Archive for April 2026
Cinder block dome model
After constructing the Dome check-fixture (shown on a previous post) I decided to go all-out and make a foam model of the structure. I also wanted to know how many 6″ by 8″ by 8″ hollow cinderblocks it would take to construct the dome. An upper layer block sometimes needed to be shortened in order…
Read MoreMini Tug boat
I’ve always had a fascination with tug boats, especially ones that are very small. I love playing with the boundaries of a 4ft by 8ft sheet of 6mm thick fluted plastic. The material, if you’re careful, can withstand the weight of the pilot and take on small low speed run-ins with docks, branches or…
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