Ship’s wheel

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4 October 2009 at 17:37 #23395
Edward Parry-Jones
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Hi,

I have been trying to get a ship’s wheel that is 10mm diameter. My first thought is to use a readu made one but this size seems a bit too small. My next thought was to buy a plastic kit that had a ship’s wheel of the correct size but haven’t a clue what to buy. My last thought is to make one, but at this scale I am unsure how to go about this.

Can anybody help me?

Regards

Edward
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4 October 2009 at 17:37 #6599
Edward Parry-Jones
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4 October 2009 at 18:45 #23396
ashley needham
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Edward, what sort of vessel is this wheel for, and what sort of material is it supposed to be representing…ie, a wooden traditional twirler, or a steel one etc etc ?

10mm is very small and a slice of something…eg bamboo, or pipe, plastic or otherwise would do with plastic spokes and such.

Ashley
4 October 2009 at 22:02 #23401
Edward Parry-Jones
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Ashley, thanks for the reply. It is for a 1/48 model of HMS Thetis, an early T class submarine (1939) which had a steering position in the conning tower. Lokking at photographs I am guessing at 10mm dia.

The photos I have seen are not very clear and I can not see the material. I guess that it is probably steel, due to the wet nature of such a boat.

Regards
Edward
5 October 2009 at 18:53 #23408
ashley needham
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I would say it would be steel.

Plastic rod (thin) might be a good choice as this could be held down in position and then brushed with plastic weld to be fixed together.

Bit tricky at that size!! i wonder if a bit of creative thinking might be applied…such as scoring the wheel into very thin clear plastic and then painting it over with grey (or whatever) and then wiping off, leaving the paint in the grooves?? A bit of matt clear varnish to remove any shine and hey presto!

Ashley
5 October 2009 at 21:40 #23419
Edward Parry-Jones
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Ashley, thanks for your thinking! Your first suggestion sound the best but, as you say, size is the thing. It will be a bit like watch-making but fortunately I have a fairly comprehensive workshop (but without the real ability!). Anyway, Iwill pluck up my courage and give it a go.

Edward
6 October 2009 at 11:34 #23430
Len Ochiltree
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Hi Edward,

you may have answered your own question when you mentioned watches, have a look for anything clockwork ( Bootfairs, Skips ) and you may find what you are looking for.

Len.
7 October 2009 at 08:45 #23446
Barry Foote
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Or you could try 10mm plastic or brass tubing. Simply cut a slice off and you have the basics done. just add the rest with rod of some type.
7 October 2009 at 09:03 #23447
Edward Parry-Jones
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Hi, 10mm is a bit big (handles stick out) but I take your point. Thanks.

Regards, Edward
28 October 2009 at 11:34 #23742
John Haynes
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I can supply a white-metal casting of this wheel at 10mm outer dia of wheel plus 2mm handle each side if this is of any use . You will find this item under JRH 86 in my on-line shop . http://www.johnrhaynes.com
28 October 2009 at 11:38 #23743
John Haynes
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If you look on my site at the Upholder sub in Portfolio you will see the type of wheel carried .
28 October 2009 at 12:48 #23746
Bob Wilson
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Hello Edward,

I only build miniatures, so a 10mm diameter wheel is enormous for me. I made this one in 20 minutes from tinned copper wire. If I had taken more care, it would have been a lot neater and I could have had twice the number of spokes if I had wanted to. The process was quite simple and I took 5 photographs showing how it is done. If anyone cares to send me their e-mail address, I can send the pictures. It is a bit laborious putting them in the album and then moving them here

Bob
28 October 2009 at 16:16 #23749
Edward Parry-Jones
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Dear Bob,

Thank you for this. I am at XXXXRegards

Edward

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Edited By Colin Bishop on 28/10/2009 17:57:22
28 October 2009 at 17:05 #23752
Bob Wilson
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I have sent the required info direct and receipt has been confirmed. Good luck with it Esward.

Bob
12 November 2009 at 17:45 #23938
Phil Winks 1
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Here’s another one cast in brass by the look.
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