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middle_watch
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Lost Shadow

Post by middle_watch »

Okay, what the heck is "Lost Shadow" build method???

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RickF
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Post by RickF »

Sounds like it might be like "lost wax" casting. Maybe you have a solid wax (or similar) plug made up, which you then cover with the planking, then melt or break up the plug to leave a planked shell?

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Post by middle_watch »

Not for me if it is, I can just see all my planks falling to a heap on the worktop as the wax melts!
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Post by RickF »

Yes, could be a bit dodgy. However, I've seen a similar method used for making ships' boats - a wooden former, covered with card or styrene strips, that's later removed. This seems to work OK.
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