Modelling a ’Gay’ class
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Topic: Modelling a ’Gay’ class
Posted By: Pioneer
Subject: Modelling a ’Gay’ class
Date Posted: 02 October 2006 at 8:25pm
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Here are two shots of what is expected to be a superb model of the 'Gay' class by Ted Childs. This is a scratch built model in 1/18th scale requiring all of the fittings to be hand built - I will look forward to Posting its progress
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Posted By: Christian
Date Posted: 13 October 2006 at 6:23pm
| If only mine were as good as this. |
Posted By: robotski
Date Posted: 14 October 2006 at 9:59am
| Very nice hull work, should be a cracker, is this going to be a static display or working boat? |
Posted By: E.S.ChildsDrum1
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 5:22pm
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Hi Robotski. Yes it will most definately be a working model. It will use three seven pole motors. But I dont know if it will plane at scale speed,as it is to be remembered that although you scale the boat you cannot scale the density of the water,therefore it needs to go higher than scale speed plane so considerable more power is needed.and this makes the model heavier. E.S.C. drum33 ------------- E.S.Childs |
Posted By: E.S.ChildsDrum1
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 5:23pm
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Sorry I should have put Drum1 ------------- E.S.Childs |
Posted By: robotski
Date Posted: 15 October 2006 at 7:03pm
| Is the plan to plank the frame on the diagonal and then cross plank it the same way Mike Harrison did with his Ferocity. |
Posted By: E.S.ChildsDrum1
Date Posted: 16 October 2006 at 10:46pm
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Hi robinski. Yes, the sides are double diagonal with aircraft nylon doped on between layers, and the bottom is triple diagonal with the nylon under the last layer of planks, this is done after the sides are complete, and is the same as there full sized counterparts. The Nylon membrane forms a waterproof layer and increases the strength. Regards Ted Drum1 ------------- E.S.Childs |
Posted By: robotski
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 8:14am
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I had seen the planking done on full size craft, my father was a ship wright by trade, but I never knew they used nylon sheeting between the layers, see, you learn somthing every day. regards Mike. |
Posted By: E.S.ChildsDrum1
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 9:31am
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Hi, Robotski On the full size boats they did`nt use Nylon the material used was aircraft fabric which would be too heavy on a model so the nylon used was the light weight nylon used to cover some model aircraft. Regards Ted Drum1 ------------- E.S.Childs |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 4:56pm
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The latest shots of Mr E Childs magnificent model of HMS Gay Charger
And a close up of the Bridge under construction -The Compass really is on a working gimble and that door does open.
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Posted By: robotski
Date Posted: 17 October 2006 at 5:38pm
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That is just fantastic, Im speechless. |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 18 October 2006 at 11:47am
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Another shot of the 'Gay' Hull showing first layer of scale diagonal planking
Barrel of Mk 7 Bofor Gun in the making
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 09 December 2006 at 1:00pm
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Another few shots of the progress being made with this superb model HMS Gay Charger
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 09 December 2006 at 10:12pm
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And another
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Posted By: dgray
Date Posted: 10 December 2006 at 5:44pm
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Flipping Hell. I thought these things were built out of plywood. This looks about as hard to build as the real thing! I'm absolutely astounded because once it's painted, no one will know but the builder. Attention to detail or what!! I take my hat off to the builder..
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Posted By: angriff
Date Posted: 04 February 2007 at 7:39pm
| Wow is all I can say... really really nice |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 28 February 2007 at 3:14pm
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Another shot of the detail within the Bridge - more shots can be seen in Model Boat Mayhem
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 4:25pm
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Another 2 shots of Ted Childs' magnificent HMS Gay Charger
The last showing the installation of the centre motor. ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: tramontana
Date Posted: 18 May 2007 at 7:09pm
There is no doubt Ted is a true Craftsman it is a pity that it is going to be painted over
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 22 June 2007 at 8:12pm
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Just received these shots on the progress of Ted Childs' beautiful model
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Posted By: tramontana
Date Posted: 23 June 2007 at 12:27pm
| For once word's fail me, ok then SUPERB |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 15 August 2007 at 12:51pm
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Steady progress being made with HMS Gay Charger - superb workmanship by Ted Childs.
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 23 September 2007 at 7:23pm
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The lovely model of HMS Gay Charger gradually progressing with its first coat of paint.
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Posted By: tramontana
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 10:47am
It always seems a shame with a hand built wooden model that all the Craftsmanship in the planking of the boat and the time taken to do it is painted over
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 24 September 2007 at 11:58am
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Yes - I quite agree - I do think however that when this model is finally completed, if it is possible to view it 'in the flesh' so to speak - I'm sure the dedication to detail will show through. I still marvel at the detail in the Bridge for example (not quite captured at the 50k max for this site). ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: E.S.ChildsDrum1
Date Posted: 07 November 2007 at 8:49am
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Hi. All The Models of both HMTB Gay Charger and Proud Legionary will be on show at the International Boat Show at Warwick this Friday through till Sunday and there there are some beautifully made boats on show. Not to be missed by those who are able to get there Regards Ted drum1. ------------- E.S.Childs |
Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 07 July 2008 at 9:01am
Here is a fairly recent shot of the model HMS Gay Charger, being built by Ted Childs. She has been 'laid up' for several reasons, but work on her oncemore is now underway. Although this shot does not do her justice you can see that a lot of detail work has been done on the Mast and Radar array (the support Stanchions have yet to be fitted). I am looking forward to when she is finished and making her rounds at the modelling shows - well done Ted.
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Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 07 July 2008 at 10:02am
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Hi there,
Indeed, a superb model, be great as you say to see her on the show circuit.
Johnk
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 16 July 2008 at 6:14pm
The model of HMS Gay Charger gets her feet wet for the first time. No leaks reported (just a wet test say's Ted C)
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 7:52pm
A shot of HMS Gay Archer from a different angle. Taken on the same day as above - showing the Radar Array fitting. Well done Ted - looking forward for an up to date image
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Posted By: Pioneer
Date Posted: 21 September 2009 at 9:29am
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Latest (September 09) shots of Ted Childs model can be see at http://rn-coastalforcesveterans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=48&p=220#p220 - http://rn-coastalforcesveterans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=48&p=220#p220
Hopes to have it at the National Exhibition. ------------- Pioneer - Forum Moderator |
Posted By: johnk
Date Posted: 22 September 2009 at 9:51pm
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Hi there,
Great shots of a great model, not sure if the right place but....any news of how things are going with Gay Archer?
Johnk
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Posted By: E.S.Childs Drum1
Date Posted: 22 October 2009 at 11:32am
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Hi, All.
What I am desperate for are some figures of Naval Personnell size 1/16 as I would like some crew members on my boats, and it seems that the only figures available are lifeboat men
 Regards E.S. Childs Drum1 ( TED ) |