Boat Float 2008
 

 
 
DSCN0706 | Constructing 1/12 scale models of past and proposed boat designs.
DSCN0706 		DSCN0711 | Well, it can hold pennies....but what about Rotaractors?
DSCN0711 		DSCN0720 | Test of a more detailed 1/12 scale model in the sink.
DSCN0720 		DSCN0722 | We can see how the previous year's design is sub-optimal.
DSCN0722 		DSCN0723 | Don't tip!
DSCN0723 		DSCN0724 | Building a 1/4 scale model.
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DSCN0725 | See, there's still a use for phone books!
DSCN0725 		DSCN0726 | Gluing on the front and back pieces.
DSCN0726 		DSCN0727 | Looks sea-worthy.
DSCN0727 		DSCN0729 | Almost ready for testing.
DSCN0729 		DSCN0730 | Might as well test the color scheme on the scale model.
DSCN0730 		DSCN0732 | The curved shape of the taco shell is actually noticable.
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DSCN0733 | It floats!
DSCN0733 		DSCN0734 | Starting to add weight...
DSCN0734 		DSCN0736 | A demonstration of why it is critical to protect the open cardboard edges.
DSCN0736 		DSCN0738 | It's also critical to protect the glued joints.
DSCN0738 		DSCN0740 | Up to 12.5 pounds.
DSCN0740 		DSCN0743 | The boat with 15 pounds. Unfortunately, it's taking on quite a bit of water because the joints are not well protected.
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DSCN0746 | It's sinking!
DSCN0746 		DSCN0748 | Even with a lot of water, it still floats and is still laterally stable.
DSCN0748 		DSCN0751 | Massive cardboard failure. However, water did not seep through the sealed/painted sides.
DSCN0751 		DSCN0754 | This shows how protecting the open edges is critical.
DSCN0754 		DSCN0758 | Testing different types of edge protection.
DSCN0758 		DSCN0759 | No protection = bad. Just tape = still pretty bad.
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DSCN0760 | Just caulk = still bad. Both caulk and tape = pretty good.
DSCN0760 		DSCN0761 | We rented a truck to move the cardboard sheets we acquired. It was the only way to do it without damaging them.
DSCN0761 		DSCN0762 | That's a lot of cardboard!
DSCN0762 		DSCN0763 | Moved the cardboard into the garage...
DSCN0763 		DSCN0764 | The first part of the hull.
DSCN0764 		DSCN0768 | The template used to create the curvature on the sides.
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DSCN0769 | The first hull piece with curvature.
DSCN0769 		DSCN0772 | Transferring the shape onto the second hull piece.
DSCN0772 		DSCN0774 | The three hull pieces. They make for a pretty thick hull!
DSCN0774 		DSCN0779 | Applying caulking to the open edges of the cardboard.
DSCN0779 		DSCN0781 | Good caulking coverage.
DSCN0781 		DSCN0782 | Taping over the caulked edges.
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DSCN0783 | The first piece is caulked and taped.
DSCN0783 		DSCN0785 | Scoring and folding the hull pieces.
DSCN0785 		DSCN0786 | The first layer folded.
DSCN0786 		DSCN0787 | The hull folded.
DSCN0787 		DSCN0790 | Preparing to glue the layers together. They are so strong, they stand on their own.
DSCN0790 		DSCN0791 | Gluing the first two layers.
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DSCN0792 | Glue art!
DSCN0792 		DSCN0793 | A jurry-rigged gluing jig.
DSCN0793 		DSCN0794 | After gluing, it retains its shape with no support.
DSCN0794 		DSCN0795 | Gluing the third layer.
DSCN0795 		DSCN0798 | Stephanie with a ribbing template.
DSCN0798 		DSCN0799 | Stephanie traces out the template to make copies.
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DSCN0800 | Caulking the ribbing pieces.
DSCN0800 		DSCN0801 | More ribbing pieces.
DSCN0801 		DSCN0803 | Taping the caulked edges.
DSCN0803 		DSCN0806 | Gluing the ribbing pieces.
DSCN0806 		DSCN0807 | More gluing!
DSCN0807 		DSCN0809 | A mock-up of the boat.
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DSCN0812 | Starting to make templates for the front.
DSCN0812 		DSCN0814 | More front template action.
DSCN0814 		DSCN0816 | The front template is done!
DSCN0816 		DSCN0819 | The rear template.
DSCN0819 		DSCN0820 | The templates, flat.
DSCN0820 		DSCN0822 | The constructed front and read pieces, with appropriate size variation.
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DSCN0823 | The front and rear pieces with caulking.
DSCN0823 		DSCN0826 | Gluing the front and rear pieces.
DSCN0826 		DSCN0830 | Attaching the front.
DSCN0830 		DSCN0832 | Attaching the rear.
DSCN0832 		DSCN0836 | The ribbing proved not to be the exact same shape as the boat and needed some coersion to stick.
