I'm always looking for ways to simplify the plans. But I'm [NOT?] sic. sure I follow you completely.
Some more explanation?
Because the angle along the edge (bow to stern) of the hull panels is so slight it is difficult to pick up straight away, which way the angle goes. This has now been proven by me and Bob.
Ok, on most engineering technical drawings, fine detail is often shown inside a circle, say 2" diameter, within 6" of the intersection of an angle that is close to but not quite 90, or in this case 180 degrees, and usually magnified, sometimes even exagerated to prove the point. The circle is then joined by a straight line to a smaller circle around the actual area of the intersection.
Easiest way to display is: draw a circle, this is a clockface. From the centre draw three lines to the edge: first to 12 o clock, another to 8 o clock and finally one to 4 o clock. The top two segments are the panels. The line to twelve o clock would be the seam. The angle at the bottom is the
important information. This would readily display which way the angle goes.
IF: for example' the angle needed to have been the other way, then the lines would have gone to 12, 2, 10 o clock Hope this clarifies my point.
Regards John.
Seriously though Matt might it be worthwhile to post a detail, enlarged of this type of panel set up, close to the area on the plans? I know 99% of pipple are gonna get it right. Those of us who's eyes ain't so hot any more might miss it and I'm sure a few would appreciate it.
