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Visited the bookshelf and found 'The Arming and Fitting of English Ships of War 1600-1815' by Brian Lavery. He doesn't specify the inner and outer fixings in the text, just describing the gun tackle and eyebolt arrangement that is common knowledge. However, the two illustrations accompanying this passage show the through bolts and the outer fitting. The earlier has a clench proud of the surface, the later example is flush. It is worth noting that the earlier carronade has several through fittings. His photographs of the gun ports on Victory do not reveal any sign of the outer clench of the bolts we are discussing but that ship is probably not the best example. Bruce
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I think the good work of naval archaeologists might hold some answers. It occurs to me that these fixings would not be required in most cases on original drawings, possibly being one of the last jobs. By the way, Welcome to MSW Pavel, you are off to a good start!
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Hello Gary, thanks. I had a couple of questions in the back of my mind when I wrote the question. Number one was : planking gets replaced, is that why we don't see evidence of this practice? Now that I am looking closer, it makes no sense that the recoiling cannons would be anchored to anything just screwed into the wood. It needed a through-fixing of some sort.
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So the bolts should be there on all ships that had guns on carriages?
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Danish frigate Havruen 1760. Stern decoration uses same 'fish tail' as on female figurehead: EDIT: Correct photo number #1 now, my boo-boo earlier.
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Danish frigate Faroe 1767:
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From NMM Collections, cropped: "... figurehead for Imperieuse (captured 1804), a captured Spanish 40-gun frigate. The bust figurehead is a female facing forward wearing a tiara and pearls in her long hair. A double pearl necklace sits around her neck above the top-line of a flowing gown. ..." NMM id = J5366 As HMS Imperieuse she was Cochrane's ship during the attack on Basque Roads.
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Introducing Colin. Currently living in South East England.
bruce d replied to colpatben's topic in New member Introductions
Hello Colin and welcome to MSW from another Sussex resident. Nice models and nice to see that some of them even got wet. (I am sure mods will answer question about 'morals') Regards, Bruce -
The joker in the deck is the carrier's admin charges on top. If it is sent via post, the RM Post Office will collect any duty + a couple of £ 'admin'. However, if the package is sent via a commercial carrir you will almost certainly get charged the duty + their admin fees, usually £20 to £40. There is little hope of arguing the point with the carrier, it just goes to a collection agency and gets nasty. So, from experience, ask before placing the order.
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Thanks, I wondered if it was CNC milled but I hoped there was a secret method. It is perfect, isn't it?
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Vlad, well done. This is looking great. Maybe I missed something but I have a question. The cap rail in this photo ... ... is beautiful. Previously in post #60 it looks like this ... Do you mind telling us how you achieved that perfect spiral? Thanks, Bruce
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Hi Vlad, bad news, the link is broken.
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Hello Mark. well that is interesting. The plans and translation look inviting, I found I was being drawn in to the project just by reading and studying. In the end I chose Mediator but the attraction is still there. Mind if I watch? Bruce
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Remain optomistic. You are not alone. I was two years into a 5-inch gauge live steam loco build (a Sweet Pea) when Ibegan to realise that I was having too much trouble just manhandling the rolling frame and cylinder assembly and would never be able to deal with the finished loco. I decided to think again and only after a decent interval came off the fence. Whatever you decide, don't rush into it. Just take care of yourself and see what fits best.
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Hello Paul and welcome to MSW. Those models look good, you know what you are doing. The weathering and toning on the subs is excellent, I hope you will talk us through your processes sometime. Bruce
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Beautiful, Jeronimo, just beautiful. Now I want one.
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Sutcliffe 1/72 vac form Coronado
bruce d replied to Lucius Molchany's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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Hello, Henry Wombat, welcome aboard MSW. It sounds like your interests are spread across all the key subjects here, I am sure you will find a lot of interest if you decide to add a build log (or two or three...) especially as you are a 'proper sailor'. Bruce
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Perhaps post #16 here will help. If Jolly roger isn't based on a real original then you have a free hand.
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Hello Bernie and welcome to MSW. It is a great place. I am curious. The Lindberg Jolly Roger was the English HMS Flora? Which one, and what do we know about accuracy? Bruce
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Hello Blunty, as you can see your statement has caused some confusion among the members. Perhaps it is down to more than one vessel with the same name, and perhaps shifting rules and norms at different times in the same century. Can you add a bit of detail for context? Regards, Bruce
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Topsail schooner sail plans and rigging
bruce d replied to Dr PR's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Phil: what George said. Oh wow, thanks for that, I am printing it off and nailing it to the wall. Bruce- 104 replies
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Commiserations. Broke mine too but yours looks trickier. I am about to do some tests with UV curing glue on wood, will let you know if it proves useful.
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Thanks, I will gladly accept that compliment with a straight face. I want the boat finished, in a case and on one of my shelves: just a bit later than I planned.
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