Modeling

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by capaworks, Sep 30, 2006.

  1. capaworks
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    capaworks Junior Member

    Well guys,

    The plans for the new project are on the way.. Bought, paid for and wife approved.

    Construction is going to be foam/balsa bulkheads, strip cedar hull with E-glass, carbon rudders.

    I have access to a CNC router to cut the bulkheads and other forms (MDF) for the strongback..

    Before plnking down gobs of money for building material I was considering building a model of the boat in 10:1 scale and tring to build using same techniques.

    Although epoxy bog will fill most any gap thought this might be a good idea.

    Has anyone done this and have some feedback on if it is useful or a waste of 60 hours and $300 in materials..

    Worst case scenario is there would be a nice toy at the end..

    THanks,

    Tony
     
    capaworks, Sep 30, 2006
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  2. Figgy
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    Figgy Senior Member

    Not so sure it would be worth it.
    Have you built a boat before using this technique? How big is the full size version?
     
    Figgy, Sep 30, 2006
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