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Actually Rick, I benefited immensely
by making some models at the begining stages of my sub design. Even with
the actual methods of construction I found that in order to make a sturdy model
you needed to think about these things even on a small scale. Also when I
was trying to come up with a over all "look" for my sub the term "form follows
function" was a guiding format for me.
Brian
Ya - the doctor said cutting paper dolls was too dangerous
:-D
Rick
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 6:30
AM
Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Working
subs
Rick, Am I to understand that you are
playing with barbie dolls now?
brian
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
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009
8:25 AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST]
Working subs
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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