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If it's of any help, the draughts in McKay's book all show almost vertical stems.
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The extension lines (the ones between the ends of a measured dimension) at the right end of the drawing are not separated from the drawing itself. That is the origin of the confusion.
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Cutter Grace 1763
druxey replied to tabycz's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
On a side note, can anyone identify the item forward of the tiller (photo above) that appears like a diagonal crest? Another oddity is the wheel almost against the bulkhead. How was it connected to the rudder? One would need to steer the wheel facing aft! Was this a later addition? -
A real milestone, Steven! Well done at sticking to it until all the oarsmen were complete. You just crossed the finish line of the marathon... or am I mixing my metaph-oars - I mean metaphors?
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Cutter Grace 1763
druxey replied to tabycz's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Craig: Your schematic sketch is about right. Open so that the tall rudderhead can pass through (which is unusual), but perhaps there is a rudder coat around to prevent water coming up or going down and a hinged lid on the aft part, like the one just above in post #12. -
Beautifully executed. I think what is bugging you is the size of the ball on the end of the anchor stock. It only needs to be large enough so that the stock won't slip through the shank. Otherwise, it looks very, very convincing.
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druxey replied to Sheerline's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
You have a great attitude! Part of the problem you have is that the hull form is a very full one with round bow. This is the most tricky shape to cover neatly, but it can be done. As you've discovered, there's lots of advice available here.- 22 replies
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druxey replied to Sheerline's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Do also read one of the planking tutorials on this site. It will help you get this planking business in perspective!- 22 replies
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I think rubber cement to fix the paper pattern to plastic should work OK without issues of water-based adhesives. Lovely trailboard work!
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Just make sure that the printout on the transparency is 100% without distortion! I used a marked stick laid along the centerline of the model to ensure that the beam spacing stayed on track.
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Cutter Grace 1763
druxey replied to tabycz's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
The triangular section would accommodate the swing of the tiller heel and contain any water that was forced pas the rudder coat below. The aft part (colored blue) I agree would be storage space with a hinged lid, perhaps. These spaces would be separated by a divider, unless you go for the fresh halibut theory! -
While the CNC results are unarguably excellent, they lack the irregularity and sharper edges of manually carved works. This, of course, is simply a personal observation and opinion. Manual carving seems, to me at least, more 'soul' in its imperfections. I suppose such idiosyncrasies could be programmed into CNC!
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Ripping Planks - what I've learned from others
druxey replied to glbarlow's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Using one's hands, although potentially dangerous, gives one a better 'feel' of how stock is feeding. I often rip two thirds the way through, then flip the board over to complete the cut so that my hands never get close to the blade. Still have all ten fingers!
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