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Chuck, are kits still available? While I wait for a wood source for my Triton cross I was thinking of this one.
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Made a trip to my printer today. I wanted to get the plans printed on their equipment because it would give me a chance to look at the scale I wanted. WOW is about all I can say about 1:24.... I had the 1st frame printed in three scales, 1:48, 1:32, and 1:24. After seeing the size, I have decided on 1:32 Now that I have the scale picked out, time to figure out sizes and types of wood. I hope somebody out there can help me with the amounts needed..... this is going to be so fun.
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I am not sure yet on scale, but I will go a little bit larger than 1:48. My Arthritis doesnt like stuff too small. I will definitely try to make a list for the larger scale. At least in sheets. I have a good mini table saw to rip my stock. If the two sources here in the US stay closed too long, I will have to buy larger stock and invest in a drum thickness sander.
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To be sure on my scale, and on proper plan size when printed... I am not sure if the plans are metric or standard, The plans for the Triton are 1:48, so.... On each sheet, The distance between any given number on the "scale in feet" diagram on each frame sheet should relate to the actual scale of model. IE... If 1:48, the distance between #1 and #2 should be 1/4" ? If true then scales are as follows? 1:48 - 1/4" between numbers 1:32 - 3/8" between numbers 1:24 - 1/2" between numbers correct?
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Now to decide on scale. I wanted to go larger as my hands would feel better, but 1:24 is large... Maybe 1:32? not too sure yet.
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Thanks kind sir...
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Just a little guidance needed on files before I print most. I printed two Frame sheets. I used no "fit to sheet" option and 100%. Two sections are different scale. I am assuming that the 0DoubleFrame64, selected above, is WHAT? it definitely is not the same scale as the 0DoubleFrameComponent481, of which I think is 1:48 scale at 100% The KeelParts481 is the same scale as the 2nd file. So where did this 0DoubleFrame64 come from? and what is it used for?
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Headed to my favorite blueprint shop today. Will make a build board this weekend. Any suggestions for which style or type?
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Thanks Chad. I have a very nice dewalt scroll saw and decent sander. I also use my drill press with a small drum sander attachment for inside curves... I just cant find any sources for pre cut wood right now. They are all closed.
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@Pete38 You live about one hour from me. BTW I can not see any of your photos on your cross section build.
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Ok, I am a new builder so this has confused me a little. I plan on building the cross section at 1:48 wich I presume is what the drawings are set to. "I have downloaded them, but not looked at them yet." Which wood list should I use? I was going to order a Byren sander but will wait, so I need tl order my wood pre milled. Hopefully I can order wood today. I am sure there will be a few mistakes and do overs so a little extra never hurts. Plus if all goes well, I will use the extra on another build anyway.
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OK I was looking at a Brynes Sander, have been for some time, but I think I will get pre-milled wood for this build and get my sander later. Issue is that both Crown Timberyard and Wood Project Source are CLOSED! I hope not for long!
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Here we go.... I have finally got back in the saddle again. Although my experience in POB or POF is not much, I do have extensive experience with scratch building 1/144 scale WWI and WWII vessels for RC. I joined Chuck's Syren build years ago and loved it, but I had to eventually drop the build after a time. When I get this one completed I hope to build cross section that includes a mast section. One of my favorite builds in the past I have seen included a cross section with a couple of marines in the crows nest, firing back down into the melee. Like other new builders, I have been looking at some of the other builds and I am definitely a little intimidated! I look forward to seeing how well I can do this. Not sure, but here is a quick question, is it possible to move the cross section forward or aft to include a mast? and how would I perform that?
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Yep, Taylor, my Syren was coming along good, then life got in the way. My injury had a relapse. Three surgeries later and two moves later, I think we have things fixed. This time around I am going to work on a smaller project first. The Triton Cross Section looks like a good build to learn some techniques on.
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