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bruce d
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Hello Mart,and a warm welcome to MSW from the UK.
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Kevin, great video (as usual) but I suggest you listen to Alan: I over-puckered when watching. -
Hello Chuck, welcome to MSW.
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A bit late but hello, and welcome to MSW!
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Hello Sascha, welcome to MSW!
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Hello Nick, welcome to MSW!
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Hello, welcome to MSW!
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Hello Chris, welcome to MSW!
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Hello, welcome to MSW!
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That was common practice, a pin or wedge was (I think) also used to 'cinch up' the assembly. The west was a big wide place and not all blacksmiths went to the same school. Many of them were immigrants or second generation Americans and were still doing things like they had been done in whatever country they learned. It took the arrival of the railroads to make the idea of a 'standard' part make sense. These stage coaches were pretty much alike in looks but could have any number of small differences in fittings or repairs. Careful, I might get on my soapbox 🤐
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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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HMS Terror by Broden - OcCre - 1:75
bruce d replied to broden's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
Glad to hear you are back with us, take care of yourself. Terror is looking good, mind if I watch? -
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 from Texas Longhorn Country
bruce d replied to Glen McGuire's topic in New member Introductions
Hello Glen, I'm late to the BBQ but ... Welcome to MSW from the UK. Your Alabama is impressive, looking forard to more. Bruce -
Ships of the early 17th century: pictures
bruce d replied to Mark P's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Hello Patrick, yes it is interesting but ... see this thread to find what others think of it as a reliable source: 🤐 -
Ships of the early 17th century: pictures
bruce d replied to Mark P's topic in Nautical/Naval History
. It looks like a shop window for a ship decorator 😁 I wonder how much their catch was improved by that carved rudder? -
Ships of the early 17th century: pictures
bruce d replied to Mark P's topic in Nautical/Naval History
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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