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Hi Jag. The model is just coated with polyurethane. (varnish) No colours have been used. The planking is New Zealand Kauri. Wales are heartwood Nectarine. Deck planking is Australian Murray pine. Model is of HMS Supply. The document was originally written for plans of HMS Supply Regards Allan.

Hi Pete. The stuff Bunnings have is Murray pine. Australian native pine. Usually sold as decking, fence pickets, and fence posts. Huon, King billy and celery top are harder to find but it is around. Here also: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5-kg-pack-of-HUON-PINE-Turning-Blanks/163854226854?hash=item26267915a6:g:0eMAAOSwQTNddh-u Photinia: see here: Regarding seasoning: Cut pieces to about 600mm long and just store in a dry place. For small sections you can "season" it in a microwave. Google "wood seasoning in a microwave" Regards Allan

Here in OZ you only need: Huon pine. Murray pine. Every bunnings store has this. colour from creamy to almost black. Densest softwood on the planet. Awesome stuff. Photinia Robusta, the most common hedging here, and it beats box and pear for turning and carving. You will have to age it yourself. your Microwave oven is good for this. NZ Kauri. still available even if you have to smash up old furniture. Cellery top and King billy pine is also good. Old farm cypress is also plentiful. A bit like NZ Kauri. (timber recyclers love this stuff) Western Red Cedar is easily obtained and is good if a close grained bit can be found. Allan

Hi Nils. I have had a look at both of your "windjammers" they are fine models. Keep up the good work. Allan

Nils, I see you have built Pamir. One of our members (Ship modelling society of Victoria.) served on Pamir for many years. He visits NZ (where she operated from) often for reunions but I think not for much longer. He is a wealth of knowledge. He still holds his masters. Allan

Regarding the rigging, I have been working on getting my ropewalk to produce very fine rope. I have perfected getting it to wind two single strands giving a rope diameter of 0.2mm. I think rayon is the best as it produces a thread with no fluff or fur. 1 strand x 2 =0.2mm 1 strands x 3 =0.3mm 1 strands x 4 =0.4mm 2 strands x 2 = 0.4mm (1x4 looks better) 2 strand x 3 = 0.5mm 2 strands x 4 = 0.6mm 4 strands x 3 = 0.7mm Allan

Hi Peter. I think the kit that was given to me was pretty old too. There is a a newer one with updated fittings I think. I have accumulated a lot of images/plans etc. PM me and I will send the stuff to you. Their facebook page is good for photos. https://www.facebook.com/skoleskibet.danmark This xls may be useful. however its a work in progress also. Danmark_rigging.pdf rigging1.xlsx

Thanks for the comments guys. It's a work in progress. Just about finished the deck details, now working on the masting and rigging. Allan

It's AC. 115VAC (alternating current) it won't matter which wire is connected to the active or neutral. It will always turn in the same direction. You have to turn the fan around to get the direction of flow you want. There may be an arrow on the side indicating the direction of flow.

Here are some pics of my attempt at bashing a Billings Danmark. The model was started by another person who unfortunately will never see the finished model. (how often does that happen) It was just a painted hull when I started. I stripped and refinished, then laid the decks. It's pretty much scratch from there. Some components from the kit are being used, turnbuckles, belaying pins for example. Allan

Yes I have looked there Druxey. I know they are ripped from NMM but they are all in order of date. If you use the menu on the top RHS there are images, plans and all sorts of things from the same date from all different sources. (Mark) This link is set to 1847 all items. Then if you click on one it enlarges and you can page through them 1 at a time. https://culturepics.org/on-this-day/index.php?year=1847&month=&day= Allan

Druxey, nothing is ever certain, but good robust discussion keep the passion strong. Allan

Hi Mark. I concur with you. Keep in mind the twin latrines are on HMS Providence. There is no indication on Bounty other than the structure itself. My proposition is that it is a latrine on bounty, not a flag locker. I have always believed that but not confident to express the idea, until I found the proof in the draught of Providence. The idea of a chute is just that, an idea, a talking point, and maybe a possibility. I think the term latrine is more appropriate given that the term "heads" is derived from the fact that they are located in the bow of the ship. (normally) For those who have not found this yet, have a look, it's awesome to flick through. https://culturepics.org/on-this-day/?year=1759&month=&day=&source=NMM&collection=Ship Plans - Admiralty Collections# Regards Allan

Hi Druxey. Maybe this helps. The draught showing the latrines (twin) is of Providence. The draught of Bounty shows only the structure not the actual "seats of ease" I think that Bounty had a similar (probably one only) seat in the structure like Providence. Added to that I suggested that it might have had a chute down through the empty part of the rudder trunk. Allan

I was making yet more parts today and thought I should share what I think is the best wood I have ever used for turning/carving. Photinia Robusta is a plant used mainly for hedges. Some plagiarism from Wikipedia They are a part of the rose family (Rosaceae) and related to the apple. The botanical genus name derives from the Greek word photeinos for shiny and refers to the often glossy leaves. Most species are evergreen, but deciduous species also occur. The small apple-shaped fruit has a size of 4 to 12 mm and forms in large quantities. They ripen in the fall and often remain hanging on the bush until well into the winter. The fruits are used as food by birds, which excrete the seeds with their droppings and thereby distribute the plant. The natural range of these species is restricted to warm temperate Asia, from the Himalaya east to Japan and south to India and Thailand. They have, however, been widely cultivated throughout the world as ornamentals for their white flowers and red fruits. It is better than Box, Pear or Apple. It machines and cuts like hard plastic and does not come apart. The flange next to the measured one is 0.2mm thick, The small shaft is 0.5mm did. With more care even smaller is easily obtained. Now I won't be held responsible for all the disappearing hedges around the world. Regards Allan