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It's called a breastwork monitor, by the way, and it is british. (and now I have to return to work ) Jan
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I know I should know her name. One of these crazy looking monitors.... HMS whats his name... Jan
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Copied from the 'monumentenarchief' Beschrijving Standbeeld van Michiel de Ruyter met twee bronzen scheepskanonnen Standbeeld van Michiel Adriaanszoon de Ruyter. (1841) door L. Royer. Hierbij opgesteld twee bronzen scheepskanonnen, gegoten respectievelijk 1617 en 1622. (which states that the guns next to Statue of De Ruyter are original ones, cast in 1617 and 1622, cast in bronze) The others are dating back to the French time I guess. (at least, they look very much like the French guns in fortresses of Den Helder and Texel. (shorter guns, thicker walls, and no decorations at all.) Jan
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One funnel, actually, I expected two on this vessel. She look s a bit like HMS Victoria, but with one funnel short... Jan
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Sain John something. Why can't I find it...... Jan
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I don't know whether this was normal. My 'normal reaction' would be to ask you..... Jan
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True, but compared to that guy with his hammock, he needs a little step to get the line belayed at the top. That's what made me wonder. Jan (PS still quoting Marquardt ? )
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Outside planking, You're almost done Jan
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I think there was something names after a sint or so. Can't trace him back now..... problem is: I guess we can find it on a russian wiki-site, but I can't read those cirilic characters. Jan
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Other question: I see that you rig the tackle of the backstay startting from the upper block, resulting in the running end going upwards were you belay it tot the backstay. Istn't that a bid uneasy when using: it would seem to me that strarting from the lower block results in a tackle for whcih the runnin gpart goes downward and can be secured at deck level of on the lower block.... (or isn't it the backstay tackle?) Jan
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One question: will you be able to recreate these curvatures with the real wales? Jan
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Is it Japanese SHIKISHIMA? Jan
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That looks great! Jan
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I think she was named after the skippers wife (dutch fishing boats normally are ) Jan
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OK, then sardine it is (or, actually, was) Jan
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herring, perhaps a red one Jan
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Hi Andy, I think the breech isn't as deep as you think.. I tried to find a pic, but can't find a nice one. A sfar as I can find it has a full or semi automatich breechlock/loading device; consisting of a sliding breachlock and no 'doorlike' contruction. Some pics are here http://www.network54.com/Forum/330333/thread/1125169210/Bofors+88mm+guns or http://www.network54.com/Forum/330333/thread/1127665400/Wilton-Fijenoord-Bofors and http://www.network54.com/Forum/330333/message/1143277658/HIH+Siderius+8,8cm+L45+submarine+guns Jan btw Freeks pics show the gun from O24, one of the few remaining HIH Siderius guns
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A gunner on the seat. Would be nice, only to see how that fits: the wheel is between teh seat and the footrest, and it seems to me that these gunners should have awfully long legs. (picture of a gunner on the seat would do as well, I guess ) Jan btw: how on earth (sea?) did they remove the shells and seaweed from within the mechanism?
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Although a sailor could also consider this one: But, whatever you drink: she has become a beauty. Jan
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You're going the same route as Remco: an ever decreasing size of your details. The funny thing is: it triggers remarks on the 'larger' parts. I think you should consider redoing the eyebolt up front. The detailing on the other metalwork is far better..... Will the gun be sprayed in one colour, or will there be lettering and other details? Jan
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Take care! We'll be here when you return. Jan
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