Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:12:27 -0700
From: lew plummer <jayhawk@sos.net>
To: BAIDARKA LIST <baidarka@lists.intelenet.net>
Subject: Re: [baidarka] paddling
Wynne Eden wrote:
>
> This is a truly beautiful boat, and paddle! You've done well.
>
> Couple of questionsabout the boat: What did you paint the sea eagle design
> with? Did you paint it before or after varnishing the canvas? You can
> post this response to the baidarka list if you'd prefer.
>
> I could use wmf or dxf, in that order. Send if you have the bandwidth.
>
> Thank you so much. The artwork has further inspired me.
>
> Wynne
>
> At 10:53 PM 7/25/98 -0700, you wrote:
> >
> >Paddle was matched to the user/boat. Not much is known about this
> >example as far as matching. I have made five examples in various
> >lengths. I did this by scaling, from the original, the length of the
> >three major elements, blade, loom, blade in length. I have found what
> >works best with my 17'x23" and 19.5'x18" baidarka.
> >
> >I have complete drawings in .dxf, .gcd, .vcd, . dwg or .wmf format. If
> >you have a software package that can read any of the formats listed let
> >me know, I sending paper costs money.
> >
> >Lew
> >
> >Attachment Converted: "c:\eudora\attach\paddle complete.jpg"
> >
The skin is ballistic nylon sealed with two part urethane. The graphic
is a Raven (the boat name) applied using a rectangular charcoal artiest
pencil before sealing. I can send a .doc, dxf, wmf file of the boat
with the graphic if you wish.
Lew