Topic: Is this a crazy idea? (Read 12068 times)

Lash151 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:51:35 pm »

Its OK, I'm not any more confused than normal

I posted a new topic in the Submarine section... I think I shall scratch build a submarine out of styrene... I just need to find some suitable plans.... either an Akula or a British WW2 sub... not sure yet!
Lee

Howard · « **Reply #26 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:37:05 pm »

Emm, after reading my last post (see above) I think I should stop drinkng Stella as even am finding it hard to read that and I wrote it.

regards Howard.

G2012 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 14, 2013, 12:02:58 am »

This is a very interesting thread. I am about to start building a tid tug hull from styrene sheet. The hull will be about 600mm so not a large hull. I plan on using 2mm thick sheets for the frames and 0.75mm sheets for the outer skin of the hull.

Lash151 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 14, 2013, 12:21:48 am »

Quote from: Garyg on February 14, 2013, 12:02:58 am

This is a very interesting thread. I am about to start building a tid tug hull from styrene sheet. The hull will be about 600mm so not a large hull. I plan on using 2mm thick sheets for the frames and 0.75mm sheets for the outer skin of the hull.

What made you choose this method, had you seen it before?

G2012 · « **Reply #29 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:48:50 am »

Primarly because working with styrene doesnt make as much mess as wood. I will be doing the build in my 1 bed flat and have no workshop so keeping the mess to a minimum is a good thing. I also quite enjoy working with styrene and always promised myself I would give building an entire hull from the material a go some time.

NickelBelter · « **Reply #30 on:** February 14, 2013, 07:14:03 am »

To clean up the edges of scored and snapped styrene sheet, a small block plane does a lovely job. You can even buy a miniature edge plane from Veritas that will keep your edges square.

Lash151 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 14, 2013, 09:43:19 am »

Thanks... I will check that out. I use a small plane with a razor blade in it at the moment... that works well.
Lee

Lash151 · « **Reply #32 on:** February 14, 2013, 09:46:11 am »

Quote from: Garyg on February 14, 2013, 12:02:58 am

This is a very interesting thread. I am about to start building a tid tug hull from styrene sheet. The hull will be about 600mm so not a large hull. I plan on using 2mm thick sheets for the frames and 0.75mm sheets for the outer skin of the hull.

Do you find it difficult to snap 2mm styrene along a score? I am just thinking about scoring and breaking 2mm along curved edges... I haven't used 2mm stuff before.... I will have to get some and experiment.
Lee

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #33 on:** February 14, 2013, 11:24:30 am »

Topic cleaned up and Gaou's random post moved.

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=41084.0

Lash151 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 14, 2013, 12:43:50 pm »

Thanks Martin...
I think Gazou's photograph of himself did work surprisingly well under the heading 'Is this a crazy idea?'

Lee

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #35 on:** February 14, 2013, 12:58:26 pm »

G2012 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:58:27 pm »

Quote from: Lash151 on February 14, 2013, 09:46:11 am

Do you find it difficult to snap 2mm styrene along a score? I am just thinking about scoring and breaking 2mm along curved edges... I haven't used 2mm stuff before.... I will have to get some and experiment.
Lee

It has been a few years since last time I worked with styrene but from what I remember it wasn't too bad. I was. Hoping to have started by now but struggle to find the spare time these days!

Norseman · « **Reply #37 on:** February 14, 2013, 03:42:05 pm »

Quote from: Garyg on February 14, 2013, 12:02:58 am

I am about to start building a tid tug hull from styrene sheet.

How about a build thread

Dave

Lash151 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 14, 2013, 03:54:29 pm »

Yes, I would be very interested in seeing a build log of your TID
Lee

Arrow5 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 14, 2013, 04:06:56 pm »

Lash, I dont think that is Gazou`s photo. I`ve bought a few postcards of this image in the past, it is the French version of a Scotsman in a "see you Jimmy" hat!

If is him then he is doing OK on royalties !

Merd, juis oui gone off topic again

Norseman · « **Reply #40 on:** February 14, 2013, 04:15:41 pm »

Oui, garder au point s'il vous plaît ; vilain garçon

Lash151 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 14, 2013, 05:08:02 pm »

Quote from: Norseman on February 14, 2013, 04:15:41 pm

Oui, garder au point s'il vous plaît ; vilain garçon

singe effronté

RAAArtyGunner · « **Reply #42 on:** February 14, 2013, 07:45:27 pm »

Me no speeka dat lingo

Arrow5 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 14, 2013, 07:58:18 pm »

Strewth Bruce...we dont understand Strine neither. Now your gonna get carded, plastique of course.

G2012 · « **Reply #44 on:** February 14, 2013, 08:07:55 pm »

I will start a build thread as soon as I start the build! I am hoping to get the prop shaft ordered tomorrow as well as handing in a university assignment. Hopefully I will be able to get started soon after that is done.

Lash151 · « **Reply #45 on:** February 14, 2013, 08:09:55 pm »

Great, I look forward to watching the build....
Lee

RAAArtyGunner · « **Reply #46 on:** February 14, 2013, 08:10:18 pm »

Vot coontree yoo all cum a da vrom, hoo no cun speeka da ingliz

Vos did rine, me speeka da goot ingliz,

bin stralia long long time,

me play da cards good, pocker goot huh

G2012 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 14, 2013, 08:22:40 pm »

Quote from: Lash151 on February 14, 2013, 08:09:55 pm

Great, I look forward to watching the build....
Lee

I am looking forward to getting started!

It has been 4 years since last I did any model boat building.

I asked a similar question a while back and was advised to have a look at some of Krishna's builds but I believe he used foamex boards.

Lash151 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 14, 2013, 08:25:55 pm »

Krishna's building techniques are unique... he builds whole boats in a day!!

G2012 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 14, 2013, 08:27:40 pm »

Yes, I noticed that. It will probably take me a day to get all the frames for the hull cut out!

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