6 Foot Long Daedalus Scratch Build Up

[MechTech]

Not that it helps any, but I have lots more pictures! I just can't post into a thread with pictures in it after the migration. I can only do fast replies for now. I'm waitng on Hurin to help me out (subtle hint). The founder of s shipbuilding site is complaining too. He asked that I send him my old and new pictures. When he gets them posted, I link to it. - MT

[Fly4victory]

Not that it helps any, but I have lots more pictures! I just can't post into a thread with pictures in it after the migration.

Is that why I can not see the images from the June 25th update?

[big F]

Yeah I think so there are a few treads with missing pictures now, Not including the older stuff where people have deleted the source from thier web servers

Edited July 12, 2007 by big F

[MilSpex]

Will we ever see the return of MechTech and this amazing project? Or has the migration messed up images and MechTech`s will to post for good?

Edited July 31, 2007 by MilSpex

[MechTech]

The flesh is willing, but the browser is week! I don't know what's going on. I think I'm getting the cold shoulder from the mods, like no help or answer. I'd hate to have to switch browsers JUST to post back here. I've got pictures too! I'm just waiting... And waiting... - MT

[isamu_dyson]

i can't wait to see the pics lol

[big F]

What browser are you using ??

[MechTech]

I'm using Internet Explorer 6.0.26. Everything else has been fine so far (except over at the Macross Mecha Manual Webpage). I haven't changed any firewall settings (Norton). I was happy until the server migration. Migration is for the birds . - MT

[Sdf-1]

Firefox is better browser though. And doesn't take long to install.

[Dante74]

Hey mods! Could ya'll try an' help this guy out? Where's hungering for some updates here.

[big F]

I had some problems with version 6 of I.E but since updating to version 7 and using Firefox no real problems, Except the Samurai Monkey forum wich wont behave in Firefox. it works fine in I.E and in Firefox Via I.E tabs. With all the addons you can get for Firefox I.E looks abit bland, even version 7 which is a direct rip of Firefox.

Try switching and see what happens.

[MechTech]

I actually just did. No crashes, but I'm having problems posting pictures still. It just says initializing when I go to upload and then it hangs there. (Let's see if this reply posts text only). - MT

[MechTech]

OK, that was weird. It would just hang on "uploading" and that was it. OK, let's do this for real.

UPDATE - 6 AUG 07 - FINALLY!!!

Here's my first test photos and the crane that was supposed to take one week and ended up being about two. The inserted drawing points out details (notes for me really) and the yellow shows the cranes I'll be building as fully functional. The big yellow one will be fun!

This jig was built to slice a printer toothed belt longways - perfect length for this project. It's not perfect, but averages 1mm wide and works, so hey.

This is the handmade cog from three pieces and gauge showing belt width.

Here's the micro motor gearhead. It's only 2.5cm long and strong, even at 1.5volts! Note the brushes on the sides and hair fine wires. The contacts rub against copper tape plated sides. The whole assembly simply rides on an "I" beam (the tubes hug it). I had more pictures, but my wife over wrote them (I just found out the hard way)!

Here's the crane from overhead. You can see the gear case at the end and the two pieces of copper contacts running out along side it. The gear case is driven off the motor via a thinly sliced piece of surgical tubing to make it run more quite as opposed to a spur gear. The whole length is basically an "I" beam piece and two "C" pieces glued on .020" plastic to reinforce it. A ball bearing sits at the pointed end (pictures are worth a thousand words).

With limited file sizes, here's a short video of it moving some. It's fully functional moving back and forth or hoisting up and down, anywhere on the length of the crane.

Here's the ribs contouring the shape of the bow. And the ribs sheeted over with .060" styrene. This was way to heavy (to be safe) so I've trimmed it out some. I've just ordered the side sheeting, .030" styrene. U.S. Plastics is cheap and awesome! http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/category....e=76&Page=1 Great prices and service! I've been busy this summer. The Fairford airshow took a big chunk of my budget (well worth it) and holiday bible school took about a week. It's been slow going, but when the styrene comes in, boom, back to work! - MT

Winch_Moving.MPG

[valkyriepm]

That's gonna look amazing! it's so good to have the updates back

Martin

[neptunesurvey]

With the crane parts, are you scratch building most of the parts or do you know of an online source for parts? I've been trying to find 1/72 scale crane parts so I can make a gantry crane of my own.

[MechTech]

Thanks Martin! It's good to be back!!!

