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Stearman
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Posted on: May 21, 2019 - 8:07pm
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Lew, there are several small models of the Daihutsu barge, you could build one and then see if your local library has a 3D scanner. The operator could probably easily make the cross section drawings you need you need. Then take the file to a print shop! I have also thought of building a Daihutsu, ever since I found out that was the real reason JFK wanted to mount the 37MM on the bow!
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Rock55
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Posted on: May 24, 2019 - 9:33am
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Hello. I have been following this subject with interest as it has been a source of many questions. I have found that there is in fact a paper card model of the 14 meter Diahatsu "barge" available to download on the internet. If I can find where it is I will try to post the site but if I cannot find it have it somewhere. It can be built as is or perhaps serve as templates for a plastic version.
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Lew Zee
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Posted on: May 24, 2019 - 10:25pm
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Some good ideas. I've seen the paper model - don't know if that would help with the bow curves. As for the models I saw one set that was pretty small, I believe 1/300 scale and the underside of the bow (bows?) had no detail there as it was a waterline model. The Tamiya (whole set of WWII Japanese small craft) is 1/350 scale - and this barge would be just over 1-1/2 inches long. Bringing that up accurately to a 1/16 scale model means that any error in measurement would be about 20 times that for a 1/16 scale model.
As a retired equipment designer I probably can work with the drawing you see at the top of this thread posting using the side and top views - and fudge in the radii where the bows meet the hull. That would probably be my best option. It would be a little length process - getting the sections figured out in 2D modeling then import into my 3D modeling software, and eventually to my 3D printer.
I was hoping for some better drawings as my queue for model boat building is pretty extensive.
Thanks for the help!
Lew
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billpr
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Posted on: May 27, 2019 - 7:11pm
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Sure looks like thick wood hull. No wonder it took a lot of fire power to sink one.
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Lew Zee
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Posted on: May 28, 2019 - 5:38pm
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Thanks Arjan,
I looked at the links and saw the one with the 1/16 scale barge. Disappointing that nothing was added since 2009 - would like to see the finished model.
Is anyone interested in a model of this barge? This might prompt me to start making a 3D model and put it on Shapeways or make it available somewhere else. A model Shapeways might be limited due to the size of the print area. Could make it in multiple pieces for a larger scale. It looks like Shapeways limit for a model of this barge would be about 1/22 scale so 1/32, 1/35, and 1/72 scales (common PT boat models) are feasible. A 1/16 scale Daihatsu could be made in two pieces - but I would probably make that on my 3D printer.
Lew
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Lew Zee
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Posted on: May 29, 2019 - 9:31pm
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I checked out those sites - thanks. I did miss the second page on the 1/16 build. Looking good. Lew
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