Montana class big gun project.

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  1. thegeek

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    never completed, dream on.
     
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    and as long as the NC without the benefit of a class 6 rudder allotment. Wah wah wah :p
     
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    Ok so drawing straight lines on a rounded hull with bulges and what not is a pain in the butt haha.
    Does anyone have any tricks to make it easier? Right now I'm using a ruler and just drawing in very short spurts. Works but very time consuming on such a large hull. I have one side done but still have one to go. All suggestions welcome :)
     
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    block of wood and a rubber band to mark the horizontal waterline, chalk line works too.
     
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    What about vertical rib lines?
     
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    Speed square?
     
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    No, because we do not want an exception that the SAME fleet would like
    I suggest Montana because it is not a clear advantage to the allies
     
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    hats that?
     
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    Theres also tape that comes in desirable widths. Alot of people like using that to mark. Money but easy
     
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    Ah I have a speed square. Haha it's helpful but not so much with bulges and curves.
     
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    I looked for 3/8" tape no were around me sells it unfortunately.

    Almost done drawing the other sides ribs and windows.
     

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    Began drilling the holes in the corners of the windows and all I have to say is man this hull is really thick
     
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    Got one side of Windows cut out except the smaller portions above the stringer.

    Got bored with cutting (man ships this big need a lot of cutting) so took a break and marked the postitions for the rudders and props.

    Quick question on fiber glass hulls. Is it better to cut windows above and below the stringer or cut one large window and install a stringer after?
     
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    2 windows and keep the stringer in the glass if you can. Reinforce later.
     
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    Ok that's what I was thinking but could also see ppl not doing it because the windows above look like a pain to cut haha.

    Thank you
     
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    Ok need some help here. What's the best way to build the skegs? I'm only going to run the center shafts and after drilling the holes they smjust don't look right without the skegs.

    As always all suggestions and tips welcome!
     
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