DESIGNING THE HULL
The model framing plans. We will provide plywood laser cut drawings which may be used for: printing out, laser cut, cutting on a CNC machine
Below are some examples of what we have done:
Yacht model plywood framework for laser cut
First, the 3D hull model (outer surface) was designed
Then the inner surface was designed by subtracting the planking thickness. The inner surface was then used to develop the plywood frames
For building the hull and the following planking the drawings were made for laser cutting of 5 mm plywood
The framework in assembly
Due to the high cost of high-quality aviation plywood, the frames are made composite. This allows allow you to more rationally laser or CNC cut.
First, a 3D hull model was created, which was used to check for smooth hull and basic components arrangement
Then cross-sections were added in positions of the frames considering the material thickness (10 mm plywood). Frames' top surfaces are worked to the same height to rest on a board which makes the basement for the construction
Frigate hull design for "shell on thick frames"™ method
Framing on the basement
Framing in assembly. Planking with pinewood planks using glue and staple gun. Quick and easy
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The purpose was to build Swedish frigate hull using "shell on thick frames"™ method. This method logically derives from A. Baranov's "shell on billet" method, being more rational for single model construction
Fully planked hull (first planking) with the basement removed
Result
The hull is ready for the second planking. Excessive amounts of frames are removed, gun ports are cut