David Tyler wrote:
I had a couple of days weather-bound at the Ardmore Islands (favourite spot), and passed the time by doing some more drawing work. There were some errors in the one sixth part drawings, so I hope nobody has used that drawing. Here's an updated version, with more parts added.
And here is what it looks like.
I must apologise. This model was created in a very short time by glueing the drawings onto stiff card, cutting out the parts using an exacto knife (scalpel) and glueing the seams with hot melt glue. It looked pretty good until I decided to paint it with water based line marking paint. Doh! At which point it went rather limp and wobbly. Some polyfiller and 40 grit sandpaper helped a bit, but I am very ashamed.
There is nothing quite like seeing the thing in real life
You can get a rough idea of the length to beam
here
And view the rather sweet fore sections here
The interesting thing is to hold it in your hand and imagine how she will handle. Inclining the vessel gives you a much better idea of what might be going on with a bit of breeze.
I think it took me around 90 minutes to knock this model up. The burns from the hot glue are healing nicely thanks.
I would recommend anyone with even a vague interest to spend a little time and hold this vessel in your hands.
I could spend more time on this cardboard model but I think I would rather head off to the local CNC shop and try David's larger drawing.
When this is done the theory is you should be able to drop by your local CNC shop with the cut files and leave with a flat pack boat.
Hull.
26 sheets (ish) of 9mm ply and a few bits of 6mm.
Mirror dinghy for adults.
Thanks heaps David.
My Dad used to say "if it looks right it will fly right"
I _know_ this will sail right.
Don't think I'd make the RC model from cardboard though.
I'll let you know how this develops.
PS apologies for the poor photos. I am rather pressed for time just now.