"I am also considering making a model of it out of cardstock ... "
Thar you go. Do it!
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It may sound awkward, but it is simpler than it sounds.
Get a cheap G.I Joe *action figure*, and measure it with varying scales on a triscale. Find a scale that puts him at about 6 feet tall. Then use that scale to build your model. You can then test fit him in all sorts of ways in different areas of the model.
I haven't seen anyone do this yet and I wonder why...
ks
Get a cheap G.I Joe *action figure*, and measure it with varying scales on a triscale. Find a scale that puts him at about 6 feet tall. Then use that scale to build your model. You can then test fit him in all sorts of ways in different areas of the model.
I haven't seen anyone do this yet and I wonder why...
ks
First, I must say that you guys crack me up. 
Second, I will be starting my first build, cardstock model number 1, tonight. I figure that even the model will take me awhile as I am not familiar with many things about the plans or the boat itself.
I suppose that after building a few of the models, building the real thing will feel like bring home an old friend.
As far as the GI Joe goes, my daughter read that post and offered the use of her Ken doll. Apparently HE has fishing gear.
Second, I will be starting my first build, cardstock model number 1, tonight. I figure that even the model will take me awhile as I am not familiar with many things about the plans or the boat itself.
I suppose that after building a few of the models, building the real thing will feel like bring home an old friend.
As far as the GI Joe goes, my daughter read that post and offered the use of her Ken doll. Apparently HE has fishing gear.
Ah! I only have boys so I am excused for this lack of knowledge! Now the question remains: what does Barbie do when Ken goes fishing?JustMe wrote:As far as the GI Joe goes, my daughter read that post and offered the use of her Ken doll. Apparently HE has fishing gear.
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Well, she has that whole Corvette thing.kiwi wrote:Ah! I only have boys so I am excused for this lack of knowledge! Now the question remains: what does Barbie do when Ken goes fishing?JustMe wrote:As far as the GI Joe goes, my daughter read that post and offered the use of her Ken doll. Apparently HE has fishing gear.
Can't wait to start my first model tonight.
It took me a while to understand what was going on, but I think I am starting to understand.
I don't have boat building instructions. What I have are some drawings showing dimensions and building concepts.
I was expecting building instructions. You know, the step by step kind. What I would call, "HB20 for Dummies". This is a series of dimensional drawings that lend themselves to building a boat.
There are some basic instructions about building the HB20, but nothing exact. I can only assume that this is part of the building flexibility that the designer built into his design.
Some of the dimensions don't back any sense though. I have a question that I am hoping Jacques will be able to answer regarding the cockpit sole dimension.
In model land, I have the two major bottom pieces together and one of the hull sides ready for cuting. I am using a 1 foot = 1 inch concept to give me a better feel for what I am doing. Tomorrow I hope to have enough of the model put together that I can post a picture of the progress.
I don't have boat building instructions. What I have are some drawings showing dimensions and building concepts.
I was expecting building instructions. You know, the step by step kind. What I would call, "HB20 for Dummies". This is a series of dimensional drawings that lend themselves to building a boat.
There are some basic instructions about building the HB20, but nothing exact. I can only assume that this is part of the building flexibility that the designer built into his design.
Some of the dimensions don't back any sense though. I have a question that I am hoping Jacques will be able to answer regarding the cockpit sole dimension.
In model land, I have the two major bottom pieces together and one of the hull sides ready for cuting. I am using a 1 foot = 1 inch concept to give me a better feel for what I am doing. Tomorrow I hope to have enough of the model put together that I can post a picture of the progress.
"I was expecting building instructions. You know, the step by step kind. What I would call, "HB20 for Dummies". This is a series of dimensional drawings that lend themselves to building a boat."
Go to the top of this page and click "How To's" and read. The directions are applicable to boats built with the stitch and glue method and to a given model as appropriate.
"Some of the dimensions don't back any sense though. I have a question that I am hoping Jacques will be able to answer regarding the cockpit sole dimension."
This thread may be lost in trivia. Start a new one and ask a specific question of Jacques. Best results are one question at a time, it seems.
Go to the top of this page and click "How To's" and read. The directions are applicable to boats built with the stitch and glue method and to a given model as appropriate.
"Some of the dimensions don't back any sense though. I have a question that I am hoping Jacques will be able to answer regarding the cockpit sole dimension."
This thread may be lost in trivia. Start a new one and ask a specific question of Jacques. Best results are one question at a time, it seems.
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