Hi
Question for the designer.
I'm trying to understand how to draw/cut the sides of station A.
The plan indicates a 18mm camber on the side of station A, which would be a circlular line with 18mm camber in the middle. But looking closely at the drawing it does not look symmetrical, but more like 2 straight lines joining at an edge close to the bottom, where I believe the bottom panel meets the lower side panel. So maybe still a 18mm offset but much closer to the bottom, however I don't know where to draw it precisely.
Or is a 18mm circular camber in the middle close enough to fit, with gaps filled later ?
Thanks
C17 station A
C17 station A
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
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Re: C17 station A
Camber is always done the same way. Draw a straight line between the two points. In the middle of this line put the camber (18mm) offset at right angles to the line. This is the third point. Then use a batten or pipe held between the three points to draw a fair curve, The curve is ideally a parabola. Cut along the curve.
Re: C17 station A
Yes thanks I'm familiar with the process, this is my 4th build.
My issue is that this particular line doesn't look like a curve on the plan - but maybe it can be approximated by a curve.
My issue is that this particular line doesn't look like a curve on the plan - but maybe it can be approximated by a curve.
Built C17 (app.php/gallery/album/262), GF14, Devlin Bella 16. Sails a 30ft Biloup 89 sailboat.
Re: C17 station A
Yep, just take a piece of PVC pipe and draw the curve from the end points around the middle point, giving you a nice smooth curve Tom
Restored Mirror Dinghy, Bought OD18 built by CL, Westlawn School of Yacht Design courses. LT US Navy 1970-1978
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Re: C17 station A
I see what you mean Oliver. I'm pretty sure I cut my frame A the way I described with the camber in the middle. Looking at my old photos, I don't think I had too many issues with loose fit at that frame. The diagram seems to show the camber centered in the bottom third, which might give a better fit for where the bottom and side panels join there. I can't see it mattering a lot either way to be honest.
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