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Hi Tim. Good luck with your build. It's a while since I read Bligh's diary/log, but I recall he did describe some of the changes featured to adapt the boat to the situation; all of which, by their nature would have been rough and ready. I would hope these details will be evident on your model. Also, by the end of the 'adventure' the boat would have looked extremely worse for wear. It would be unusual but accurate to reflect that and be refreshing because of it. -
Seasons Greetings to all! I've been following this discussion and it strikes me that you are trying to define the undefinable! A common trait here. Please don't think I'm being disparaging, as I'm looking forward to seeing the results of this build. As I understand it, ships boats were bought in by the navy from innumerable local boat builders, none of which would be working from drawings, relying on traditional empirical construction methods. Their main specification would be based on type and length, with a relative free-for-all otherwise. I feel too much is relied upon the few surviving period drawings and Steele as examples (while accepting one has to start somewhere). The reality would have been each boat would have been unique by definition?
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Yes Michael, Rex builds some fine examples of the Airfix sailing ships. Don't know why, but he seems to have taken offense at another place mid-way through his St Louis build. Hopefully he isn't having some kind health issue; I've always admired his work. He really belongs here.
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Been a while since I looked in on this epic. I wasn't disappointed!
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Coming along nicely; love you ladder. It must be remembered, Airfix sell their kits as 'toys'. All their sailing ship kits are very old, yet in many respects they have remarkable definition.
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Valerie, I was talking on the phone when your latest images popped up.....and I bit my tongue! Marvelous, BRAVO! Are your side rails twisted wire? I imagine they were chain on the ship? You and your work are a lesson for us all. Thank you for sharing your long adventure; no doubt there will be others to test your resolve. Stay safe during this 'season of goodwill'.
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BRAVO! This is the second ship/water/diorama I've seen on this forum recently. Both spectacularly successful. The evident fact is, displaying a sailing ship like this (canvas spread) enhances the model above and beyond a similar model mounted on a plinth.
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I too have noticed it is no longer possible to source images once available to view on the 'net. A big past time during winter is to search out stuff of interest to me (technology of one sort or another) and build up several terrabites of photo files for my personal recreational use. TEXAS. I have between 30 and 40 drydock images, mostly good quality. Unfortunately the very nature of my hoovering up such images precludes any means of attribution.
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An enemy of my friend is no friend of mine.
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Wow! So impressed! To ad another level of realism, here's a photo I found of the 1979 'Bounty' replica after her journey from the Antipodes to Tahiti.
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A feature of Valeriy's work is his astounding photography, something too easily taken for granted.
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My heart is warmed to see your latest, fabulous update, which tells us you're ok.
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Yep, that put a different perspective on the subject. So in principal all the features aloft can be photographed an studied. The sooner a survey of that sort is done the better. Makes you realize the guy's that scaled that rig in all weathers day and night had big balls! Thanks for what looks to be a trove of video's I hadn't considered existed.
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Of course....a drone to do the job! That's a brilliant idea. I'll bet the curators could use a drone as part of their maintenance schedule; I'm sure drone permission would be granted for that. All we have to do is intercept the signal and download the feed LOL.
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Kevin, I'm delighted your CS dropbox account was so popular that the organization withdrew the service!!! It's very encouraging for the hobby to see such demand for your photo's and hope whatever problems there may be will quickly overcome. As for me, if I have to dance through digital hoops I don't understand, then there are other multiple sources to find similar images. What would be useful would be someone associated with CS, who has access aloft, to take photo's from up there and reveal details which aren't clear from deck level.
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That's great, Kevin, you're a gent. I neither have or want a 'Dropbox' account. They are 'zip' files, not jpeg and when I tried opening a few, the images are too small. Or am I missing something?
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Ooops! may be I didn't, though I'm sure I did? Anyway, the above tip does actually work.
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I managed to paint the head-rails on my 1:600 iteration. A good thin but long bristled sable brush and well stirred enamel. in one stroke! The longer bristles sort of compensates for hand shake.
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So, where can I buy the long micro drills, please?
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Don't know the proper period name for the lower rail, but I think it became known as the 'rubbing strake' (a fender) for obvious reasons. Another of your fine projects, Maurice; thanks once more for sharing.
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Opened this and nearly fell off my chair! Steven, how can I be anything other than be impressed. Well done. A shame this period of Victory's life isn't modeled more often; just as the designer intended.
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Raising the area around the gratings (forget what they are called) is quick and easy......just re-build with plastic strip. 10 mins; penny's.
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I did say ''a wide variety of sizes available''. You simply have the wrong one! When you do I'm certain for this model at least, it would be more than adequate. As for the gratings being curved, what is easier than bending the brass? OK, you may not like this approach; but these mentions may be of interest to other modellers who may not wish to spend money on a printer set up, which may ultimately see limited use. By all means go ahead with your 3D printed version, I wish you compete success.
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Is that decking from HisModel? At this scale I've had excellent success using square format etch; a wide variety of sizes available; often from model rail sites. Worth considering and a lot cheaper than that 3D printing malarkey 🤣
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