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Old 03-04-2016, 05:58 AM
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Ships Hull construction question

Hello all,

My question is simple and is this, what is the very best material to use for the frame work of a ships hull prior to facing up with the ships actual side`s please as, i have a problem cutting hard thick materials now a days due to dexterity problems, so, what material would be best and best ways of cutting said bulk heads keel etc etc!!!???????.

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Old 03-04-2016, 06:27 AM
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Tom,
For a lot of commercial available models you can order a laser cut set.
They usually include all bulkheads, decks and other formers for deckhouses etc.
It is my experience that they are a little bit to narrow; glue a strip of printpaper (80 gr) to the sides and they work perfectly.
Good luck !
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Old 03-04-2016, 06:30 AM
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sometimes balsa is a little easier to cut then denser cardboard
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Old 03-04-2016, 06:48 AM
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Hi mates,

I like what you are saying chaps, laser cut parts do seem to me to be a little pricey, but, that from my poor money position due to being of an age!!!, and, needing to pay bills etc first as, i am sure all will understand.

Having said that, i did ponder the idea of, affixing parts outlines to 1/8th inch thick ply and then, jig or band or scroll saw the parts out and go onwards from that point, mmmmmmmm, as such anyways, comments!!!!??....


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Old 03-04-2016, 07:10 AM
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if you are going to use the jig saw dense cardboard would be easier and cheaper to work with then plywood or the aforementioned balsa.
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Old 03-04-2016, 07:45 AM
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mmmmmmmmmm!!!!! let me think on these points mate and i will let you know what i come up with, as, price is the main problem, tools i have a plenty, i do 009 NG modelling as well, so, have many tools etc etc etc.

My needs are to get a very strong and stable skeleton shall we call it and then, onwards to what i would hope to be a very stable hull, but then, don`t we all.........

Best regards and thanks, get back soon chaps,


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Old 03-04-2016, 08:30 AM
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I find that 65lb cardstock works quite well for the bulkheads if you double it up. laminate two sheets together. Print at 98%, and then skin at 98% , then print the skin again at 100% and so your bascially doubling the skin as well.

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Old 03-04-2016, 08:55 AM
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Very helpful, very nice, grateful thanks my friend; me thinks tonight, i shall be doing some research and planning out for some forth coming projects...........


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Old 03-04-2016, 10:12 AM
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laminates

you could print the parts onto thinner paper, twice
then cut out both copies and glue them together

twice the cutting, but a lot easier on the hands
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Old 03-04-2016, 10:19 AM
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You can also use tag board. I got some at hobby lobby. The tag board, for me, has been easier to cut through with a knife. Just print the parts sheet on regular paper and glue to the tag board.
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