Frank, That is what I was attempting to say. You did it so much better!
Ron Frank Pittelli wrote: > Doug Conn wrote: > >> I created patterns for the MDF layers by taking horizontal slices of the >> tank turret from a 3d model. I was hoping that by having those slices the >> right shape, there would be a lot less I'd need to eyeball when sanding. >> > > You can use the "bread and butter" approach: > > 1) Create each horizontal slab using the "maximum" dimension for each > slab. In other words, each slab will extend "outside" the desired surface. > > 2) Create a paper template for each slab using the "minimum" dimension > for each slab. The paper will represent the desired surface. > > 3) Sandwich the paper between the slabs and glue everything together. > > 4) Sand away the exposed edges of all slabs until you hit paper, making > a smooth transition from one slab to the next. > > No artistic skill needed, just a long rasp or file used with long > strokes and patience. > > Frank P. > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
