Well, I took Garry’s 1977 Atlas plans over to my favorite reprographics center to get them reduced to 1:25 scale. When they were reproducing my plans, they saw what they were and a number of discussions followed (they are into R/C cars and such). One thing led to another; then, they took me in the back to show me their laser cutter (32” capability) and their 5’ x 10’ CNC router.
Now this opens up a whole new world of possibilities! Discussions ensued, and it looks like I may be able to reproduce Garry’s hull in 1:25 scale as either a laser-cut kit or a CNC routed kit. I chose 1:25 scale instead of 1:24 because I just happen to have a 1:25 scale AMT plastic model kit of an Allison V-1710 that is perfect for this size hull. I need to do some AutoCAD work to produce cutting files and revise the motor/battery locations, but that is an easy task.
Anybody thinking what I’m thinking???
Now this opens up a whole new world of possibilities! Discussions ensued, and it looks like I may be able to reproduce Garry’s hull in 1:25 scale as either a laser-cut kit or a CNC routed kit. I chose 1:25 scale instead of 1:24 because I just happen to have a 1:25 scale AMT plastic model kit of an Allison V-1710 that is perfect for this size hull. I need to do some AutoCAD work to produce cutting files and revise the motor/battery locations, but that is an easy task.
Anybody thinking what I’m thinking???

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