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    Welcome! 👍
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    Ahh, good news is always welcome. This large spread of windows will be very impressive!
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    Hello Glen, These people are good to deal with: https://www.hannants.co.uk/search/?search=artscale&per_page=25&product_type_id=3023&search_direction=asc&phonetic=true ... and they have other stuff too. HTH Bruce
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    Oliver, it is so good to see this French subject get attention. I am looking forward to it! May I ask what woods you are using?
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    Expert? Moi? Nah. Several generations of the family on my father's side were blacksmiths, so put it down to a form of tribal memory 😉. It looks like a good kit. Can I ask what is your opinion of it now you have been 'hands-on' for while?
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    Henrik, sorry to hear your news. Your Aggie looks good, please keep us up to date. Regards, Bruce
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    The old-time wheelwrights were pretty clever people. FWIW, and just because we all like a good technical point, I believe the real bullock cart wheel in post#1 is what is known as an 'artillery wheel' (which refers to the type of construction, not the user). In broad terms, an artillery wheel did not have a proper hub: the ends of the spokes were longer and cut to the correct angle so when assembled they formed a solid middle. A substantial flange was then put on both front and back of the wheel, through bolted together and the axle passed through and locked mechanically in place. It was tough and well suited to mass production. Your wheels look absolutely correct for the period and the colour works too. They will add a lot to the character of this old western-movie icon 👍.
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    Glad to hear you are back with us, take care of yourself. Terror is looking good, mind if I watch?
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    Looking good, John. From what I see, the spokes are butt-jointed at the felloe end: is that correct?
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    Tim, I didn't know I needed one of these until I saw your prototype. Perhaps one the MSW sponsers wants to put their name on this product?
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    Hello Bruce, welcome to MSW 👍
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    Hello Glen, I'm late to the BBQ but ... Welcome to MSW from the UK. Your Alabama is impressive, looking forard to more. Bruce
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    Hello Patrick, yes it is interesting but ... see this thread to find what others think of it as a reliable source: 🤐
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    . It looks like a shop window for a ship decorator 😁 I wonder how much their catch was improved by that carved rudder?
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    Hello Mark. From The Magazine of Art, 1890: No further information about the vessel. The text states "The Fishmongers’ Company is in possession of the original series of drawings in which are set forth the several pageants prepared in 1616 for the inauguration of John Lemon, who was knighted during his year of office." and this image is from that series of drawings. Not exactly naval but the Fishmongers Company collection may hold other items of interest. https://fishmongers.org.uk/collection/ HTH Bruce
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    From The Automobile Magazine 1899-11: Vol 1 Iss 2: No wonder the British feared a French invasion.
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    Really?! I dismissed that idea, will look again. Thanks
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    Allan, I wish I knew. When I posted it I was hoping someone would know. Trying to figure it out, I got no further than noting that all of the squared-off areas are below-decks which indicates that they are possibly structural. One potential clue is around the capstans: the squares appear to be continuous and behind the forward capstans, indicating they represent something on the outside structure (furthest away from us in our point of view) and are drawn over the lower aft capstan, indicating it is nearer than the capstan. Also, they overlap the gunports and other features. I am sure someone knows, let's hope they are reading this! BTW, have you noticed some of the notes within the plan are upside down? As I am writing, it occurs to me that someone with the detailed history of the ship could comment on previous damage, perhaps indicating areas of major repairs?
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    Hello Mark, A little past your date range, but this is such a nicely detailed plan I thought it worth posting: Here is the direct link to the Dansk page, it is A681, HMS Cornwall, a third rate of 1692: https://ao.sa.dk/ao/data.ashx?bid=39521481 HTH Bruce
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    Your work is immaculate. 👍
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    Wonderful!
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    Hello John, welcome to MSW. Nice work, hope to see more!
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    Hello Thukydides, welcome to MSW from the UK. Looking forward to seeing your version of ALERT ✔️ Regards, Bruce
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    Here is the detail from the Assurance drawing that I thought might be most helpful: In it, the two ladders in close proximity connecting the same two decks have different numbers of rungs. I believe you have a free hand.
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    Hello Alan, HMS Assurance, 1747. G5896 in Dansk Museum. Very precise drawings of stairs/steps, perhaps good enough to take a scale reading? Here is the link to allow you to get better resolution: - "https://ao.sa.dk/ao/data.ashx?bid=31918097"

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