Hello from Tulsa, Oklahoma

**bobbym** · #1 08-14-2012, 09:55 AM

Stubled upon this forum. Trying to learn all I can about flat layouts of various cones.

**whulsey** · #2 08-14-2012, 12:13 PM

Welcome, was back in your area for the big steam show in Pawnee the 1st of May.

**glounsbury** · #3 08-14-2012, 12:31 PM

Welcome and have fun with paper.
Is paper modeling your interest?
Descriptive geometry will help, also HVAC sheet metal work, all kinds of things can be unfolded to a flat sheet not just cones.
Look for Currell's V-2 rocket, has cones and truncated cones.
George

**Retired_for_now** · #4 08-16-2012, 09:24 AM

Welcome! You might take a look at this page from the cardmodelling FAQ site:
Mathematics for Card Modelers
or drop in on Jon Leslie's FAQ at Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Center ( The Lower Hudson Valley Paper Model E-Gift Shop ), there's a cone-o-matic spreadsheet that does the calculations for you referenced in his discussion of scale model design.
Yogi