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Hi J.C. Frankie, I have the Conway 1985 edition Bellona and the 1987 edition Diana books. Neither has a fold out plan unfortunately. Dave
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I have heard of Tobacco Pipe cleaners being used to simulate Baggywrinkles by wrapping them around the Stays,Shrouds etc where required. Dave
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When I was working making and repairing aircraft composite components we had a pair of "butchers gloves" in our workshop. They were made from Stainless Steel link chain just like the old Medieval Armour but much finer. Lightweight,comfortable to wear and both blade and saw proof. Wish I still had a pair as I have had a few scars since Dave
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Thanks Jaager,but i don't think I will bother buying a Wood Slicer blade. I had a play today with a larger bit and got a nice 7/8" x 3/4" piece,the cut-off pieces I ran through my little proxxon and have some nice small strips. As I got this wood from a container of firewood I'm quite happy to carry on as is. Every piece is a freebie. I just had a count and have 90 plus pieces to go. Regards, Dave
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Brian C and Jaager, Thank you for your replies gentlemen. I cut up a couple of pieces today after setting up the saw and am quite happy with the result but will try to obtain a blade with a finer tooth count. I do have the small Proxxon table saw which is adequate for my purpose. A Byrnes saw and thicknesser are outside my finances unfortunately. Kind regards, Dave
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I recently obtained a quantity of Boxwood. I actually rescued it from a container of "firewood",the average length of the pieces is around 9" with a diam ranging from 3/4" to 2 1/4". It still has the bark on. I bought a bandsaw today so what would be the best way to cut it for modelling purposes ? I was thinking of just cutting it into slices or is it better to leave well alone until required ? The tree was cut down around 18 months ago so I reckon it should be ok to use. Thank you, Dave Mods,if this in the wrong thread please move it.
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Having difficulty in identifying this pair of tackles
davyboy replied to cardely's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Hi cardely, They are the Falls for the Top Rope Pendants. Dave -
Treenails
davyboy replied to wallyh's topic in Planking Techniques's Click Here for Topics dedicated to planking!!!!
The easiest way to control the depth you want is to push the drill bit into the chuck,collet or pin vice leaving only the length you require protruding. No need for tape or colour marking the drill. Also less chance of breaking a small diam drill. Works every time for me Regards, Dave -
Hello Daniel, I have a question for you. How can the rudder pendants be used for emergency steering as shown ? In your photos here and the ones you posted of models (and the Victory) in the other thread all show the chains lashed to eyebolts thus preventing the chain from moving. It stands to reason that there should be ringbolts here to allow movement of the chain Unless of course some hapless matelot was hung over the stern to cut the lashings in an emergency to allow movement and the ship to be steered Or am I missing something Kind regards and keep up the good work Dave
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It is unlikely that the rudder could unship. A wooden lock was fitted below the upper pintle and gudgeon to prevent the rudder rising upward,this can be seen on the drawing on page 130 of Goodwins' Construction and Fitting. Unfortunately this appears to be missing on the above photo of the H M S Victory. Dave
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Hi, I have been trying to start a new a new topic in the museums and ship models section. I put in the title,write text and upload pix,preview the topic and all looks ok but get no joy. I have read Dannys´post. I have no edit or use full editor captions showing, the only boxes I have are underneath both of which show "post new topic" and "preview topic". I tried the new topic button and that did not give me any edit or post button,believe me,I looked everywhere. I am obviously doing something wrong but have no idea what. I have also tried both basic and advanced method of trying to post with no joy. My laptop runs Windows 7 and I am using Firefox. I have no problems attaching pix to ordinary emails. I should add that I am a computer numpty Hope someone can help. Dave
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Dip the end of the thread in some cyano glue then cut the thread at an angle. Acts like a needle,will pull through easily. Dave
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Hi all,read this article today,may well be of interest to some of our members. I would imagine some more research will have to be carried out though. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2583165/nelsons Regards, Dave
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Paul, You could try the Maritime museum in Aberdeen Scotland they have what I was told is the builders model of the Thermopylae. She was after all built there at the Hall Russell shipyard,perhaps they have plans of her. Regards, Dave
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Hi Martijn, Can´t help with UK but check these German suppliers :- www.arkowood-shop.de www.modellbau-holzleisten.de The second one has a big selection of woods in both strip and sheets and is also somewhat cheaper. Dave
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The 50 gun ship Tiger after her 1681 rebuild I think,drawing by Van de Velde. If correct please put another up as I don´t have anything myself. Dave
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Wonderful Daniel just wonderful. It is hard to imagine what it must have been like on this gundeck with 15 x 32 pounders firing during an action. A medieval vision of hell comes to mind regards, Dave
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Per, Thanks for posting this,I posted an article last month about this collection. Pleased to read that it has been bought by the NMM and not some private collector. Dave
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Hi Robbyn, Your SF 11 looks really nice with sails. A little tip I read of many years ago re belaying. Pass the line to be belayed through the hole in the pinrail etc then push the belaying pin in the hole. It will hold the line secure while you put on your couple of figure of eight turns,nothing more annoying than losing your hold on the line and it unraveling and slacking off. Can´t be seen once you have put your rope hanks on,yeah,I know that´s cheating Regards, Dave
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Shot Locker
davyboy replied to AntonyUK's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Hi Antony, I have just looked up ´shot lockers` in my copy of Goodwins´ Construction and Fitting of the Sailing Man of War. He quotes " Similar pieces of timber were worked horizontaly across the transverse bulkheads of the well to support the top and its hinged access hatches". The only access was through those hatches it would seem as no other access is mentioned or can be seen on his drawing. I expect some unlucky matelot had to climb in and pass the shot out No safety footwear in those days Hope this is of help to you, Dave -
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davyboy replied to Spiderpig's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Hi Adam, At the time of The Prince (1670) English 1st and 2nd Rate ships and Royal Yachts were usually fitted out with brass guns. Don't blacken them,leave them as they are. Dave -
Jerry. I am certain that the purpose of this snatch block was as a lead for the Cat Tackle purchase. I don´ t have the Victory AOTS but a snatch block is shown in the Diana and Bellona AOTS books in almost the same place. Was probably a standard fitting as I have also seen them in pix of old Admiralty models. keep up the good work Regards, Dave
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Hi Jerry, Glad to have been of help,your replacement looks fine. @ Kevin,in that pic you posted those snatch blocks would not work either as the entry for the rope appears to be covered over. Has to be clear so the rope can be dropped straight onto the sheave. regards, Dave
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Hi Jerry,your Vic is coming along nicely. However, may I point out that you have glued the Snatch Blocks on upside down,they could not be used this way regards, Dave
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Hi Fraser, Should be a very nice model when finished,there were some very nice ships built in Aberdeen. The Thermopylae being the most famous. If you get no joy with a photo from the Maritime Museum of their model do let me know. My son lives there so I could ask him if he would go and take some pix of her and email them to me,I could then pass them on to you. I would assume one is allowed to take photo´s there. Regards, Dave
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