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What version of the Cricut software did you use? All the DXF files I tried to import came out with strange shapes.
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Have have some of the old woven fishing line, from a fishing reel I used as a kid, its not brown, but it might take stain.
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I think it is accurate enough, the problem lies in inputting the existing pages. With the Cricut you have to scan in the pages, reprint them with alignment marks added by the Cricut software, then cut the prints, not the original pages. In addition their software uses the web browser as the drawing pallet, limiting the size of the print, to smaller than a sheet of standard paper. If I remember correctly about 8 1/2 by 6! They have released a new version of "Design Space", their software, but I have not had a chance to see if they have corrected this. So far with not being able to go from CAD to the machines format, and the limited Scan to Print function, I've been disapointed. I have about 100 HO scale high photo quality detailing building kit files, that I was planning to use this machine to cut out the parts for, but they are 8 1/2 by 11 sheets and printing them, scanning, then reprinting with the alignment marks will seriously degraded the details.
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Before you remove the sails, see if you can find a local shop that does the "Detailing" for the used car dealers. They may be able to point you towards the stuff they use to remove mold from fabric seat upholstery. It may work on the sails, in place. I don't know what that stuff may be, but I do know that my car needed this done to it, as the previous owner left a window down for a year, before I bought it. My Brother-In-Law had the mold removed before I bought it. He was selling it for one of his friends. (Yes, I knew about the mold before I bought it, it is a good car, for a good price.)
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I have a Cricut machine. The problem they both have, is that they are setup to cut image files, not CAD drawings. I have yet to be able to go from my CADs to a format that I can cut. Something simple like a building (all straight lines), can be drawn with several graphics programs, frames, decks and bulkheads, not so much so. The machine has been sitting for several months, as I've been to busy to get back to it. This fall/winter, I will try again.
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They look good! "An artist must suffer for his art." At least you seem to have done that for your model!:-)
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Great looking model!
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Condolences to you!
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question for sketchup users
thibaultron replied to hamilton's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Hope it works for you! I've been happy with the various versions for a couple decades. -
The owner of a leading airbrush company recommends NOT using alcohol!! It is what they use in there airbrush cleaners to disolve the water based paints.
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question for sketchup users
thibaultron replied to hamilton's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
For my ship CADing, I use DesignCAD, the 3D version. It is fairly cheap, and functions well. I draw out the frames in 2D, then switch to 3D to place them, then use the spline function to connect the dots. Has a learning curve, but so do all the CAD programs. -
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I have found Amati kits to be of low quality, in the past.
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I watched a show many years ago on Queen Elizabeth I. In it they mentioned that ALL portraits or paintings of her commissioned or otherwise had to follow very strict rules. There was a pattern that was distributed for her face that was a sheet of paper, with many small holes. The artist place this on the canvas and used powder to mark the hole pattern. Then he had to paint "within the lines". I assume that the body proportions had to match the face. Any painting found that did not meet the standards, or paint her beautiful, was subject to harsh punishment! The painting AND the artist's studio would be burnt! I forget what additional punishment the artist himself received. So basically we know nothing about how she really looked, at least later in life.
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As far as frapping the gun lines. Remember, it could be hours between sighting an enemy ship, and actually engaging her, so plenty of time to get ready.
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What a great family historical project! And the quality of your Uncle's work at that age!
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Western equivalent, HMS Furious Battlecruiser partially converted to carrier, then later to a full carrier. She was a weird duck too. Started out with two 18" guns one each in two turrets, one fore and one aft. Later fore turret removed, and flat top added forward. The Pilots had to manouver around the super structure to land. Later aft turret removed and aft flight deck added, but too much turbulance from super structure. Then cut down and made full carrier.
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On Ebay, you can set a Reserve Price, and the item will not sell if it is not met, then you can try additional times.
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Well, here is another way the Kathryn differs from other Skipjacks, Her bowsprit is straight! In every other Skipjack I've ever seen, the bowsprit curves down at the forward end. I wonder if that is a feature of her rebuild. Yes, straight is what the HERR plans show.
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