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My plan is to print a reference line next to the scale line. Richard.
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Gaetan, I'm still not 100% convinced that this isn't actually a full-sized ship and you just have some really big clamps. Wonderful work! And thank you also for taking the time to provide excellent photographs so we can really see your model. I always look forward to seeing your posts. All the best, Richard
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Pat, You are using the the Feet/Decimal Inches unit? Thanks, Richard.
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Pat, I've purged the cache on Cloudflare, I don't think there's anything else to do. Hopefully the new version will get to you eventually 🤔. Richard.
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Yes, I posted it last night. I just checked on my phone and my wife's and it was working. Have you tried refreshing the page? Thanks, Richard.
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Pat, I've added Feet/Decimal inches as a unit: Enjoy 😀 Richard.
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Pat, Feet/Inches does not accept decimals. It assumes old fashioned "pre-decimal" numbers; i.e. Feet and inches as whole numbers and fractions of an inch. I need to add a new Feet/Decimal Inches unit. Gregory, To enter feet you separate the different units. So for 3ft 2 inches, enter 3 then a space then 2. For 3 ft 0 inches, enter 3 then space then 0. For the fractions enter a space after the inches. So for 3ft 2 4/5 inches, enter 3, space, 2, space, then 4/5. E.g.: The ... under the text box, means the software doesn't understand the number entered. The data entry was designed as a single box to make data entry easier but it's not always easy to also make it intuitive 😀. There is also a Help screen available from the menu on the bottom. Thanks for your input. Richard
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Banyan, Sorry, I'm a little confused. You can already enter 6.3 inches (or millimeters/meters): If this is not what you meant, please let me know. I have already started on an Android version. Until that's complete, you can still use the app via the browser on the phone. Because of the cost, I will not be building an iPhone version though. I can add Dutch units (or other countries), I just need some information: What were the units/sub-units called? How many cm or mm to each unit? So for French, I used: "The French foot, pied, measured 32.48 cm, and was divided into 12 inches—pouces—of 2.71 cm. The inch was further divided into 12 lines— lignes—of .226 cm, and finally, the line was divided into 12 points— points—measuring .0188 cm each. (from Boudriot and Berti 1993: 10.)". I didn't bother with points, 1.88 mm at full-size would be microscopic at scale model size! Apparently there were many different units at the time, see - https://units.fandom.com/wiki/Voet_(Old_Dutch) I have no idea which of these would be appropriate for ships of the time. Thanks, Richard
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You can enter decimals in either of the measurement fields except when the unit is feet/inches (English or French). If you can get drawings in the original vector format e.g. from a cad program then scaling is easy however if they're images or on paper then it's really difficult. Richard.
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There are two issues here, the first is it's very difficult technically, the other would be its potential for abetting piracy. Now that is possible. I'll give it some thought. Thanks for the suggestion, Richard.
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Thanks for your kind words Pete. It's odd, I've been writing software professionally for 40 years now and I don't think I've ever been so nervous releasing a product. Doubly odd considering how friendly a bunch we have here. Richard.
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Thanks Bruce and Svein Erik. And for the likes. Richard.
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I don't think you need to apologize. I like this site because it is friendly and generous. It's good to share your troubles sometimes. If others don't want to share then they shouldn't. And yes, there's always someone who has more troubles than life throws at each of us, but we shouldn't ignore them just because it's not the worse thing ever. All the best, Richard.
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I have created a website that provides an app for converting measurements between different scales and units. https://scale.programtheweb.com/ You can convert in either direction. Supported units are Meters, Millimeters, Inches, English Feet/Inches, and French Pied/Pouces/Lignes. There are standard scales built in but you can also enter your own. The site is free and does not require any sign-up. The software has been tested on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge browsers. It will also work on Android Chrome and the iPhone browser (although testing on that last one has been limited; my youngest daughter doesn't like me stealing her phone!). Any suggestions for improvements or bug reports are welcome. Hopefully people will find it useful. Richard
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There's a video of the machine they use to punch holes in the copper for the Constitution. Some one needs to build one of these but a bit smaller (say 1/48th). For the coppering on my cutter, I've pretended that it's just been done and hasn't been in the water yet 😀. This also matches the "new" look of the rest of the ship. Richard.
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Some footage of the interior of HMS Terror. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-49490400/franklin-expedition-new-footage-of-wreck-of-hms-terror The state of preservation is amazing - Richard
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Now that is a GOOD friend! I wonder if the router would be better than a laser? More waste but no char or angles. Since I have neither, I have no idea. Richard.
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Mini Lathe recommendations?
RichardG replied to jfinan's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Following one of the related links on that ebay page, there are several very small lathes in the $40-50 range. I'm wondering if one of these might work for small spars. If When I get to the masts on my cutter, I'm planning to use hand tools. While I wouldn't want to try turning brass cannon on a cheap lathe, for small wood items it might work. I'd love a Sherline but can't really justify the cost. I am saving up for the Byrnes table saw and sanders because I'd get a lot more use out of them. -
Excellent work! I hope your recovery goes well. Richard
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For below the waterline, various types of "anti-fouling" treatments go back a long way. See The History of the Prevention of Fouling. None of the treatments would be visible and "grungy" would probably be an accurate description. I would agree that merchant vessels probably weren't very colorful because of cost. Would tar have been used as a general preservative? Looking some older contemporary pictures, even the warships are mostly dark brown or black: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_art#/media/File:Accademia_-_Arrivo_a_Colonia_Cat.579_-_Vittore_Carpaccio.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_art#/media/File:Retour_d_Isabelle_de_France_en_Angleterre.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_art#/media/File:Gentile_da_Fabriano_064.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_art#/media/File:Pieter_Bruegel_d._Ä._031.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_art#/media/File:Bruegel,_Pieter_de_Oude_-_De_val_van_icarus_-_hi_res.jpg Somebody needs to invent a time machine so we can get photos! Richard.
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It is! I'm curious - the scale marked on the anchor drawing, what are the units? Thanks, Richard.
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Well I don't have a cat. But I did receive my package of sheets this afternoon (that might have been been one of those you mention Keith!). All the best, Richard
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Is the copper fairly hard then and so a bit springy? I don't have any brilliant ideas. Would contact adhesive work? Richard.
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I'm sorry to hear this. I've been very happy with the wood I bought from you. You're doing the right thing though. Although I suspect you may be busy on Monday! All the best to you and your family. Richard.
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I'll create a setup package and instructions for it and make it available. Sorry for diverting this thread Richard.
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