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  1. shipman
    A thing of beauty is a joy for ever its loveliness increases it will never pass into nothingness Keats
  2. shipman
    A rare instance of 'photobucket' images on this forum. I hope it's the last.
  3. shipman
    Plexi glass / acrylic sheet.... I found marking out with water soluble fibre pen then scoring with a very sharp Stanley knife against a metal straight edge. Place the scored line over a table edge, apply pressure and the material will snap with a clean edge. Some mild dressing of the edge with a sanding block may be required. A little practice helps. Make sure the scored line goes entirely from one side to the other. Plan your shapes to fit within the sheet into large sections which can then be sub divided as needed.
  4. shipman
    Imagna, hi. Where did you find that photo of the builders model? It's worth remembering these models do not generally represent ships as built, fitted and in service. Lovely things never the less.
  5. shipman
    Stunsail Booms.
  6. shipman
    Good to hear all is well; I was getting worried 😎
  7. shipman
    TIPP, thank you for the excellent photo and your more than plausible explanation. It strikes me that these rails have no resemblance to the surrounding structure and have an extemporised look to them. The bow area is such a vulnerable part of the ship and as we know, the ship had many adventures, so it's likely some of the structure may have been damaged on more than one occasion. Looking at pictures of 'Ferreira' in dry dock, this area certainly has a different appearance (to my bleary eye). In his book, John Richardson mentions the 'half deck' was an additional feature to accommodate apprentice boys. Is this the midship deck house which I know wasn't part of the first build of the ship?
  8. shipman
    Frank, I sourced the above items from a very helpful chap on the Isle of Man several years ago. Unfortunately he has since died. Where he got them from, I have no idea, but they were substantially less expensive than elsewhere and in any quantity. His passing was a sad loss. https://www.hismodel.com/cutty-sark-revell-1-98 also provide these and many more items specifically for the Revell kit.
  9. shipman
    Ian, your comment "A million surgeons can't be wrong!"....... The Supatool handles and blades are a little larger,stronger, more secure versions of the scalpel type, just as sharp and will take serious abuse. The blades keep their edge longer and can also be honed/lapped, extending their life, which offsets their higher price. I get no commission from the suppliers.
  10. shipman
    I keep recommending these Swann-Morton tools..... https://www.scalpelsandblades.co.uk/range_23_swann-morton-supatool-blades-and-handles.php
  11. shipman
    From what I've seen over the years, the Basset-Lowke models were so inferior to the genuine in house builders models. Do you have photo's Amy?
  12. shipman
    That would look super, built into an interior wall, glazed both sides.
  13. shipman
    Maury, you are quite right. Where I live (Yorkshire, UK) I'm reminded that to see and be inspired by the very best models, an expensive journey of hundreds of miles is required. 30-40 years ago I was able to visit the NMM or Science Museum, as I worked 'just up the road'. Seeing scale models of this quality, so long ago influences how I perceive what I see here. There's no substitute for the wonder of the real object in front of you.
  14. shipman
    'The model will be leaving port and going to her new owner shortly'. Sadly, launched into obscurity. Still, a blast while it lasted. Thank you D.
  15. shipman
    Another gem. Thank you for inviting us 'round 😎
  16. shipman
    Thank you for the ride, druxey. The skill displayed with this wonderful model shows what can be done in a relatively short time, not only intriguing your audience but presumably providing yourself a real sense of inestimable accomplishment. Super! Would it be possible to provide a few photographs taken from 'water level', to show the lines as most of the previous are overhead shots?
  17. shipman
    Thank you druxey et al for your feedback and explanations, which I appreciate enormously. This exceptional build is a fine addition to the legacy of other projects which this forum is so well known for.
  18. shipman
    Druxey, as the boat clearly has fittings to take a mast, what would your take be on how it was rigged? I'm always dubious of the shroud fittings on the ubiquitous 'Meadway Longboat' so often seen here, indeed I seem to be the only person regularly questioning this detail. As it is, the cutter you portray has no fittings to enable any kind of mast cordage (that I can see). My contention has always been that these boats were rarely if ever fitted with shrouds, but must have had kevels belay pins or some other purchase points for mast and sail rigging.
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    Looking FAB, druxey. If it were mine (HA 🤣 HA) I'd consider cambering the base, in the same way a deck has. I reckon that would help 'lift' the model from what will be its flat surroundings. Just a thought.
  20. shipman
    So....that's 5/8" thick 1:1. How wide 1:1?
  21. shipman
    K2pete, welcome. Quite a gusher there mate, but Druxey and others here well deserve such praise.
  22. shipman
    Very impressed.
  23. shipman
    'unless sitting on the stern sheets with the officers - most unlikely!' Would an officer always be present? Mistake admitting you sold the boat, especially to another member. ENVY
  24. shipman
    Very interesting sub topic: oars. I'd be interested to read more, if anyone would care to elaborate. If the oars are ash; surely they got too hot
  25. shipman
    Your hand holding the funnel suddenly brings the scale of your model into focus. I continue to be amazed.

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