10-05-2014, 08:53 AM
Andy
Your construction jumped a little fast. How did you cut the curved tops to the windows?
David
Trying to remember how long ago I purchased my "curve cutting tool" a "Jewler's Saw", to cut the frames for a 3/16" = 1 foot scale, plank-on-frame model of a 40' Cutter, that I laid down the original lines for. It was somewhere in the late sixties, from a hobby supplier in Maine. I still use it for most curves for modelwork. The blades are quite thin, and will cut a very tight curve, smoothly and easily, in wood, plastic, and even brass sheet.
Seven of the frames, and the plank that would have covered them ( actually was, briefly, in place ) can be seen in this, very close to full size, picture:
Your construction jumped a little fast. How did you cut the curved tops to the windows?
David
ak-milw Wrote:David, Being very careful with an exacto knife. 8-)
Trying to remember how long ago I purchased my "curve cutting tool" a "Jewler's Saw", to cut the frames for a 3/16" = 1 foot scale, plank-on-frame model of a 40' Cutter, that I laid down the original lines for. It was somewhere in the late sixties, from a hobby supplier in Maine. I still use it for most curves for modelwork. The blades are quite thin, and will cut a very tight curve, smoothly and easily, in wood, plastic, and even brass sheet.
Seven of the frames, and the plank that would have covered them ( actually was, briefly, in place ) can be seen in this, very close to full size, picture:
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The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!