Flat Panel Development

I'm not looking for someone to answer this question online, I just need to be pointed towards the book or site that can help me learn how to do this...

I have been drawing boats for over twenty years, just for fun, and now some of my designs have progressed to the point the I would like to build a couple of them.

I have primarily used QuickCad and now AutoSketch 8 but these have no application to change three dimensional peices, such as ply sides to flat panels so that they can be dimensioned and roughly cut to size before final fitting.

Any help?

Thanks is advance,

Joe

 

go to the software forum, that may help

 

... and check out the Developed Surfaces????? thread in this forum.

 

Thank You!

I didn't see that to start with. I figured since there was no search feature I would be going through posts for years until I stumbled onto something. It was on the first page!

Thanks again,

Joe

 

Look for a book by Sam Rabl called Ship and Aircraft Fairing and Development. I believe it is still available and the publisher is Cornell Maritime Press, Centreville, MD. If it is out of print, check out www.abebooks.com (if you are a book lover, be careful on this site as it could put you into bankruptcy!)

 

What a resource!

Thanks... It looks just like what I need!

Joe

 

The book Timm refers to is the same one I just got from Paul B. Copyright 1941, it is a gem, even if you’re using CAD. Well worth the $5.00 I paid for it. The original cost on the cover is $6.00. I just checked abe, I think I owe Paul a big one.

Gary

 

I just downloaded a simple little 3D hull designer that does exactly what you're asking.

Take a look at Gregg Carlson's Hulls program here:

http://home.clara.net/gmatkin/hullstut.htm

The "patterns" button displays what each piece will look like in 2D. Also, lets you arrange them on virtual sheets of plywood so that you can fit pieces together for less wasted wood.