Tuesday, November 12, 2013

FlisKits Tartar Build Part 9, Strake Covers

Normally I'd score a fold line using the rolled over back (handle) of a razor blade. (Tape over the blade so you won't cut your fingers.)
This technique works well for a rounded leading edge fold.
This cover pieced needed a sharp square fold.

TIP: For a more accurate cut right on the line: Set your blade on the line then slide the straightedge up to the blade. This gives you the proper spacing for the thickness of the blade and leaves the blade tip right on the line to be cut.



After folding the cover it didn't have the sharp edge I was looking for.
The covers also came up short not covering the entire side of the strake.
Time to make adjustments and cut more!
Luckily I scanned the original and printed up extras.

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