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    A thesis by Jens Auer published 2008. I may have posted this before but didn't find it with 'search'; apologies if this is a duplication. Fregat_and_snau_small_cruisers_in_the_Danish Navy 1650-1750.pdf
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    She was a brig and I have found that she saw at least some action. Perhaps the original poster can narrow it down a bit? Sailinganthony1812, can you tell us what you already know so we can avoid duplicating your work?
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    Thanks, I may take you up on that. 👍
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    Dennis, that's a good looking model. I especially like the planking and the amount of wood left 'bright'. For the record, Mediator had at least two owners and worked along the American east coast, the West Indies, the Mediterranean, the Bay of Biscay and finally the English Home Waters. Also, she was roughed up quite a bit when captured and re-captured and needed rerigging: I think you have quite a lot of leeway with a sail plan 😉 . Hope mine looks as good!
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    Allan, you probably have this already but here is the reconstructed sail plan:
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    Hello Dennis, I was interested to see that you are building Mediator: I am dusting off my own Mediator build at the moment after a too-long period on the shelf and will be watching to see what wise people say. Perhaps you will be posting a build log? Bruce
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    Hello James, and a warm welcome to MSW from chilly Sussex.
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    Sadly I am qualified to comment here: just three days ago I brushed a moving belt on a benchtop drill. A finger was dragged into the pulley. I still have the finger but it is very colourful. Why was the guard not covering the belt drive? Because I had been changing speeds often and got lazy. I am lucky that I have been 're-incentivised' with only minor damage.
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    Hi, nice find. May I ask how you established the model is 1/98 scale? If it is the Mantua Victory this might be useful: Mantua 911 HMS Victory Construction Plans Set | Cornwall Model Boats HTH, Bruce
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    Very nice model, Steven, and I learned a few things along the way. 👍
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    Hello Dirk and welcome to MSW. Seasons best wishes 🎅
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    Hello Shane, welcome to MSW and seasons best wishes from Sussex. 🎅
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    Ron, that echoes my original reaction when I saw the article: pure Monty Python!
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    It looks wonderful, Christian. Meilleurs voeux des saisons.
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    Great model and a great build log. Seasons best wishes, bitao.
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    Matthias, I can't help with the background, just wanted to say you have found a beautiful little model. I am jealous. Seasons best wishes, Bruce
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    After getting a bigger bandsaw, I still have some bandsaw blades, a rip fence and a spare table top for a Scheppach HBS20. This saw is also sold under other names. It looks like this: If anybody wants this stash of spares, you are welcome to it. The blades are 1400mm length and some are brand new and unused. UK only, pay the Hermes bill (around £5) and I will send them to you or collect if you are local (Sussex). PM me if interested. Jingle Bells and Ho Ho Ho etc.
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    Absolutely 🤐
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    Hello Joseph, welcome to the forum. You have asked a good question, thank you, and I will watch for the answer(s). It may well depend on when and where, but let's see what happens. Why not post a bit about yourself and your project in the New Members Introduction thread? Regards, Bruce
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    From January/February 1960 WORKSHOP magazine: an article on what they consider the ideal workshop for modelmaking. No 3D printers or internet radios but most of the items still look appropriate. (Don't miss the jokes scattered through the pages)
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    Many thanks, Kevin, that is a useful video.
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    Think of it as adding 'character' to the model.
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    Best wishes for next week and looking forward to seeing your finished Sphinx. I really like the colours and wood together, perhaps it is the lighting or maybe you are just good at this: either way it stands out among the logs. All the best, Bruce
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    Albert, that is a great log and it is going to be a beautiful model.
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    Seriously, it is wonderful. 👍

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