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29 Apr 2024 08:21:57 EDT (-0400)
  Re: RMS Titanic  
From: Thomas de Groot
Date: 16 Dec 2018 02:28:23
Message: <5c15fe97@news.povray.org>
On 15-12-2018 14:48, Stephen wrote:
> On 15/12/2018 12:06, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> On 15-12-2018 12:23, Stephen wrote:
>> [snip]
>>
>>>
>>> What I would really like is a series of cross sections from bow to 
>>> stern. Then, I think, I could use Blender's Nurbs.
>>
>> Cross sections is also what is used by Delftship to build a hull by 
>> the way... ;-)
>>
> 
> As how it is traditionally done in shipbuilding. First the keel then the 
> frames (ribs). Comprising of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd futtocks (I just had 
> to use that word.) Finally the hull.

Futtocks... I like that word! Going to scribble it down in my little 
pocket book for later reference/use.

[Thomas ranting at the baker's: "You should watch your futtocks there, 
before the bread turns stale!"]

> 
> 
>>>
>>> Well, what do you know?
>>> Have you seen this page?
>>> https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-hidden-deck.html
>>>
>>> Which is annoying as life is too "interesting" just now to start a 
>>> major project.
>>>
>>
>> So true...
>>
>>
> 
> And I'm not talking about Brexit. Although that is mind blowingly 
> interesting.
> 

Brexit? I believe it is now time to send Jodie Whittaker to Downing 
Street...

-- 
Thomas


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