Re: tank kits [TANKS]

[Brian Kraack <bkraack-at-siscom.net>]

I think he can cut 12x24 sheets.  which means that some lengthwise bits 
of the tank body would be two sheets of ply.  but with proper keying of 
the sheets and a backer "board" behind the join, I believe it would be 
strong enough, especially after being internally reinforced with epoxy 
or fibreglass

David Cansler wrote:

> I love the idea and I would be in the market for one.
> I do have a question, what size is his work area, because the guys 
> that I have worked with don't have a big enough cutting area to cut 
> out the size that we need.
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> David
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>> Hi guys,
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>> I had an interesting idea that I wanted to get some input from you 
>> all on.  I have a buddy that owns a laser cutting system that he uses 
>> to make miniature war game model kits out of plywood (among other 
>> things).
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>> While I was designing something for him using Google Sketchup (which 
>> you should try if you haven't) I got to thinking about my as yet 
>> unfinished tank (it's T004 if you are curious), and how easy it would 
>> be to model in Sketchup and then cut on his laser machine.  This 
>> would primarily be a body kit, but it could also (at some point) 
>> include stuff for the internals, even precision cut roadwheels, etc. 
>> could be made.
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