All I am proposing that we add the 45 degree angle for hard area to our rules package. So the rule would say that.... Impenetrable material may be used as hull skin on a ship’s bottom, but it shall end at least 1" below the waterline, or more than 45 degrees down the turn of the bilge. Can all MBG members please post on this to show their support, or reasons for not supporting the change. This is a pretty common rule in most of the other clubs. Thanks. Mikey
If it helps, here's the rule as done by the NTXBG which part c (applicable to you) was tightened up last year for loopholes: Penetrable Areas a. The thickness of the hull will be based on actual armor thickness at the thickest part of a given ship's armor belt, per Table 1 of the Technical Appendix. b. The penetrable area of the hull shall be about 85% of the hull area within one inch +/- of the waterline. c. Penetrable areas are defined as all points below the cap rail to a point 1 inch below the waterline, below which the hull may be constructed of any material. Areas below the waterline where the hull curve exceeds 45 degrees inward from vertical can be constructed of any material and need not be penetrable. The area protected by the frames (ribs) as defined in this chapter is exempt from this specification. cheers Jeff
Since I'm not that bright, I like pictures. If at all possible, it would be great if there were a diagram added in the rule book, to help us less experienced guys figure things out. Here is what the WWCC is using (however they are using the 60 deg rule). None the less, the diagram pretty much eliminates any possibility for mis-interpretation of the rule.
