normanh
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normanh got a reaction from Don9of11 in Unknown Ship
Purchased this oil painting a few months back of a sailing ship in full sail -its oil on canvas, Reeves branded canvas on what looks to be very professionally mounted in a frame all brass screws, my thoughts maybe 50's/60's painting. The artist has signed the picture - H Rowen. The ship is flying the Red Duster so shes British. I have no other details. At first I thought maybe the Cutty Sark but shes not carrying enough canvas, any thoughts guys on her name?
Oh I paid the huge sum of £12 a bargin I thought from a local antique centre a few weekends back, its in very good condition with just one small fleck of missing paint. It was complete with a very tidy professional frame as well.
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Norman
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normanh got a reaction from John Allen in Unknown Ship
Purchased this oil painting a few months back of a sailing ship in full sail -its oil on canvas, Reeves branded canvas on what looks to be very professionally mounted in a frame all brass screws, my thoughts maybe 50's/60's painting. The artist has signed the picture - H Rowen. The ship is flying the Red Duster so shes British. I have no other details. At first I thought maybe the Cutty Sark but shes not carrying enough canvas, any thoughts guys on her name?
Oh I paid the huge sum of £12 a bargin I thought from a local antique centre a few weekends back, its in very good condition with just one small fleck of missing paint. It was complete with a very tidy professional frame as well.
Thanks
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in A fully functional submarine from Spain 1858
A number of years back this submarine was featured in a model build in the forums. Cant remember much all that data has been lost now.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from Canute in A fully functional submarine from Spain 1858
A number of years back this submarine was featured in a model build in the forums. Cant remember much all that data has been lost now.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from thibaultron in A fully functional submarine from Spain 1858
A number of years back this submarine was featured in a model build in the forums. Cant remember much all that data has been lost now.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from Canute in 80 Years Later, Polar Explorer’s Sunken Ship Floats Again
The Maud will make a further valuable exhibit in the Fram Museum at Oslo - this is well worth a visit just up the road from the Viking Ship Museum.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from thibaultron in The Bitumen Experiment
Just passing on my knowledge and experience, bitumen is a wonderful substance but needs to be used with care and can vary enormously depending on source. I can sugest no alternatives. I have no experience of mixing with beeswax, paraffin wax yes.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from Bob Cleek in The Bitumen Experiment
Guys - I wouldnt use bitumen if I was you its simply not uv stable, I realise its in small amouts but the thinner the bitumen film the shorter life it will have. Bitumen needs to be protected from surface oxidation. In commercial applications this can be very relevant. I am a former bitumen chemist with a stack of text on the subject based on data published by Shell. In a thin film application it can reduce to dust with light esposure, grades are usually a straight PEN grade typically represented by the numbers 25 to 300 or an oxidised Grade based on two numbers such as 95/25 these numbers relfect the test reults in simple mechincal tests used in industry.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in Photos from Viking Ship Museum in Oslo Norway
This is just a fantastic museum and needs to be visited, we visited Oslo in 2015.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in 80 Years Later, Polar Explorer’s Sunken Ship Floats Again
The Maud will make a further valuable exhibit in the Fram Museum at Oslo - this is well worth a visit just up the road from the Viking Ship Museum.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in 80 Years Later, Polar Explorer’s Sunken Ship Floats Again
The Maud will make a further valuable exhibit in the Fram Museum at Oslo - this is well worth a visit just up the road from the Viking Ship Museum.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from thibaultron in The Bitumen Experiment
Guys - I wouldnt use bitumen if I was you its simply not uv stable, I realise its in small amouts but the thinner the bitumen film the shorter life it will have. Bitumen needs to be protected from surface oxidation. In commercial applications this can be very relevant. I am a former bitumen chemist with a stack of text on the subject based on data published by Shell. In a thin film application it can reduce to dust with light esposure, grades are usually a straight PEN grade typically represented by the numbers 25 to 300 or an oxidised Grade based on two numbers such as 95/25 these numbers relfect the test reults in simple mechincal tests used in industry.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in Help with 2nd planking of Caldecraft Endeavour
