15mm New Vistula Legion ( NVL)

[zrunelord]

Bang on.👍👍👍
Exactly what I do with my scratchbuilds to avoid thick corners/ joins. Sticking them with PVA  &/or flooding with CA
I find that pressing them with a flat jaw pliers really gives a square , strong joint.

Z

[Billchuck]

I use long straight tweezers instead of pliers for the same result.

[zrunelord]

Yes those come in very handy for tight places. Especially the self closing ones. The only snag I find with these are they're usually heavy & long , so you have to find a way to rest them for fear of them twisting & damaging the build.Like these.


Small , sprung plastic clamps help also.You can never have enough sprung clamps.
Though you have to make sure that any clamp you use, does not damage the workpiece.like these


I also use a clamp assembly, like those used for soldering electronics  , for holding  complicated builds.
Like these


Z

[CookAndrewB]

Awesome. I'm definitely not against giving something a go and seeing what turns out. I just wasn't sure if there was a simple rule of thumb about cutting angles that I hadn't yet come across.

[zrunelord]

Yes do give it a try.
Just came to mind that you can also use a compass , or a divider & a protractor ( as used in geometrical constructions ) to make /measure angles.Just keep in mind that angles are governed by the lengths & breadths of a particular build & more often than not, are just a simple joining of points ( i.e. they are produced automatically once the general  dimensions are set .... as in technical or engineering drawing ).

Look at it this way. 2 x 100 mm lines meet at 90deg  , if you were to join the other 2 points, then the other 2 angles will be 45deg ...... but if one of the lines is made longer or shorter than the other 2 angles will change automatically.

Do share what you build  & ask if you get stuck.

The most important thing is that if it looks right then it is, even if it looks wacky & goes against the laws of science... it is scifi afterall 

Z