DSCN0836 		DSCN0837 | The joints after taping.
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DSCN0840 | The inside joint taped.
DSCN0840 		DSCN0841 | Applying water sealant.
DSCN0841 		DSCN0842 | The first coat of primer.
DSCN0842 		DSCN0846 | The second coat of primer.
DSCN0846 		DSCN0847 | Starting to paint the taco.
DSCN0847 		DSCN0855 | The second coat of brown.
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DSCN0856 | The first coat of yellow.
DSCN0856 		DSCN0859 | The second coat of yellow.
DSCN0859 		DSCN0861 | Eric makes some tomatoes.
DSCN0861 		DSCN0862 | Eric paints tomatoes.
DSCN0862 		DSCN0867 | The finished paint job.
DSCN0867 		DSCN0869 | Taco shell-like texturing on the sides.
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DSCN0871 | Computer graphics.
DSCN0871 		DSCN0873 | The starboard side with graphics.
DSCN0873 		DSCN0875 | The port side with graphics.
DSCN0875 		DSCN0876 | Attaching the shelves.
DSCN0876 		DSCN0878 | Lettuce and the first of our Taco Bell dogs.
DSCN0878 		DSCN0880 | Eric attaches maracas.
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DSCN0882 | Dave and Eric with the finished taco.
DSCN0882 		DSCN0983 | A poster!
DSCN0983 		IMG_3101 | The Soggy Taco prepares for its maiden voyage.
IMG_3101 		IMG_3102 | The taco enters Lake Kittamaquindi.
IMG_3102 		IMG_3103 | And they're off.
IMG_3103 		IMG_3104 | And they're going the wrong direction.
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IMG_3105 | The Swiss Navy breaks away.
IMG_3105 		IMG_3107 | Still traveling rightward.
IMG_3107 		IMG_3108 | Now going the other direction.
IMG_3108 		IMG_3109 | Finally around the buoy.
IMG_3109 		IMG_3111 | Make our way to the finish line.
IMG_3111 		IMG_3112 | The audience watches as the taco crosses the lake.
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IMG_3115 | Passing the finish line and approaching the shore.
IMG_3115 		IMG_3116 | The Columbia Rotary boards their boat.
IMG_3116 		IMG_3117 | Head start finds that a long narrow boat may not be a good design.
IMG_3117 		IMG_3118 | The Soggy Taco marches back towards the docks.
IMG_3118 		IMG_3119 | Our victory march....or our second place march.
IMG_3119 		IMG_3122 | The audience gets a close look at the taco.
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IMG_3124 | Standing in the boats is not recommended.
IMG_3124 		IMG_3128 | A shark-boat! Now there's an original design...
IMG_3128 		IMG_3129 | Long Reach Interact sinks.
IMG_3129 		IMG_3133 | A mid-water collision!
IMG_3133 		IMG_3136 | Boarding the Adequate Too and the MBC Graphics boat, which was just slightly less impressive than last year's viking ship.
IMG_3136 		IMG_3137 | And they're off.
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IMG_3139 | The Titanic sails with some icebergs floating behind it.
IMG_3139 		IMG_3141 | Surprisingly, the Titanic did not sink.
IMG_3141 		IMG_3143 | While this shape may work for a paper boat that doesn't need to travel in a particular direction, it did not work well for this team.
IMG_3143 		IMG_3144 | And they're down!
IMG_3144 		IMG_3145 | Dave and Eric prepare for the challenge race.
IMG_3145 		IMG_3147 | The Soggy Taco is read for another race.
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IMG_3150 | The challenge race starts. And the Head Start boat is upside down....again.
IMG_3150 		IMG_3151 | BLA takes the lead.
IMG_3151 		IMG_3152 | We made it around the buoy.
IMG_3152 		IMG_3154 | Making our way towards the finish line.
IMG_3154 		IMG_3155 | Ben watches from the far dock.
IMG_3155 		IMG_3157 | The taco crosses the finish line.
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IMG_3159 | A naval battle breaks out.
IMG_3159 		IMG_3161 | We await our award.....which unfortunately didn't come.
IMG_3161 		t01 | Our extra crew mates.
t01 		t02 | Dave with the Soggy Taco after we delivered it to the docks.
t02 		t03 | The taco prepares to launch.
t03 		t04 | There were many boats at this year's float.
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t05 | A variety of designs.
t05 		t07 | Boarding the taco.
t07 		t08 | And they're off.
t08 		t09 | And they're going crooked.
t09 		t10 | Back on course...
t10 		t11 | Overcorrected!
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t13 | The Columbia Rotary with an upside down Head Start.
t13 		t14 | Dave and Eric prepare for the challenge race.
t14 		t16 | Oh, it's on!
t16 		t17 | And they're off!
t17 		t18 | And they're down!
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This album has 137 photos in total.
Album was created 12/5/10 6:50 PM.