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School Project.. by Eddie on 03-31-2007 at 01:03 PM

Hey guys, for a school project i got ages ago bt forgot bout i have to build a boat, but im not sure what material to use for the hull and things, anyone want to help me out here? :) thanks.

RE: School Project.. by Nathan on 03-31-2007 at 01:04 PM

for the boat shell use foam

RE: School Project.. by Eddie on 03-31-2007 at 01:05 PM

Mmm will it be paintable, and will it float? :P lol i still need to choose a type of boat aswell *-)

RE: School Project.. by John Anderton on 03-31-2007 at 01:07 PM

Foam floats for sure. How much weight it can take is a different matter :P

RE: School Project.. by Eddie on 03-31-2007 at 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by John Anderton
Foam floats for sure. How much weight it can take is a different matter :P
Eh well simply, i need the hull, painted, the mast, sails etc, or if its a speed boat style yeh.
RE: School Project.. by John Anderton on 03-31-2007 at 01:37 PM

How big does this thing have to be?

RE: School Project.. by Eddie on 03-31-2007 at 02:15 PM

Ermm it has to fit in your average sink *-)

RE: School Project.. by Volv on 03-31-2007 at 03:04 PM

Just use a plastic or styrofoam fast-food container, with some play-dough to attach two paddlepop stick (icecream sticks) masts to the boat with a piece of paper between the two sticks for a sail :p

RE: School Project.. by Eddie on 03-31-2007 at 03:16 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Volv
Just use a plastic or styrofoam fast-food container, with some play-dough to attach two paddlepop stick (icecream sticks) masts to the boat with a piece of paper between the two sticks for a sail :p
Lol it only has to float to pass, i could get a friggen cork and stick a twig in it and say its a boat, but i want a half decent one atleast, someone recommended "Balsa" your thoughts?
RE: School Project.. by MeEtc on 03-31-2007 at 03:27 PM

balsa wood is really easy to work with, and is really buoyant

I remember that one of my friends had to make a boat that had to hold a person before. The only allowable materials were cardboard and duct tape :P

RE: School Project.. by Eddie on 03-31-2007 at 03:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MeEtc
balsa wood is really easy to work with, and is really buoyant

I remember that one of my friends had to make a boat that had to hold a person before. The only allowable materials were cardboard and duct tape :P
wtf? lol :P yeah i think i will head upto Bunnings (DIY Store) and grab some tomorro :) yaay :P