and I anticipate learning a lot from you. Rich S.
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DuaneC Full Member Offline Working on DDG 993, SSN 23, FFG 47 Posts: 2886 Hudson, Fl.	Re: Truman Build Reply #5 - 04/27/8 at 10:19:15 Well so far I have made 28 of the supports for the catwalks, only 212 more to go and make. I have found that sitting time to make these I can only last long enoungh to make 20 at a time. Duane
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DuaneC Full Member Offline Working on DDG 993, SSN 23, FFG 47 Posts: 2886 Hudson, Fl.	Re: Truman Build Reply #6 - 05/01/8 at 15:38:31 Here are some additional photo of the build showing the work located under the sponsons over hangs that are under the flight deck. The photo below is showing the Port side of the ship, and yes that is the AOE that is also being built on the right. Duane
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Rich Smith..in Chula Vista, CA Full Member Offline "Speak softly and carry a BIG STICK" - T.R. Posts: 581 CA	Re: Truman Build Reply #7 - 07/10/8 at 14:19:45 . Fantastic Duane!!! Absolutely fantastic. Rich S.
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DuaneC Full Member Offline Working on DDG 993, SSN 23, FFG 47 Posts: 2886 Hudson, Fl.	Re: Truman Build Reply #8 - 07/17/8 at 10:43:00 Ok Guys Here are some updated photos. So far this mast only weighs in at 4.5 oz. Duane
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DuaneC Full Member Offline Working on DDG 993, SSN 23, FFG 47 Posts: 2886 Hudson, Fl.	Re: Truman Build Reply #9 - 07/17/8 at 10:46:43 Here are a few shoots of the flight deck. Test fitting of the flight deck. Close up of some of the details that are in the deck. The #3 on the deck indicates a landing spot for helos to use. You can also see the details that are in the catapualts as well. Added some bracing under the bow section to help keep it strong. Duane
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emspaul Full Member Offline Who ate the strawberry`s ? Posts: 847	Re: Truman Build Reply #10 - 07/17/8 at 12:48:31 Looks great . Can`t wait to see some paint and aircraft on that bad boy. Paul http://www.homeportmodels.com/
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Steve O Full Member Offline doubleolaser.com Posts: 112 Magic Valley NM	Re: Truman Build Reply #11 - 07/17/8 at 13:30:18 Duane The mast is looking pretty awesome as well as the rest. Beautiful undertaking. Steve Owen
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DuaneC

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SSN 23, FFG 47

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Hudson, Fl.

Re: Truman Build
Reply #12 - 07/18/8 at 16:54:47

Well I got a lot done today, Spent most of the day just going around the deck edge to get a nice clean edge and to also get the sides ready for painting as well. I shoud get the sides painted at the deck edge tomorrow. I also hope to get started on painting the flight deck as well. Lots of masking to be done on the flight deck with all of those paint lines to be done. The only thing that I now have left to do on the flight deck is at the bow and that is to make the round over part. I will try to post some photos tomorrow.

Duane

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Current Models:
CVN 75, CVN 77, LSD 51
DDG 96 and 109, CGN 37
CG 11, CG 73, DD 968, DDG 993
SSN 23, CGN 40

Future
LHD 8, LPD 22, SSN 683
CG 23, CGN 25, CGN 35, CGN 9
DDG 67, DDG 68, DDG 127, DD 983, DD 997

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DuaneC Full Member Offline Working on DDG 993, SSN 23, FFG 47 Posts: 2886 Hudson, Fl.	Re: Truman Build Reply #13 - 07/29/8 at 15:37:18 Hi guys Here is a pic of the Island of what has been done so far. Duane
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DuaneC Full Member Offline Working on DDG 993, SSN 23, FFG 47 Posts: 2886 Hudson, Fl.	Re: Truman Build Reply #14 - 08/14/8 at 15:02:13 Here is a little update for all to see. I now have the SPS-48 and 49 radars now on the model and also rotating as well. The aft mst is about 80% complete. Duane
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