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About AlanDavison

  • Birthday 04/03/1946

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    model making in most of its forms, especially, boats, planes and trains in plastic, wood and metal

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  1.    Pitan reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Surprise 1796 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64
  2. AlanDavison
    Another thing as well. Most ships boats had masts and sails as well as oars. But masts and sales are seldom included in kit form. Something to be considered in future kits?
  3.    Gregory reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Surprise 1796 (prototype) by James H - Vanguard Models - 1:64
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  7. AlanDavison
    When a sea and not in action, all gun ports would be closed, gun quoins would be removed and canon and carriage lashed securely to the bulwark to prevent movement. Models are nearly always shown with canons run out as this enhances the appearance of the model. As an aside ships boats were often towed, especially when the ship was in action as it reduced the possibility of desertion or splinter injuries.
  8. AlanDavison
    The manger, as the name suggests, is where the live animals were kept
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  14. AlanDavison
    Sounds like you need to take more water with it 🥳
  15. AlanDavison
    I agree, a wonderful crafted model
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  18. AlanDavison
    There is a full size pattern on one of the plans showing the Checker pattern in black and white. I just cut it out, trimmed it a bit and stuck it over the engraved patten! Ever so easy
  19. AlanDavison
    Hi Allen, my best suggestion is for you to google “carronade” on Wikipedia, you will find all that you need to know, including plans & pictures. Also on this site you can find a very long (500+pages) on smooth bore canons. Happy researching
  20. AlanDavison
    Cor blimey what a tidy work station. I’ve just declutter mine and it’s still a mess!
  21. AlanDavison
    The long bolt at the front (muzzle) is the pivot, the gun can be moved left or right aided by the wheels at the back. the short bolt, ties the spacer,(middle timber) to the base. The gun is elevated/ depressed using the rear screw device. I this instance the bed would have extended out over the gun port cill and fixed to it. This is not shown in the diagram.
  22. AlanDavison
    Chris, From something I recently read, these gun brigs were rowed when inshore in shallow water. Perhaps the tiller was used to steer when rowing? The wheel being used when under sail in deeper water and using the drop boards. You might consider providing a set of oars in the kit, as this would make an interesting display, what do you think?
  23. AlanDavison
    A intriguing layout. The 24 pounders look as though they would be difficult to control, especially as the breaching ropes either side of the gun would have to be of such different lengths. I can see the gun slewing all over the place when recoiling. Might not the guns be mounted on rails or sledges to stop this?
  24. AlanDavison
    I read somewhere that the breaching rope should be three times the length of the gun. Seems right to me!
  25. AlanDavison
    You may be interested in a Seaforth publication called ‘German Naval Camouflage’ published in two volumes, volume one looks at the period 1939-1941 and includes detailed colour schemes for Bismarck. Volume two covers the period 1942-1945. The books are an excellent reference and study of German warship colours and camouflage and are well worth reading. Incidentally, in response to Joe100’s comment about grey boot strips, according to the Seacraft authors, Bismarcks boot topping was actually black at the time of its sinking (see p9 of vol 1)
  26. AlanDavison
    Always best to prime before applying top coat as it (a) shows any imperfections in surface finish which can be remedied and (b) gives a good foundation for your top coat. There are lots of surface primers out there mostly in spray rattle cans.
  27. AlanDavison
    But most importantly we’re here for the enjoyment and fulfillment of our hobby, be it plastic, wood, metal, ship, aircraft, tank or vehicle

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