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by robertomesnik
15 Mar 2010, 18:53
Forum: General IOM
Topic: All-wood Hull to scratch build?
Replies: 13
Views: 18502

Re: All-wood Hull to scratch build?

...odd...I posted a reply yesterday but it didn't go... Thanks for the extra tip on the masking tape!! And I am clear on the notches now. On two other points 1) Deck: are there plans for decks? Are they standard? You've mentioned the skiff type... how do I go about building that? 1) Planks: I see Gy...
by robertomesnik
13 Mar 2010, 22:13
Forum: General IOM
Topic: All-wood Hull to scratch build?
Replies: 13
Views: 18502

Re: All-wood Hull to scratch build?

Thanks John! That was an important tip! So I have downloaded the build manual and I am reading it through. I have a flat board will go secure some balsa wood for the planking... After that, cut the shadows at full size minus the thickness of the planks. I take at the double keel plank areas I have t...
by robertomesnik
12 Mar 2010, 22:48
Forum: General IOM
Topic: All-wood Hull to scratch build?
Replies: 13
Views: 18502

Re: All-wood Hull to scratch build?

Guys,

On another note, how do we get full size prints for the Triple Crown?

I will keep looking in any case.

Thanks!!
by robertomesnik
12 Mar 2010, 18:28
Forum: General IOM
Topic: All-wood Hull to scratch build?
Replies: 13
Views: 18502

Re: All-wood Hull to scratch build?

Very nice!! Good luck on your race and make sure to post some pictures!!!!!!
by robertomesnik
12 Mar 2010, 00:58
Forum: General IOM
Topic: All-wood Hull to scratch build?
Replies: 13
Views: 18502

Re: All-wood Hull to scratch build?

Guyla - Thanks once more for the help. You are my first! Just now I had a chance to click on your hyperlink... HOLY COW!!!! IT LOOKS AWESOME!!!! I want one just like that!!!!! We NEED to talk! HE!HE! John - Outstanding links and information!!! Thanks a lot! That construction guide rocks! I was wonde...
by robertomesnik
11 Mar 2010, 18:49
Forum: General IOM
Topic: All-wood Hull to scratch build?
Replies: 13
Views: 18502

Re: All-wood Hull to scratch build?

:D Gyula - thanks SOOO much for the time! These last few days I was browsing the few different models out there and now with your note, something clicked... it seems that I fould same model hull with different decks?!!? How does one decide which type deck to go with? I have ordered an RC Sailboat bo...
by robertomesnik
10 Mar 2010, 02:28
Forum: General IOM
Topic: All-wood Hull to scratch build?
Replies: 13
Views: 18502

All-wood Hull to scratch build?

Hi there! It is my first post and I am thinking of starting in this hobby with the IOM design... I love building. I build RC planes (and helis but that is not an art...), and work on lathe and mill. So I will eventually race, but for now, I am looking for building something fun, with a full wooden h...