>>Uh, you *do* know this opens the door to making half-hull models of
>>various Babas, Tashibas, and Pandas? [grin]


No question about it!

Now I just need to come up with the $50,000 to buy my own 3D printer and
we'll be set. 5 of you all could fork out about $10,000 a piece and we'll be
in business.

The guys doing this (a customer of ours) were hesitant to even do this much
since I modeled it in 2 pieces.

When the model is done, it will require a little finishing to make it
smooth. Then, I'll paint it and maybe even try to float it. I will have to
fabricate all the rigging (including the mast) from scratch.

The hardest part will be modeling the flaking varnish, cracking gelcoat on
the interior cabin, poking holes in the coachroof for various drips and
leaks (especially hard since I have no idea where they're coming from in the
first place) and, finding just the right consistency of slime to line the
bilge.

The best part about it will be the slip fee...this boat's only 10" long (11"
if you count the bowsprit, but that would just be bragging).


Cheers,
   Rick Beddoe
s/v Soņadora, 1978 Baba 30
http://sail2live.com






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