Neptunesurvey, http://www.plastruct.com/ . Their site is a pain in that it isn't that easy to navigate, BUT, they have almost anything you can think of for model/hobby architectural building. Search in the top left hand corner. They do most of their items in train/hobby scales to. Some examples of items they make (styrene or ABS), ladders, steps, "I" beams, "C" beams, joices, tubes, all kinds of building structures and textured sheet, etc, etc. Your best bet is to find a hobby shop that has a good stock from them. That's how I found my stuff. Their catalog may be easier to look at. Download their catalog too!

My crane is made from two "C" beams either side, an "I" beam, and .020" sheet and .060" sheet. Simnple but strong enough to haul a MAC II model around (hint). The joices may be what you're looking for ( two parallel beams connected by "W's" along the length. They may even make a crane kit for what you want to do! Yep, they do all kinds of models too. Let me know how it goes; better yet, post some photos! - MT

[isamu_dyson]

what a beauty ... fantastic ..etc.....

what a work you've made !

[big F]

Lookin good MT

I so wanted to do an Airshow this year missed the Fairford Airshow again, between my not remembering and work geting in the way, I manage to miss em.

[do not disturb]

finally there some new pics up.

any chance you can get those images on the previous page up?

[MechTech]

Thanks guys! Big F, Duxford has an air show on until Oct 14th! As far as recovering photos, that's up to the mods. I've told them about it but... - MT

[MilSpex]

Woo Hoo! My favorite thread is back!

Edited August 16, 2007 by MilSpex

[Nexx2]

congratulation for your project, it's really impressive

[drifand]

Nothing like real dedication and QUALITY construction to light a fire in any Macross fan's heart. It's great to have this thread back on track!

[MechTech]

Thanks guys! I'm really humbled - really! I'm also excited because I've got a 1/2" stack of .030" styrene on my workbench in custom cut sheets so I can handle it better (the full size sheet BARELY fits on my floor! I've gotta give props to U.S. Plastics (link). They came through again quickly and with what I ordered. They even e-mailed me to verify my order because of the additional charge for the custom cutting. GREAT prices and selection!

Until our mods can restore most of the old pictures, most of them are here Model Boat Mayhem thanks to the proprietor, Martin who was following the thread too unknown to me. He e-mailed and asked what happened to our website here - small world! I'll be updating them there too now I guess.

The weather has turned from R/C flying back to building weather again, I think. Good timing! Oh yeah, I DID buy a PicooZ R/C helo. Awesome with a little mods for forward flight. It just needs a Sea Sergeant or Comanche body - but that's another project.

My apologies too for any delays in response. Our telecom cable pair went bad and they had to wire us up to a new one ( a week later) No names, but those in the UK can guess who they are. Maybe my speeds will be improve? "Talk" to you all later. - MT

[do not disturb]

nice! thanks for posting the link to the other site, i finally got to see some of the pics taht have been missing.

BTW, why is this thread not pinned? its 23 pages of awesomeness.

[MechTech]

Thank you! I'm starting to wonder if I ticked off a mod somewhere and I'm just getting the cold shoulder!? - MT

[big F]

Ha I bet you spent a bit on the help line to your cable co. All those calls routed to Umpa Lompa land and help agent who cant understand you.

Lets start a pettion make this thread a super thread or put in in the hall of greatness.

[MechTech]

By all means start a petition. That'd be great! Yes I did spend a while on line, but at least my stuff works better now!!! - MT

[Dante74]

Everybody who wants this thread to be pinned post a pic of a hot chick!

[do not disturb]

[DestroidDefender]

Edited August 23, 2007 by DestroidDefender

[dizman]

I was bored....

But yeah anyways this thread should be pinned!

[big F]

[MechTech]

Welcome to the soft porn and poultry section of Macross World (thanks Dante )

UPDATE 26 AUG 07

Here's some updated photos...

I took 132, 3mm white LEDs and sanded all the tips down (with a jig) Talk about boring...

Then I took acrylic stock and shaped strips with it on my table saw and cross cut the individual lights on the band saw. Using a jig I drilled out a 3mm hole for the LEDs to glue into. These will line the starboard side of the hanger decks.

Added A LOT more rod to strengthen up the deck areas and add on the second deck (giant cat walk).

With flooring added (rough fit, not glued). Both decks test fit.

Ribbed starboard side fitted and from a distance. The last picture is darker to bring out the ribs. Brighter "burned them out" in the photo.

The main entrance sheeted with styrene (note rounded corners in upper area). The flash brought out the white better.

Note in this drawing the starboard side interior. Now you know why and where the lighting and ribs are supposed to go.

That's it for now. Next step is to scribe the outer details to the starboard and port sides and THEN cut them to fit onto the frame. Talk to you all later. - MT

[isamu_dyson]

OMG This is madness ... this thing looks more and more terrific .