Value of a model?

[Rick Sheerin]

Greg I really like the looks of that front overhang! I've never seen that before. I may have to incorporate something similar into what I end up doing!

very cool!

SFC Hall- If you like the front overhang design, check out the pictures of my FanDrop build in my album.

[GPW]

Building models is great Fun , if you like to do that (I do!!!) But we always do lots of preliminary drawings on grid paper . That way you can approximate the size (and your size) so much better...
any miscalculations can be easily erased...
Once you've got all the details worked out on paper , you can refer to them in the build...Trust me, it saves lots of time and money...

PS. we build our models out of fan fold insulating foam (Loews) 2'X4' sheets , 1/4" thick ... easy, and cheap for experimenting...

our plane models and drawings www.FoamFly.com/gallery/Glen the same can be applied to trailers..and no wings to build either...

[MrBuzz]

Not sure about the value of a scale model either. But...It's a good idea to lay out the floor plan to scale...and then actually measure it out on a 4X8 sheet of plywood or the garage floor to make sure you are getting the space that you think you are getting. Move around within the full-size layout and make sure you can be comfortable. Do the same thing with vertical measurements. It doesn't matter how nice a design or floor plan looks on paper if you can't live in it.
I like the floor plan and TTT drawings that are in your album. Looks similar to something I am planning right now. What are the dimensions?

[GPW]

Mr. B...My Album ??? They can be any size you need...Which ones are you interested in specifically for more details ...??? If you're not asking about my album , just ignore this OK!!!

[boardhead]

When building my tear, the biggest lesson I learned was how much time and work is involved. Looking back, building a model wouldn't have helped me at all - it would have just added more time and work to an already large project.

[GPW]

Board, it doesn't have to be a solid model... Look at Mike's wonderful virtual models...
We were able to save much time and frustration working out details such as galley /hatch wall, etc. construction in advance on paper. Our build was a quick and painless experience, and quite enjoyable too ... The only problem now is we can't stop drawing /modeling new trailers that we'd like to build ...so many ideas/methods, I'd need a bigger yard to store all the ones we've made drawings of... nobody warned me that this was so addictive ...