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C3 freighter details needed

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  • Member since
    June 2005
C3 freighter details needed
Posted by aaronalpert on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:10 AM

I am building a large scale (1:80) C3 freighter from scratch, using plans from the smithsonian as well as reference to the Revell Hawaiin Pilot kit. The hull and basic superstructure are done.

I'm looking for accurate, detailed reference material to build the lifeboats and davits typically used on these ships during the post WWII period. At this scale the boats & davits should be reasonably detailed

thanks  for any help.

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Carmel, CA
Posted by bondoman on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:35 AM

You've certainly got the bases covered. Here's a site, it seems to be slow right now, but it has a great photo gallery. (Thanks to Fred).

http://www.usmaritimecommission.de/

Good luck!

  • Member since
    June 2005
Posted by aaronalpert on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 3:20 PM

 

thanks so much for referring me to this site - the photo gallery is terrific!

  • Member since
    December 2005
  • From: Seattle, Colorado
Posted by onyxman on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:32 AM

Try doing a Google search for "gravity davit".  You should be able to get some close up views and diagrams.

Fred

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