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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Working subs



Alright, then - yes, they're GUY dolls.
 
And, yes, I DID, um, measure them . . .
 
Harrumph!!!!
 
Rick
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Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 6:43 AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Working subs

Or are you just coming out of the closet about it?
Vance


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From: Brian Cox <ojaivalleybeefarm@dslextreme.com>
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Sent: Sun, Nov 29, 2009 9:30 am
Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Working subs

Rick, Am I to understand that you are playing with barbie dolls now?
 
brian
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From: owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org [mailto:owner-personal_submersibles@psubs.org]On Behalf Of Rick & Marcia
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 1:14 AM
To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Working subs

 
I purchased, as part of my modelling efforts, a series of anatomically correct mannequins.  They're about two inches to the foot, so a twelve inch high figure is equivalent to six feet.  The joints appear in all the right places as measured against a human figure - me.  They also bend naturally.  I was fortunate to find them at $10 CDN each.
 
They also have really cool uniforms.  Seriously, making models, scale and life-size, can't be overstated.  Cardboard, poster board, wood, metal, copper pipe - whatever works.
 
 
Rick in Vancouver
 
 
 
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Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Working subs

In a message dated 11/27/2009 2:01:20 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, alanjames@xtra.co.nz writes:
I know evolution as apposed to design doesn't sound too good, but it suits what I'm
trying to acheive.
Hi Alan. Evolution of design is the best approach. You have a full size mock-up ? Another great idea. It worked well for me. I made a lot of serious changes to the design after making mock-ups. After I zeroed in on the hull design I made models too. About 1/10th scale and used them to experiment with different ballast tank designs, water flow, weight distribution, balance, etc.
 That was a really fun part of the process. Sitting inside the mock-ups and imagining where the windows would go, how the controls would function, where all the stuff would sit, how seating would be arranged etc.
It's been a multi-year process and a LOT of fun. Looking forward to seeing yours as it evolves.
Frank D.