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Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: benidormbob on December 05, 2016, 10:22:38 pm

Title: boat stand
Post by: benidormbob on December 05, 2016, 10:22:38 pm

Hi all, Brought a Amsterdam tug boat without a stand. What is the best way to make one please. I think the only problem I would have is with the shape of the hull, So it sits correctly. Just wondering how to apply the shape to the wood to cut it out. Thank you

Title: Re: boat stand
Post by: grendel on December 06, 2016, 08:34:02 am

but a profile gauge and use that to get the shape.

Title: Re: boat stand
Post by: john44 on December 06, 2016, 09:34:58 am

Yes I agree with Grendel, a profile gauge is the more accurate way.
You could use a wire coat hanger and bend it to shape but not as easy or exact as a p.gauge.


John

Title: Re: boat stand
Post by: grendel on December 06, 2016, 10:01:53 am

if you want a quick and dirty diy version - bamboo skewers and corrugated cardboard.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Profile-Gauge-quick-dirty-cheap/

Title: Re: boat stand
Post by: Tug-Kenny RIP on December 06, 2016, 10:05:20 am

Make sure the stand will not scratch the boat's surface, either by using a soft surface or a limited contact surface.

Cheers

ken

Title: Re: boat stand
Post by: Martin (Admin) on December 06, 2016, 12:38:51 pm

 
See this discussion about bendy rulers! - http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,56569.msg587481.html#msg587481