Sun Shades

[Mark S.]

Gents:

In the process of building sunshades for my diorama's. The first is one that is seen in photos from various undisclosed deployed airfields. In 1/72 scale the size of the components get so small that they don't of the rigidity that is needed. Once I set the location I'll glue it down to keep the bents plumb.

Edited March 8, 2006 by Mark S.

[Mark S.]

As you can see my quality isn't the best.

The bents are on 15 foot centers. The start of the gable is 25 ft. 6 inches above the concrete. Length of the structure center to center first to last bent is 75 ft. Slope on the gable 2/12.

[Mark S.]

Here's one with the roof canvas on. Used heavy paper. Anyone have a better idea? Looks to stiff to me. The bents are made from .080 x .100 in bar stock. Knee braces 1/16" or 3/32" angles.

[Mark S.]

The X-bracing is .025" rod. Attempted sewing thread but too much a PITA. Hope to find a Hi-Res photo of a forward deployed site, print it on 24" x 36" paper and add an existing shelter of mine to create a forward deployed diorama.

Mark

[Mark S.]

Here's the Mk-1 Sunshade seen in many of the photos posted on this site and others. Could use help in finding a suitable covering.

[Mark S.]

Here's a side view. I placed tan gift wrap tissue paper on it to see if it would be suitable but think it's too thin. The main beams are 3/16 wide flange shapes. The gables are made form .060 x .060 bar. Columns from 1/8" dia pipe. Struts (horizontal members along the sides) 3/32 angle. Knee braces 1/16" angle. columns are 25 ft on center (remember 1/72 scale). Height to unerside or beams 25'-6".

Any suggestions for a covering would be appreciated.

I have two more sunshades built except for the simulated metal roofing. That's on order. I'll post when I get it done.

All for now.

Mark

Edited March 8, 2006 by Mark S.