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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!!!???????. Many grateful thanks for any helpful advice given, Tom........... |
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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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sometimes balsa is a little easier to cut then denser cardboard
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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!!!!??.... My very best regards and thanks, Tom................... |
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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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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, Tom........... |
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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.
http://papermodelingman.com/jl/150620_tugboat/acs.htm |
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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...........
Very best regards and wishes........tom... |
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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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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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