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Chuck, I'd suggest reading the planking tutorials here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ and here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-framing-and-planking-articles.php There's a wealth of information in them. Some of it is repetitive but each author has a different slant. Part of planking is finding which method works best for you. Oh. and then there's the Jim Robert's book: Planking the Built-up Ship Model which to me, helps put it all together.
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Drawing with quota, exist?
mtaylor replied to Jhenrique's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Years ago when I worked for an aircraft company, they said when the weight of the documentation equals the weight of the airplane, the airplane will fly.. I'm not sure how true that is, though. :P -
Jay, I agree.. he's wrong. I was just trying to figure how why and how since it doesn't make sense.. those are obvious errors...
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Been a bit since that last update... I stripped off 5 strakes of planking at the stern and reworked it with some help in the form of advice and mentoring from Dan and Druxey. They set me straight and on the right path. I'll do a bit more sanding (still rough only for now) and then turn the hull around and to the other side. I did some templates and the shapes look pretty close so I think that side will go a bit quicker. I shouldn't have to plank, rip off the planks, sand and then replank several times... I have a dummy fashion piece held in with the blue pin to get the plank ends correct and I'll be fitting the real thing later. I'm not too worried about the plank ends being 100% squared up as there's a reasonably wide covering trim plank that will go over them. Besides, isn't it supposed to be deal with one headache at a time. I just noticed....my work area is beyond messy... sorry. Thanks for the comments, the help, and the support. Back to motoring on and making sawdust.
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That's good that that your dad got a better job, Lextin. I think you're headed out for some adventures... and sometimes these are more important than college. If you get a chance, check in from time to time and let us know how you're doing.
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Jay, The problem here may not be Marquardt but the period in time... if that makes sense. The way the ship sits now isn't the way it was built from what I'm understanding. The MS model is based on the 1929 refit. I have no idea what Marquardt based his book on but apparently there are issues that Gene B. found. I guess the question is: which problems need fixing and which can you live with based on the available information since it is conflicting information?
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Drawing with quota, exist?
mtaylor replied to Jhenrique's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
I think you're looking for true engineering detail drawings. I just don't think you'll find those. There are some plans that have details but not to the degree you're asking about. If it's an older wooden ship, the plans are basically within a few inches...more or less. They were hand drawn. It's probable that some of the newer ships do have very detailed engineering drawings but getting a copy of those will probably be difficult, if not impossible. I guess the questions we have are... what ship? what type of ship? what era? and what are you doing with the plans? CNC, kit making? 3D super detailed down to the last nut and bolt? -
That very well could be. I recall when Gene Bodnar did his huge build of her that there were questions about Marquardt's being correct on several issues. Also, I believe Jud is right. Those where the scuttles for passing the power bags up to the powder monkeys.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Nenad, Beautiful capstan. Your brain works (or worked) like mine. Big project, the details later... and then we get into trouble.- 4,151 replies
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I got my fingers crossed for you Popeye even though we all know it'll turn out well. I do remember clear styrene being exceptionally brittle from my model car days. What about plastic from a bubble/blister pack?
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I've not used CAD except for AutoCAD back in the 80's. And even then, not much. But any learning is good for the mind, right? I hope so.. my learning curves lately have been pretty steep.
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Nice looking bits of machinery you've done. They should look great painted and in the ship.
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John, I've had minimal CAD exposure and only with AutoCAD. I used to do a lot work back in my Engineering days in CorelDraw and CorelPaint but that was Verson 5 They're now up to Version 13, I think which is called X7. There's still a learning curve. I think to be model shipbuilder it's required to be tool junky, isn't it? :D I did a lot of that (buying) the last couple of years before I retired.
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Jon, Sorry to hear about the Cryptovirus hitting you. It's evades just about everyone's AV. Bad news it is, and it comes from bad people... On suggestion, after you re-format the back up drive... only plug it in when doing the backup. Even then it hit you. The IT types working on this are pulling their hair out.. it's that tough of malware to find and kill. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your build.
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Hi Dan, I'm headed there next... Here's the link on adding links to your signature: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/760-how-to-add-a-build-log-link-to-your-signature/ Edit.. never mind on the signature. I notice it's already there.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Tough decisions, Nenad. I guess it's a matter of what point in time you want. At some point, she did have only 6 bars obviously.. Same for the color. And the brass dome with the name engraved... at this scale yet. Yikes!!!!- 4,151 replies
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Me...go commericial.... I retired specifically not to. Seriously, if you want laserwork done, contact Chuck or I think it's Rick who also does it. I've used Chuck's services and he does beautiful work.
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