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Hi, Alan - believe it or not, if it's the same artist's mannequin I'm
thinking of, they're more stylised than anatomically correct.
Have you confirmed the dimensions? Or was it simply for general
reference?
Rick
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Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 1:32
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Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Working
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Yes I started off with one of those mannequins Rick.
It was an artists mannequin on a stand with a peice of steel rod
inserted in its posterier. I removed this & formed my model sub in
scale to its dimentions.
Alan
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Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 10:14
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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
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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.
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