Melanesia plans question - Wharram Builders and Friends2024-03-29T09:53:45Zhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/forum/topics/melanesia-plans-question?commentId=2195841%3AComment%3A158903&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI decided to modify the lofti…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2018-02-05:2195841:Comment:1589032018-02-05T07:52:47.519ZNathan Stanleyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NathanStanley
<p>I decided to modify the lofting slightly. The sheet 3 diagram is 1:10. I drew the bow to the centerline 10mm forward of the station line. The plans indicate the bow approaches the centerline 1mm forward of the station line. I think this will give me the most flexibility with any needed changes.…</p>
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<p>I decided to modify the lofting slightly. The sheet 3 diagram is 1:10. I drew the bow to the centerline 10mm forward of the station line. The plans indicate the bow approaches the centerline 1mm forward of the station line. I think this will give me the most flexibility with any needed changes.</p>
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<p></p> Simon,
Thanks for the suggest…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2018-01-25:2195841:Comment:1587482018-01-25T02:47:08.905ZNathan Stanleyhttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/NathanStanley
<p>Simon,</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestion; it makes more sense! I have looked at a few builders' blogs and the photos show about 50/50 for either method. I do think leaving an angle will also make it easier to taper the leading edge down a bit, too.</p>
<p>Yes, I am fortunate enough here to be blessed with warmer weather in the winter months. It is around 21C during the day here right now... but it also comes with 33C+ and 90% humidity in the summer months.</p>
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<p>Good luck with your…</p>
<p>Simon,</p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestion; it makes more sense! I have looked at a few builders' blogs and the photos show about 50/50 for either method. I do think leaving an angle will also make it easier to taper the leading edge down a bit, too.</p>
<p>Yes, I am fortunate enough here to be blessed with warmer weather in the winter months. It is around 21C during the day here right now... but it also comes with 33C+ and 90% humidity in the summer months.</p>
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<p>Good luck with your chores and build!</p>
<p>Nate</p> Hi Nathan,
I'm building a Mel…tag:wharrambuilders.ning.com,2018-01-24:2195841:Comment:1585692018-01-24T09:32:46.627ZSimon Carohttp://wharrambuilders.ning.com/profile/SimonCaro
<p>Hi Nathan,</p>
<p>I'm building a Melanesia too. I have cut out the pieces but not yet glued them together. I made that cut without a radius - without actually having considered the idea of a radius in fact. As I haven't yet started the assembly process I can't offer any benefit of hindsight, but I will suggest that if you cut without a radius in the first instance, but later on you discover a radius would have been preferable, you can always make the adjustment.</p>
<p>If however, you have…</p>
<p>Hi Nathan,</p>
<p>I'm building a Melanesia too. I have cut out the pieces but not yet glued them together. I made that cut without a radius - without actually having considered the idea of a radius in fact. As I haven't yet started the assembly process I can't offer any benefit of hindsight, but I will suggest that if you cut without a radius in the first instance, but later on you discover a radius would have been preferable, you can always make the adjustment.</p>
<p>If however, you have already cut with a radius - I shouldn't worry too much - I think the construction process is forgiving enough to see you through to a perfect finish . . .</p>
<p>Good luck with the build! - I fear you will be racing ahead of me as I am currently waiting for the weather to warm up to enable me to use epoxy (and batting away the chores life throws at us).</p>