normanh
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normanh got a reaction from iiihmb in Yard arm tapering
I shape mine purely by hand and eye, marking the end grain with a black dot the size/diameter I wish the yard needs to finish up. Then I mark the position from where the taper starts. Using a good small hand file I file to the end from the start mark carefully rotating the yard on the edge of my work bench until the correct profile is obtained. I have used this technique on all 3 of my models to date now never fails. Just to finish I twist the yard in some fine abrasive to give a good finish that's about 30 in total. No machines used or needed.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from Canute in Yard arm tapering
I shape mine purely by hand and eye, marking the end grain with a black dot the size/diameter I wish the yard needs to finish up. Then I mark the position from where the taper starts. Using a good small hand file I file to the end from the start mark carefully rotating the yard on the edge of my work bench until the correct profile is obtained. I have used this technique on all 3 of my models to date now never fails. Just to finish I twist the yard in some fine abrasive to give a good finish that's about 30 in total. No machines used or needed.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from thibaultron in ARGHH! Plans needed for Mortar Vessel Convulsion UPDATED
I still have plans and can scan the relevant pages to A4. Hopefully without breaching copyright
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normanh got a reaction from CaptainSteve in ARGHH! Plans needed for Mortar Vessel Convulsion UPDATED
I still have plans and can scan the relevant pages to A4. Hopefully without breaching copyright
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in ARGHH! Plans needed for Mortar Vessel Convulsion UPDATED
I still have plans and can scan the relevant pages to A4. Hopefully without breaching copyright
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normanh got a reaction from Canute in ARGHH! Plans needed for Mortar Vessel Convulsion UPDATED
I still have plans and can scan the relevant pages to A4. Hopefully without breaching copyright
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from Don9of11 in Unknown Ship
Theres nothing on the back of the canvas Don, I have already looked, no backing there.
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normanh got a reaction from jud in Unknown Ship
Yes - very likely Stars and Stripes
Found this as well - a very similar composition!
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in Unknown Ship
Yes - very likely Stars and Stripes
Found this as well - a very similar composition!
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in Unknown Ship
Where Jud? Yes I see a shadow below the house flag!
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in Unknown Ship
Theres nothing on the back of the canvas Don, I have already looked, no backing there.
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in Unknown Ship
Matle I think you are right based on the flag http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us~hfgr.html colours match perfectly on the flag but still cant explain the Red Duster.
This looks very familar http://finishingtouchgallery.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Flying-Cloud-Yankee-Clipper-1851-1874-350x250.jpg
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from mtaylor in Unknown Ship
Unlikely to be American due to her flying the Red Duster, its not a courtesy flag no Stars and Stripes visible. I did try and look up the main mast flag but theres likely 100's of companies on the link I found and no easy way to look at each other than one at a time.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from thibaultron in Unknown Ship
Yes - very likely Stars and Stripes
Found this as well - a very similar composition!
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from thibaultron in Unknown Ship
Where Jud? Yes I see a shadow below the house flag!
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from thibaultron in Unknown Ship
Theres nothing on the back of the canvas Don, I have already looked, no backing there.
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from thibaultron in Unknown Ship
Matle I think you are right based on the flag http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us~hfgr.html colours match perfectly on the flag but still cant explain the Red Duster.
This looks very familar http://finishingtouchgallery.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Flying-Cloud-Yankee-Clipper-1851-1874-350x250.jpg
Norman
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normanh got a reaction from thibaultron in Unknown Ship
Unlikely to be American due to her flying the Red Duster, its not a courtesy flag no Stars and Stripes visible. I did try and look up the main mast flag but theres likely 100's of companies on the link I found and no easy way to look at each other than one at a time.
Norman
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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.
Thanks
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 thibaultron in Unknown Ship
Not sure if this will work hopefully it will as I have cut the flags from the original picture, maybe these will help with the shipping line?
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normanh got a reaction from Canute in Unknown Ship
Not sure if this will work hopefully it will as I have cut the flags from the original picture, maybe these will help with the shipping line?
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normanh got a reaction from popeye the sailor 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 Canute 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 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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