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Hi Rick.
No pics to share at this stage.
The full scale model is a block of polystirene I had sliced
horizontally,
then carved out the inside. I'm aiming at minimal internal space
&
curently I can sit in it but need to remove more polystyrene for all
the
internal equipment, most of wich I have. Also there are the considerations
of a
pressure resistant shape. I can't progress on the hull shape untill I get
my
vaccum formed dome (hopefully Friday) as its vital statistics will
determine
how deep I can go & hence what thickness / strength I should make the
hull.
Regards Alan
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Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 8:20
AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Working
subs
Full scale? Any pics to share?
Rick
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Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 12:04
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Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Working
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Hi Rick,
He's sitting in his submarine at the moment.
It's fairly accurate, however a bit proportionally taller than I
am.
I've advanced to a full scale model sub, so I am now the model.
However it was good to muck around with a 3D concept model.
Alan.
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Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:32
PM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Working
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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 AM
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST]
Working subs
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 PM
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
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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