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  1. Gregory
    That walnut appears to be a finer grain than what we usually see in the US. They look really good. The darker color adds character. I noticed that Chris at Vanguard Models recently said he would be using your blocks going forward. They add a lot to his kits.
  2. Gregory
    What’s great about MSW is we have a lot of logs and experienced builders here to help you with these ‘flawed’ kits.
  3. Gregory
    Allan may be surprised it shows doubles for 12 pounders and up.😁
  4. Gregory
    I felt that LightBurn doubled the value of my old 40w C02.. I now have a 40w diode, and I can't imagine not having LightBurn..
  5. Gregory
    Here are the particulars. Cricut It should work with any operating system that supports BlueTooth or USB. It's not so much the OS as it is connectivity support. I believe the interface is web based. I don't have one, but my wife uses Brother Scan n' Cut which is a similar machine..
  6. Gregory
    I'm pretty sure Cricut works with Apple and Windows. It may even have a Phone app. It will have BluTooth/WiFi capability and a USB connection.
  7. Gregory
    Interestingly, the rigged model of Hawke is not showing any bowlines on the square sail (?). I, personally, would be reluctant to model them in the absence of sails. However, I certainly wouldn't fault you for including them. I think your best guess would be as good as any.
  8. Gregory
    Just looked at my copy, ( Fore and Aft Craft ) and bowlines are not shown. Were you looking at the photos in front of AOTS? One photo shows bowlines going out to the end of the bowsprit, but of course, we can't see where they lead. My best guess would be the pin rack in front of the windlass.
  9. Gregory
    I think that would be a nice touch.
  10. Gregory
    Re the bowlines, I can see what Petersson says later, if you don’t get an answer before then.
  11. Gregory
    Companion looks fantastic!
  12. Gregory
    Apparently there was variation, so you should feel good about how you choose to go forward.
  13. Gregory
    As if we haven't seen/heard enough options here is a drawing DrPr posted from an unnamed source, but appears to be one of the AOTS books. The attaching of the breeching rope appears to be an eye splice with a cow hitch(?) While we are at it, the mystery eyebolt we have discussed in other threads ( dotted line #10 ) says it was for training tackle., which would have been the outhaul repurposed. An option that I believe was presented.
  14. Gregory
    I don't see any detail regarding the attaching of the breech rope to the gunwale. 1997, maybe? That breech rope looks decorative rather than functional.
  15. Gregory
    Which kit.
  16. Gregory
    At worst it would score it and make for easier cutting with other tools. I used to do that with a low power laser. Just checked the latest Cricut model. It says bass 2.4mm thick, so that will include 3/32..
  17. Gregory
    Did I miss where you indicated the height of your seaman? Google tells me the average height in 18th century was 65”..
  18. Gregory
    Feet? Inches? Meters?
  19. Gregory
    Here is the WIKI take on it. Sloop Polychrest
  20. Gregory
    FWIW, here is a drawing from Petersson. Keep in mind that Petersson's reference is a contemporary model of Melampus, 1785, 36 gun frigate. It would be interesting to compare to Lees.
  21. Gregory
    Lignum vitae?
  22. Gregory
    Super detail at 1:192 ? That would be interesting to see on any model ...
  23. Gregory
    Has anyone ever used this Mantua 'lathe' ? It has the pass through feature. Looks simple and cheap..
  24. Gregory
    Your concerns are well founded, but at the price point, it is pretty easy to extend the table on those lathes. When all is said and done, while I was just throwing out some alternatives to the Proxxon machine, I am personally not concerned with the length limitations. I find it's better ( for me ) to break up long spars and masts into shorter pieces, then put them back together. An example from my Resolution. I use a laser for the rough shape, which I turn with the drill and sand paper method. FWIW
  25. Gregory
    I don't know what your buying options are in NZ, but you might do as well with something like this: Mini Wood Lathe $36.99 US At little higher cost, but still about half the Proxxon, here is another option. Mini Wood Lathe $129.99 These machines will have their detractors, and rightly so, but you will have to go past the $500 price point to move into a category that might get the approval of our tool aficionados. I think machines like these will perform as well if not better than the Proxxon.

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