>Jacal Final

The final form, with thinner pieces and more regulated structure, is produced using .08 PETFG plastic sheets. Four sheets were used to mill the final pieces. Two passes, the hole pass and the contour pass, were used for each sheet. The final pieces were milled with almost not production problems, the lessons learned from the half scale model proved valuable. Within the next day or so the final form will be pinned and constructed.

>Sub-structure acrylic

Above demonstrates at full scale integrating the weave into the super structure. The dimensions of the members are from the rhino model and show spacing currently used in the digital model. By notching the superstructure, thinner strips of acrylic could be introduced accurately and seamlessly. the scale of these notches is too bulky however. Also, there needs to be the same number of horizontal notches, as vertical notches-the striped member doesn't follow the weave logic due to the 3x4 arrangement. Is this dense enough to accept mud plaster? The spacing of the thin members leaves about a 1"x.75" gap. On the final I will use a 4x4 notch scheme with a much shallower notch, perhaps half of what is shown, allowing for the desired weave.

>Sub-structure

Two weaving approaches were taken-weave within the grid and weave within the wing nut points. There seems to be more logic and dependability from weaving within the grid. I would like to try a notched scheme that would allow the fishing line to become more integrated to the members.