Anyone seen this plan before and how do i find out scale?

Anyone seen this plan before and how do i find out scale?

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17 May 2009 at 16:02 #20917
Craig M
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Hi, have been given a Iranian frigate plan drawn by RA Sweet, Copyright of The model makers plan service, anyone seen it before?? Any tips?

Also, how would i go about finding the scale of this plan?

Cheers

Craig
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17 May 2009 at 16:02 #3359
Craig M
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17 May 2009 at 16:53 #20918
Colin Bishop
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Craig,

This is a Model Boats plan so you are in the right place! It is of the Vosper Thorneycroft Mk5 frigate design. Google for more details such as here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvand_class_frigate

The original ship had a length of 310 feet and the drawing is around 39 inches which makes it to the common 1:96th scale.

It is quite an old plan and the recommended construction method at the time was gummed paper over balsa. Not many people still build this way nowadays but i do!

Colin
17 May 2009 at 17:27 #20919
Craig M
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Ace, Thanks for that, big help.

Any way of cheating and getting away without the gummed paper?

Cheers
17 May 2009 at 18:16 #20927
Colin Bishop
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Craig,

These days, the common method is to cover the hull with GRP tissue and resin to seal and strengthen it. There are plenty of people on here who will be able to help you with specific advice.

Colin
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