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Re: Strip: Form alignment question
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 12/3/2002, 8:06 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: Form alignment question *LINK* (Steve Frederick)

There was a slight misalignment between the vertical line and the sheer line on some of the King plans. Take the form off, trace it on full-sized paper, and fold it in half. Is it symmetrical?

If so, shifting it around should do the trick.

If not, you might have to remake that one form.

Shawn

: I assume that the form in question is symetrical, fair on both sides of the
: centerline. Before you sand anything, loosen the errant form and shift it
: around a bit. you may have the form misaligned and moving it around may do
: the trick. You are looking for a fair curve along the sheer line,you might
: not see a small error, as long as the error won't compound as you strip
: the hull. Sandingone side may produce an uneven form, and the possibility
: of building in a curve.
: Hope this helps. Have fun!
: Steve

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Form alignment question
Steve Rasmussen -- 12/3/2002, 1:20 pm
Re: Strip: Form alignment question
Steve Rasmussen -- 12/3/2002, 8:38 pm
Re: Strip: Form alignment question
Steve Rasmussen -- 12/3/2002, 11:27 pm
Re: Strip: Form alignment question
mike allen -- 12/3/2002, 6:27 pm
Re: Strip: Form alignment question *LINK*
Steve Frederick -- 12/3/2002, 5:28 pm
Re: Strip: Form alignment question
Shawn Baker -- 12/3/2002, 8:06 pm