MikeyC38

Hi Barrie I've just seen your post. If you are going to get into CNC routing etc. you will need the following skillset 1) Be comfortable using a 2D/3D CAD package (something like TurboCAD) 2) Be comfortable using CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software - this generates the cut path Gcode for your CNC to cut the parts There is no substitutes for 1) or 2) It is a pre-requisite for using a CNC machine. This is the workflow CAD->Drawing->CAM->Gcode->CNC-Finished Parts The package I use (Turbocad pro platinum 2019) has a trace facility, but I have never got good results from it. I insert the pdf file as a "layer" into the drawing, scale it to the correct size, then manually trace the lines using the CAD tools of lines and splines. I have had good results from this for the CAD manufacture of ply parts for an RC multi-racer boat from magazine plan. Hope this helps Mike

Hi All I made my building board from a piece of kitchin top (plain, no finish) very dense around 600 x 1500 and covered with Sundela board glued on with contact adhesive. The kitchin top is around 40mm thick very heavy won't warp. Perfectly flat for building. Regards Mike

I too am looking for a UK importer for Valenta models.(Sharp Wind F3J) Otherwise I guess it will have to be one of the German modelshops.... Many thanks Mike

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