The bows dont look to bad but the stern has bulkheads that dont flow and blend in with the planking hence the sharp bends that appear like ridges. The bulkheads must be well rounded on their edges top avoid this look, made that mistake my self on one of my Caldercraft builds, I was lucky to be able to correct a lot at the first planking stage.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from Canute in Squaring off a round dowel
Never had an issue using a good quality file for squaring off a round dowel, have used the technique on all my builds to date, start with a single flat turn it over through 180 degrees then put in the second. I usually repeat the 3rd and 4th flats holding the dowel in a small vise. To bring up the size I usually bond on some thin light coloured veneer a side at a time thick enough to bring up the square section to the original dowel diameter. Works equally well for a octagon section as well.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from src in Squaring off a round dowel
Never had an issue using a good quality file for squaring off a round dowel, have used the technique on all my builds to date, start with a single flat turn it over through 180 degrees then put in the second. I usually repeat the 3rd and 4th flats holding the dowel in a small vise. To bring up the size I usually bond on some thin light coloured veneer a side at a time thick enough to bring up the square section to the original dowel diameter. Works equally well for a octagon section as well.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from bhermann in Squaring off a round dowel
Never had an issue using a good quality file for squaring off a round dowel, have used the technique on all my builds to date, start with a single flat turn it over through 180 degrees then put in the second. I usually repeat the 3rd and 4th flats holding the dowel in a small vise. To bring up the size I usually bond on some thin light coloured veneer a side at a time thick enough to bring up the square section to the original dowel diameter. Works equally well for a octagon section as well.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in Squaring off a round dowel
Never had an issue using a good quality file for squaring off a round dowel, have used the technique on all my builds to date, start with a single flat turn it over through 180 degrees then put in the second. I usually repeat the 3rd and 4th flats holding the dowel in a small vise. To bring up the size I usually bond on some thin light coloured veneer a side at a time thick enough to bring up the square section to the original dowel diameter. Works equally well for a octagon section as well.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from CDW in 1:200 Trumpeter Iowa and Pontos Detail Set
I have the USS Arizona with the former White Ensign etch kits and a wooden combi and lots more work, just watch the bonding of the deck with mine I had to use a spray adhesive and the veneer is so thin light has penetrated the wood and killed the spray glue and given a few bubbles. Not too sure on how the self adhesive decks fair.. But above all wood terrific - must finish my model its 95% there and publish the build pics.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from Canute in 1:200 Trumpeter Iowa and Pontos Detail Set
I have the USS Arizona with the former White Ensign etch kits and a wooden combi and lots more work, just watch the bonding of the deck with mine I had to use a spray adhesive and the veneer is so thin light has penetrated the wood and killed the spray glue and given a few bubbles. Not too sure on how the self adhesive decks fair.. But above all wood terrific - must finish my model its 95% there and publish the build pics.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in 1:200 Trumpeter Iowa and Pontos Detail Set
I have the USS Arizona with the former White Ensign etch kits and a wooden combi and lots more work, just watch the bonding of the deck with mine I had to use a spray adhesive and the veneer is so thin light has penetrated the wood and killed the spray glue and given a few bubbles. Not too sure on how the self adhesive decks fair.. But above all wood terrific - must finish my model its 95% there and publish the build pics.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from davyboy in Gunpowder Kegs
I believe hazel was used in the bands of the powder casks.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from Canute in Gunpowder Kegs
I believe hazel was used in the bands of the powder casks.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in Gunpowder Kegs
I believe hazel was used in the bands of the powder casks.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from JerseyCity Frankie in CA for rigging
Strange as I have had more than enough problems using diluted PVA on rigging such as ratelines than that using CA, agreed CA can be brittle but I have had so many issues undoing an evenings work as the PVA hasnt held the knots. PVA diluted I find also leaves a slight sheen to the rigging on black thread. As yet I've not found anything fully satisfactory and thats 3 models under my belt.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from Canute in Mast and Spar replacements
I make all my spars and masts up using the birch dowel supplied in the Jokita kits, and laminate them to the correct shape. ships masts or spars were perfectly symmetrical, most made up from several timbers anyhow.
Norman
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