importance of blue prints

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Fergmiester

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February 2004
From: Out on the Briny Ocean Tossed
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Posted by Fergmiester on Friday, May 27, 2005 8:51 AM

I'm at the stage now that blue prints or diagrams (with dimensions) of structures would be a great asset. I have enjoyed building kits of houses and small structures but I know I could easily do it myself at a fraction of the cost if I had blue prints or diagrams and some photos.

Fergie

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IRONROOSTER

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June 2003
From: Culpeper, Va
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Posted by IRONROOSTER on Friday, May 27, 2005 8:13 AM

Depends on what I am doing. If I am building from scratch for a specific car or structure then I need a drawing of a known scale for measurements and placement of parts. If I'm freelancing then a picture for inspiration is enough. If I'm building a kit or buying RTR then I don't need them unless I want to modify the kit to a different specific prototype then I do need them.
Enjoy
Paul

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