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Not new to the model ship building art, but new to this site. So I wanted to say hello to everyone!
HELLO!
I made my first model when I was 12, I carved a 6" x 3" x 3" piece of balsa wood into a ruff copy of the Bonhomme Richard. Ended up putting lead
sinkers in the bottom of the hull to keep it from tipping over ever time the wind blew. Many years later I did Revels' plastic Constitution and the Cutty Sark.
My first wooden model was the Marseille (I had a seamstress make the sails). My wife grew up on the Ohio River so I made her a Robert E. Lee. My latest
model was the beautiful Syren. Totally I've made 11 ship models (if you count the two plastic and one balsa wood ships). Currently working on the Rattlesnake
for my youngest son. I'm retired now so I have lots of time...
David
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Anyone Know of a Book Detailing the Captains Cabin...
in Book, Monograph and Magazine reviews and Downloads. Questions and Discussions for Books and Pubs
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I've looked through all my books and my collection of old Model Shipbuilder magazines but I have never seen any information about
details of the Captains' Cabin for ships of war built during the late 1700's. I'm curious how the furniture was broken down and stored when
clearing for action. I know that some captains had their possessions placed in a gig and dropped behind the ship, but I'm looking for
furniture locations and how it was broke down and removed. Books or articles with pictures would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for any suggestions anyone may offer,
DavidMil