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Post by swanrail on Aug 7, 2007 17:09:12 GMT 1
Here are more details of how I fitted mangets to hold down stern deck: Please note that the above method is my suggested best way. As my model had the stiffeners already fitted between frames 44 and 45, I was forced to recess the washer into the deck, as seen below. The magnet on my model is thus flush to the top of the frames. I have recommended that the stiffener is fitted about 1mm below this point so that the washer can be glued directly onto the deck surface. I found that a stronger magnetic hold can be achieved by sinking a steel nut into the top surface of the deck and held in place by a small bolt. Make sure though that all surfaces are filed down flat!!! All fittings were glued into place using Araldite for strength. For the main deck, I am expecting to fit 4 6mm x 2mm magnets each side using the same technique.
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Post by swanrail on Aug 7, 2007 22:35:01 GMT 1
I forgot to mention that under each magnet is a filler between the bottom of the magnet and part 49. This is to stop the magnet pulling the stiffener upwards when releasing. The filler is a piece of scrap wood glued in.
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Post by swanrail on Aug 12, 2007 20:38:24 GMT 1
I have now completed the fastenings for the main deck: I have decided to use 8 off the 6x2mm magnets as shown, note that I cut holes in the deck under where the superstructure will be so that I can remove the deck. When the superstructure just behind Bruno is fitted, this will act as the lift point. Checking now, the deck holds well but is still fairly easy to release, hence my wish to use the smaller magnets.
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Post by swanrail on Sept 5, 2007 23:53:52 GMT 1
There is also a large section of housing just behind Bruno which should allow ease of lifting the front end of the deck, after which the rest will become free. Hopefully my gun turrets will turn and therefore be like the real thing, relying on gravity to hold them down!!!
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Post by eric on Sept 25, 2007 16:50:19 GMT 1
Thought I would post a couple of photos with my magnets in, i've still got to finish the job, but nearly done. Quite please with the results!
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Post by david on Sept 25, 2007 22:11:41 GMT 1
Rather than lifting the deck using the barbettes etc. which might be a little risky, how about fixing a steel plate underneath the deck and then lifting the deck from above with a more powerful Eclipse type 'U' magnet applied to the deck surface when needed. These toolmakers magnets usually have a hole in the centre into which can be affixed a small drawer handle for ease of use. David.
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