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    Hello Thanasis, The thread has covered a lot of ground and discussed different times and places. Sorry if I am missing something but it seems I did not understand the basics. The cannons in the photo (post #43) are not 48 or 68 pounders, they are much smaller: see comments from Lieste in post #44 and #46.. In post #45 Waldemar asks what other information you have. Since you have all the information concerning the supply of the gun in the drawing, and the dimensions, what is the remaining question? I hope you understand my confusion 🙂.
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    “The gun is formed like a carronade except that it is longer and has trunnions resembling those of a long gun.” The dimensions are at the right hand side and may hold all the clues. I will defer to anyone with better resources but I do not believe this piece is British. Hope this helps, Bruce
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    Hmmmmmm. Both of those officers called it a carronade? Two officers describing a piece as a 'carronade' seems conclusive. It is unlikely both would have mistaken a howitzer or long gun for something as distinctive as a carronade. This thread has covered a lot of ground and I would like to dwell on a point: the guns from KARTERIA do not match the accompanying drawing (see posts #43 & 44). Two officers independently identified a 'carronade': the drawing does not show a carronade. A carronade was a patented device with set proportions and while the drawing shows something of the same general idea as a carronade it does not conform properly to the proportions. However, a gun conforming to that drawing may easily have been described by observers as a carronade because of its general shape. It would help to untie the knot if we knew more about the source and relevance of the drawing.
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    Thank you very much for clarifying this. ✔️
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    My guess? It wasn't a US auction and the purchase price was in some other currency: the $2017 is the US$ conversion of euros or £ or whatever.
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    Hello Susan and welcome to MSW from the UK. From the clues it looks like you chose a subject near to your heart: lobster! Glad to see a build log of this subject, working boats make attractive models. Perhaps you care to post something in the new members introductions thread? Regards. Bruce
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    Thanasis, that is interesting, good luck with the 'riddle'. Decisions to standardise the sizes of armaments reflected whatever jobs the navy was doing at the time. Ships that were not expected to take part in large fleet to fleet encounters had different requirements but still might need large guns. Rotating gun mounts were being developed and nobody actually knew how much bigger the guns might eventually become. By the way, please remember that privateers were not obligated to follow the rules of the navy and usually had whatever combination of armament that suited the owners.
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    mrt88, welcome to MSW from Sussex. It is a great place to get ideas and advice, especially if you put up a build log on a popular subject like LN. May I suggest you post a bit about yourself in the new members intro thread? Regards, Bruce
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    https://store.steampowered.com/app/384520/Wind_of_Luck_Arena__Caribbean_Captain_pack/ It looks like a cool toy but it ain't real. Now that you have said it, I have to smile at the thought of metalflake barrels and tuck-n-roll gunport lids ... 😎
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    Hello Gary and a awarm welcome from Sussex.
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    Great looking model, Mustafa.
  12. bruce d
    I am catching up on your progress. Looking good!
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    The one in your link seems to be the same as mine, apart from age. Using the turbo waste tub has just about eliminated emptying the Henry bag since 90 + % of the collected crud stays in the tub.
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    Hello Dave, I use a Henry vac and it is more than adequate for everything I run: sanders, bandsaw and table saw. Using a turbo style waste collector was the best move I have made. I am probably going to get another vac because of the layout of my shop and have been looking at some surprisingly cheap options such as this item on Ebay: There are several sources, this one is ebay item number 322205501939 HTH Bruce
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    Hello confused sailor, welcome to MSW. Good question, now I want to know as well. Why not post something in the new members introduction thread (and maybe tell us if there is a story behind that screen name 😉 ) ? Regards, Bruce
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    Well done!
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    Good incentive to learn to eat with one hand! Glad it went well
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    I got very good results with a thin slitting saw and adapter ring. Sadly I can't recall the maker but there are plenty of sources: just make sure the adapter is a good fit and that the number of teeth is appropriate.
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    Allan, as David says, there is a solution available. I am fiddling around with a shop-built table but don't expect it to be as good.
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    Paul, to clarify: I have a Byrnes saw and it is without a doubt the best. The FET is a good, solid 2nd place in this race and although I sold mine when the Byrnes arrived, it wasn't long until I missed the tilting blade facility of the FET. The FET is a good tool.
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    What Tony said.
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    Chris: OUCH!!! Sorry to hear about the setback, will be watching to see the re-boot. Great subject, these working boats make impressive models. Bruce
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    Hello Jacek, I think that is a good point: it happens elsewhere but I have not seen it happen on MSW. That is why this is, in my opinion, such a superior 'club'. There are morals and manners here, and I suppose we have all had encounters with modellers who lack both. Tying ratlines? Ugh!! 😉
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    Mark, I think several people are glad you did: I know I am. 👍
  25. bruce d
    I have the seat panel of a piano stool and the hinged keyboard cover from the same piano. The family who were scrapping the piano know it was bought second-hand in the 1920's. There is no way to be sure but I suspect this wood is Honduran mahogany: whatever type of mahogany it really is, it is a pleasure to work with and can be brought to a beautiful surface finish. I am saving the long key cover for making a case (if I ever finish a model!).

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