6/16/2025

Constellation in Naples 1862 by DeSimone.
Naples 1862

CONSTELLATION
A Radio-Controlled 1:36 Scale Model

This page contains notes, designs, ideas, sketches, or more detailed views into some of the items going into this model.


Model Ship Builder #25 - 1983
PDF file of an article on a large RC model of the Rattlesnake that was the initial inspiration for this undertaking.

Model Ship Builder #26 - 1983
PDF file of part 2 of an article on a large RC model of the Rattlesnake.

Model Ship Builder #27 - 1984
PDF file of part the final part of an article on a large RC model of the Rattlesnake.

RC Tx left stick assignment.

Wiring diagram.

Sliding Brace Winch
10/14/14

Head'sl Sheeting System
5/24/14

Cutaway view.

Sailplan.

Hammock rail construction.

Rudder construction

Cross section showing ballast attachment.

Moldings that curve and taper will be done in multiple strips apllied side-by-side.

Pattern for stern details.

Gunports.

Gunport lids.

Iron course-yard trusses.

tops'l yard parrell.

Cross-section showing typical control line leads below through deck.

Diagram of how the yard braces function.

An animated GIF of the model sail states depending on conditions.
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