what a fantastic idea. well done. another great reason to join a group like this.thank you Michael
On Jun 1, 10:20 pm, Jim Algar <[email protected]> wrote: > One of my favorite and most often used tool is a plastic drafting circle > guide, meant for drawing circles. I've got several, with holes ranging > from "tiny" up to more than 2 inches. They're cheap, which is why I've > got several. > > So many models, especially aircraft and spacecraft, use tapered cones > that are meant to be perfectly round in cross section. A circle guide > can be used to hold that circular cross section, especially handy when > inserting internal bulkheads, or a circular end cap as in the photo of > the Gemini 4 space capsule I'm building. > > The cone, without help, is "almost circular" but a little floppy when > trying to glue the circular cap. I just find the circle guide with the > size hole I want and slip it over the cone. This draws the cone into a > perfect circle for the addition of the new part. > > Can't tell you how often I resort to this trick. A real help and timesaver. > > Jim Algar > > Circle guide.jpg > 212KViewDownload -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/papermodels?hl=en.
