Posted by Phillip J on February 23, 1999 at 13:58:40 in 209.81.192.152:
In Reply to: 5" X 7" ship building posted by A. Valenti on February 23, 1999 at 10:55:30:
: Interesting problem a friends daughter was given the task to build a ship no bigger then 5" x 8" what is the best material do make the ship out of to carry the greatest weight and why.
: ANY Ideas????
The best thing to do is to not worry about looks! Make it into a perfect rectangle (5x8") and give it a flat bottom. Flat bottom boats are more stable with uneven loads then boats with solid keels. As far as material goes use any thing that is light and strong, such as plastic!
hope that helps!
Phillip J