Posted by Mark Darrah on June 01, 1999 at 03:57:09 in 12.75.159.124:
In Reply to: Re: Starting a new thread - Photo-etch bulkheads and windows posted by Loren Perry on June 01, 1999 at 01:55:07:
Loren,
I don't wish to throw a monkey wrench into things, but I want to get some things off my chest. You are the expert here, so tell me if my reservations are unwarranted.
I don't know if I like the idea of raised window frames. Most were flush with the walls. The officer's deckhouse would be an exception. For them, having separate parts would allow us to pose the officer's deckhouse windows open.
Is dave's original idea (flanged window frames inserted into openings in the walls from behind) not practical? Without separate frames, painting the frames would be as difficult as it is now. If the windows MUST be part of the walls, I would rather have them the same "depth" as the walls, with an etched outline around each one corresponding to the outside of the actual frame. That might allow for the use of thinner stock, too.
Also, why do you have to do everything on the same sheet? Delicate things like funnel gratings, handwheels would be difficult to achieve in thick stock, not to mention being out of scale. Why not two sheets?
Probably the most important thing will be making sure everything is covered. We need detailed input from everyone on what we want.
If the set is going to be a compromise, I don't think I'll be interested. I realize that you can't please everybody, so please don't take offense. I'm NOT trying to be arrogant. I just want to give you an honest input.
Regards,
Mark
P.S. Are you willing to work with us, or do you plan to do this on your own? I'm sure that many including Bruce, Bob, and Mike Pell would like to have some input into the design (me too).