SibLim - the setup

  • 11 Nov 2015 17:53
    Reply # 3628923 on 3520497
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    David and Annie,
    I too surely follow this topic with interest! Even though I don’t need that particular kind of boat, I do like plywood as a building material, so I try to learn as much as I can.

    One question: I noticed that you pre-coated (float-coated) the bulkheads before erecting them. Do you reckon that they all will have to be painted or varnished later, even the indoors surfaces, or do you plan to leave some of the epoxied surfaces without any further treatment?

    Anyway, good luck
    from Arne

     

  • 11 Nov 2015 16:53
    Reply # 3628816 on 3520497
    Anonymous

    So in no particular order....just on today's tally....people from England, France, Norway, Switzerland and the USA...apologies if I missed someone out!

  • 11 Nov 2015 16:41
    Reply # 3628807 on 3520497

    I am a follower ... ;-0))

  • 11 Nov 2015 15:07
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    Deleted user

    Finally have more time to check in after working to rebuild an old farm house for the last five months. It feels really good to see Annie's wishing and dreaming and the ideas and difficult design work take shape in the shop. 

  • 11 Nov 2015 14:44
    Reply # 3628586 on 3520497

    Having "built" Edmond Dantes, ( I got the hull and deck assambled) I am a keen follower. It took 3 years, (I was working daytime). A friend of mine told me it would take 3 years. 2 years of working, and 1 year of thinking/ problem solving. He was right. Siblim is not my kind of boat, but still very interesting. 

  • 11 Nov 2015 12:55
    Reply # 3628489 on 3627478
    David Tyler wrote:
    Adrian Bonwitt wrote:

    I realise that taking photos and uploading them can become a real "chore"...but it is wonderful to see it all coming together...I am sure there are plenty of people checking in on a regular basis to see the progress. So, thank you!

    So ... just who is checking in on a regular basis? How many followers of the SibLim project are there? Don't lurk, post a comment or two in this topic!

    And me - very inspiring to see it all come together and good encouragement for my own project, so thank you!

  • 11 Nov 2015 09:43
    Reply # 3628277 on 3627478
    hi david and annie
    David Tyler wrote: So ... just who is checking in on a regular basis? How many followers of the SibLim project are there? Don't lurk, post a comment or two in this topic!

    i'm another silent, but interested observer and admirer of your building progress.
    thanks for sharing!

    utnik



  • 11 Nov 2015 09:38
    Reply # 3628266 on 3627478
    David Tyler wrote:
    Adrian Bonwitt wrote:

    I realise that taking photos and uploading them can become a real "chore"...but it is wonderful to see it all coming together...I am sure there are plenty of people checking in on a regular basis to see the progress. So, thank you!

    So ... just who is checking in on a regular basis? How many followers of the SibLim project are there? Don't lurk, post a comment or two in this topic!
    Well I check twice a day and get enormous pleasure from studying each new photograph.  And I really covet your splendid workshop!
  • 11 Nov 2015 09:14
    Reply # 3628189 on 3520497
    Anonymous

    Adrian,

    LibreCAD works well with David's dxf files, and is open source and available for Linux, Windows and OSX.

    Screenshot here.


    Chris

    Last modified: 11 Nov 2015 09:20 | Anonymous
  • 11 Nov 2015 08:48
    Reply # 3628123 on 3520497
    Anonymous

    David, I have downloaded the dxf files and tried using a free cad program to view them. 

    I am not getting any dimensions or detailed information on them, maybe due to various layers not being turned on. Will investigate further.  Can anyone recommend a good CAD program to use? (preferably one not too expensive) Thanks.

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