jim_smits Posted August 27, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 27, 2013 Hi all, I've queried this on my build log but thought I'd ask again here. I am building HMS Snake and the plans show the main mast with a platform set perpendicular to the mast. However the mast is to be raked back by a few degrees. Therefore the platform would not be parallel to water level. To me this doesn't seem right? What would be correct? Perpendicular to the mast or parallel to water level? Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcicero Posted August 27, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 27, 2013 Parallel to the waterline would be correct. Think of it this way, if it was perpendicular to the mast, anyone standing on it would constantly be sliding aft. Here's how I got that angle right. Step the mast as it will be on the finished model and mount the platform such that it can tilt a little. Make sure the model is sitting level and then use a level on the platform to set it parallel to the waterline. It'll look great. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_smits Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks for that. I figured a parallel platform was most logical but seemed to be at odds to the plans given for mast construction. Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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