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  1. Tony Hunt
    I'm glad to hear you're already in touch with Nick B, he's a great guy and a goldmine of scholarly knowledge about early ships. He's also a builder of extraordinarily good ship models.
  2. Tony Hunt
    That's a very charming model. Are you restoring it? Like Louie, Junks aren't aren't something I know much about, but I'll be fascinated to see what answers come back.
  3. Tony Hunt
    Great to see you back Hyw.
  4. Tony Hunt
    Yes, please keep posting, I'm can't wait to see how this model looks when it's finished.
  5. Tony Hunt
    Looking good. It's a very handsome ship, should make a great looking model. I'm looking forward to seeing it progress!
  6. Tony Hunt
    Awesome! Nick Burningham is a friend of mine, if you have any questions about the Nautical Archaeology article you've referenced I'm happy to pass them on to him.
  7. Tony Hunt
    I agree with LdeF. This is an exercise in practical archaeology, and it is not only fascinating but has real academic value. In my opinion, anyway! Keep up the good work, I love it.
  8. Tony Hunt
    Such an interesting project. A real voyage of discovery! I'm looking forward to see where it ends and what new territory will be discovered.
  9. Tony Hunt
    A great build of a fascinating model. I've loved all the interesting research, the build challenges and their clever solutions, the artistry, the whole thing. It's been treat and frankly I'm a bit sorry to see it end!
  10. Tony Hunt
    Unbelievably beautiful model. Just incredible.
  11. Tony Hunt
    Just found this thread and love it. I hadn't come across Pocher kits before - they are extraordinary! I owned a couple of 105 series Alfas back in my youth, wonderful (if occasionally temperamental 🙂) cars so I have an extra reason to love this build.
  12. Tony Hunt
    Wow. Did you print the hull and deck yourself? They look really good.
  13. Tony Hunt
    Thanks for sharing Bruce, it looks like a fascinating read.
  14. Tony Hunt
    Strange, I've always associated that quarter-round poop with iron ships. Are you sure it's the same YOUNG AMERICA?
  15. Tony Hunt
    Another possibility is to try using epoxy sealer (you can buy it at chandlers, in Australia they have brands like Everdure and Norseal). Downside, the solvents in it are fairly nasty.
  16. Tony Hunt
    Not my plans, they're done by the thread originator, iMustBeCrazy. I agree they're fantastic, I wish I had those skills!
  17. Tony Hunt
    Hi Gaz Can I suggest you take a look at the thread by iMustBeCrazy about the (slightly later) RN cutter Lapwing of 1816. One of LAPWING's sisters, BRAMBLE, became a survey ship in the South Pacific, and the thread has several paintings of her in that role. It looks like BRAMBLE doesn't carry guns, although she still has the gunports. They pictures might provide some inspiration? The story is halfway to the one you propose (which I really like, btw, shades of Bill Tilman explorations sailing Bristol Channel pilot cutters, many years later).
  18. Tony Hunt
    Lovely model GB. I'm sure Javier will be proud of you!
  19. Tony Hunt
    Fabulous images. Detail to die for in that first one, especially. It almost looks like it has lost one of the panels of scrollwork on the cutwater of the bow. There seems to be a gap that doesn't look right.
  20. Tony Hunt
    Looking good! I love Albert Strange's yacht designs. I'll follow with interest!
  21. Tony Hunt
    Fascinating discussion Pat. I suspect there was no "universal practice" in those times, it probably varied quite a bit from yard to yard, region to region and even designer to designer. There was a lot of change going on in the world of shipbuilding in the mid 1800s. Anyhoo, surely it's time for an update on how the model is progressing?
  22. Tony Hunt
    I'd suggest using Hoop Pine rather than Huon Pine for the light coloured layers, as the latter can be a bit greasy and as a result can be difficult to glue. Hoop pine (often sold under the commercial name Arakaria) is much cheaper too. Although it doesn't have that wonderful smell that Huon Pine does when you cut it!
  23. Tony Hunt
    Those boats are beautiful models in their own right.
  24. Tony Hunt
    Wow. You've done about three months work in a couple of days. And to an extraordinarily high standard. Amazing to watch this model unfold - thank you!
  25. Tony Hunt
    Yes, I see what you mean about the geometry changing with the increasing mast rake. I would have thought that the mast would be measured along its centreline, rather than with reference to the rest of the ship when stepped. It would have been made in a workshop, not in situ, and would have been measured there using a tape measure run along it, surely?

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