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I just came across a previously unknown (by me) direct stern photo of the Great Eastern at Milford Haven shortly before her breaking up. It was on the website for the National Museum of Wales and they let you copy it. They also have some landscape shots featuring the ship but not useful to the modeller. I can finally figure out how far apart the stern hawseholes are!
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Brunel Russell here: I found some really nice archival tissue at an art supply store that has the perfect texture for the small scale I'm working at; not sure how I'm going to tint it tan to simulate linen. Suggestions?
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It's going to be awhile before I need this information, but on my Great Eastern model I would like to show the yards and gaffs set at an angle as in the plan from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Journal. I am not setting all the sails, of course, just the topsails and three trysails. Should the gaffs be set at an angle on the masts where they are not set? I know you real sailors out there are rolling on the floor laughing but I honestly don't know. Hep me! Hep me! Also, I would like to have one of the topgallants being set but am not sure how to arrange the crew on deck; line pullers and such.
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I've had some health issues and fallen way behind, but I'm ready to jump back into the game. Just when you thought it was safe to come on line...
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I need my tubes cut
brunelrussell replied to brunelrussell's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Guess what, people! I, like, totally cut the aluminum tubes all by myself! It doesn't pay to look too close at the first one but it's usable. I guess the moderator can eliminate this thread. -
No luck in finding 13/16 metal tube; hardly anyone has it. The PMSE web site doesn't provide any means of actually buying anything. I'm having a helluva time trying to cut my 5/8 inch aluminum in half longitudinally; I thought aluminum was supposed to be relatively soft; must be an alloy. If I can't 'do' the funnels I can't do the boat. Frustrating much!
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I need my tubes cut
brunelrussell replied to brunelrussell's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
brunelrussell here: I can't display any images of my Great Eastern model because I don't have the equipment- I don't even own a computer, but have to use the library. Maybe I'll try a verbal description but it would be awful long and dull. -
Brunelrussell, here: to Bonedoctor51: having gotten no reply for the above, I guess I should get your mailing address or something. If you can, get back with me.
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I need my tubes cut
brunelrussell replied to brunelrussell's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Brunelrussell here: After careful consideration, I've decided to use 3/4 inch brass tube built up with plastic card, which also provides a nice thin upper edge. Thanks to all for your advice, though. -
brunelrussell weighing in: Somehow or other, some scientific publishers do manage to provide free-access articles, for example PLOSOne and Paleontologoca Polonica. I still think it's a ripoff, but then I'm not a capitalist. Oh, hi Keithbrad80. The article in question is in the journal The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology, volume 30, issue 2, December 2001, pp. 231-249. I've also found it on several other web sites, all with the same proviso. I blush to admit that I don't know what a URL is; I haven't gotten over the telephone yet. If you can help I'd be plumb grateful.
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Brunelrussell here in carmudgeon mode: I'm always interested in Civil War blockade runners and there is an article out about the Denbigh, which is being studied off the coast of Galveston, Texas by three of the people involved, but I can't even read it because, for reasons unknown, you have to list an institution in order to be allowed the privilege. What's wrong with being a private individual? The company which owns the publication is Elsevier, who are bad about paywalling their articles; I've had the same problem with them concerning paleontological journals. Unless it's proprietary or otherwise 'sensitive' I believe that information should be freely available to all and not just another marketable commodity. So there.
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Brunelrussell to Bonedoctor51: Sorry about the delay, but I have some basic information (lines,layout etc.) from the Science Museum London which I don't need anymore. Could someone inform me whether we have to do transactions through the web site or on our own? Any other information I impart to Bonedoctor51 I will put on line in case anyone is interested.
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I need my tubes cut
brunelrussell replied to brunelrussell's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Brunelrussell here: the only problem with your advice is the fact that I don't have any kind of power equipment and can't see getting any for just one job, so I prefer to 'farm it out'. Any takers? -
Brunelrussell here: I confess I'm overwhelmed by the response to my inquiry! You guys rock, as they say these days. I will definitely try PSME, and somehow it never occurred to me to try using paper; after all, it's just another form of wood. Thank you all again.
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Brunelrussell here: not being very organized to begin with and not having a means to photograph or transmit, I won't be able to do a regular build log, but I can provide updates if you like. Love the canal boat tale; shades of Pecos Bill and Paul Bunyan!
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