USS Fletcher DD-445 WiP
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Second approach to build this destroyer of the legendary class.
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Have drilled portholes and recreate theirs guards.
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Have removed everything odd.
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Fixing the bow shape. It was more bulbed.
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Have tried to print the shafts bearings with holder to handle the different angles with high precesion. Printed bearings turned out not so good as I though. Need to made it with tubes from scratch.
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To fix the centers of the tailshafts have cutted a holder.
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Dry fit.
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Dry fit.
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Dry fit.
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New mount for 5" gun.
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Spray shield
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New propellers made in 3D based on original tech scpecs: diameter of 11ft 3in (3.43m) and a pitch of 12ft 1.5in (3.7 m).
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New propellers made in 3D based on original tech scpecs: diameter of 11ft 3in (3.43m) and a pitch of 12ft 1.5in (3.7 m).
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New propellers made in 3D based on original tech scpecs: diameter of 11ft 3in (3.43m) and a pitch of 12ft 1.5in (3.7 m).
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8 30 November 2023, 12:25
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Work in progress photos.