FUXIA 65 / Polystirene Story

[claudio]

This time, more than before, I let the images to talk about the extruded polystyrene foam usage to make an easy hull model shape. This tecnique is not new, but is worth to recall back before the End of 2009. The Main advantage is : CHEAP and FAST !

HAPPY NEW YEAR To ALL MODELERS !

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next pics :

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3rd sending

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4th sending

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5th sending

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6th sending
including a flash about the Bulb construction using lead sheet of 1mm thickness

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AS a conclusion this is the FUXIA 65 design.
The hull shape is an heritage from the AC33 concept



Best 2010 !

Cheers
claudio

[Dick Lemke]

Claudio -

Well Done !

I have tried to explain the process many, many times - and never thought of providing a step-by-step with photos. This really explains how easy it is, and how a person can produce one, or many hulls from the same shape. I originally tried the idea back in eary 1990's and made a plug for a C&C41 from which a hull was produced. From there I have used it for building many of my multihulls - from the current 65M (65 cm) up to my 1.2 F-48/Mini40. My 1 Meter multihull (I only have the remaining prototype ) also produced some light weight hulls. The packaging tape for hull release has been a long standing suggestion as well, since it leaves only a slight ridge where tape overlaps that needs to be sanded out - but since it appears only on theinside of the glass hull, it can be ignored.

Regardless - again, a well done explanation on a method for fast, easy method to try a new idea or design, or build a fleet of boats for family or local friends.

Thank you so much for posting, and a Healthy and Happy New Year to you and family. I know the guys down under are in 2010 already, but we are still waiting. [grin]

Dick

[Ericr367]

This method looks like a great way to quickly test out new designs without having to build plugs or use wood hulls. Thanks Claudio!

Cheers,
Eric

[claudio]

Claudio -

Well Done !

I have tried to explain the process many, many times - and never thought of providing a step-by-step with photos. This really explains how easy it is, and how a person can produce one, or many hulls from the same shape. I originally tried the idea back in eary 1990's and made a plug for a C&C41 from which a hull was produced. From there I have used it for building many of my multihulls - from the current 65M (65 cm) up to my 1.2 F-48/Mini40. My 1 Meter multihull (I only have the remaining prototype ) also produced some light weight hulls. The packaging tape for hull release has been a long standing suggestion as well, since it leaves only a slight ridge where tape overlaps that needs to be sanded out - but since it appears only on theinside of the glass hull, it can be ignored.

Regardless - again, a well done explanation on a method for fast, easy method to try a new idea or design, or build a fleet of boats for family or local friends.

Thank you so much for posting, and a Healthy and Happy New Year to you and family. I know the guys down under are in 2010 already, but we are still waiting. [grin]

Dick

Many thanks Dick,
Sorry if I was usurpating this section, since I have seen others treads on RG65.
Happy New Years to You and to All the Modelers. Another 5h15min for us in Nice.
Cheers
Claudio