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Wheelhouse Corners (scratch build)
tizdaz:
Hi guys :)
what is best method for doing rounded corners on a wheel house (see pic below) I'm using 1.5mm ply for the structure, but I'm not sure what to use for the corners to give a curve effect, I'm thinking balsa or maybe a harder type of wood for added strength?
The bottom part of wheelhouse has a large radius & the top only has small radius..
cheers :)
tizdaz:
What is this shape called below!?
As I'm thinking of using strips of wood in this shape for the corners but got no idea what the shape is called, i thought it was quadrant but when i search for quadrant strips of wood i'm finding nothing?
BrianB6:
Try 'quad'
furball:
Depending on the actual radius of the corner, you could use block for a very small radius, and for larger ones, either use vertical narrow planks or laminate a couple of layers of thin ply (1/32" or so) around the bend.
Lance
barriew:
--- Quote from: tizdaz on December 02, 2016, 12:42:02 am ---What is this shape called below!?
As I'm thinking of using strips of wood in this shape for the corners but got no idea what the shape is called, i thought it was quadrant but when i search for quadrant strips of wood i'm finding nothing?
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Depending on the radius you can find this in any DIY store in the mouldings bin in the timber section.
Barrie
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