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allanyed
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allanyed got a reaction from Zarkon in Frigate Diana by RossR - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:85
Hi Ross,
I don't think you are misreading the plans, the plans look to be incorrect. There is a great description in your Lees book (congrats on getting a copy!!) on pages 2 to 4.
Thanks for the compliment when you wrote You have forgotten more about ships than I will ever know, it was a very nice thing to say. Trust me Ross, I am no expert compared to many members here and I do forget things from terminology to methods all the time. I just have been fortunate to have accumulated a good library of books, plans, and contracts over the years and use them as references all the time. Regarding forgetting things, in general it's part of life and in the words of Bette Davis: 😀
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Frigate Diana by RossR - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:85
Hi Ross,
I don't think you are misreading the plans, the plans look to be incorrect. There is a great description in your Lees book (congrats on getting a copy!!) on pages 2 to 4.
Thanks for the compliment when you wrote You have forgotten more about ships than I will ever know, it was a very nice thing to say. Trust me Ross, I am no expert compared to many members here and I do forget things from terminology to methods all the time. I just have been fortunate to have accumulated a good library of books, plans, and contracts over the years and use them as references all the time. Regarding forgetting things, in general it's part of life and in the words of Bette Davis: 😀
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from jansmiss in HMS Tiger 1747 by Siggi52 - 1:48 - 60 gun ship from NMM plans
Great photo and thank you for your sentiment for the holidays. A Merry Christmas to you and a great 2024.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Clark in 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Clever way to have the risers (thwart support strips) in the right location.
This one I want to remember. Thanks for sharing.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Mr Whippy in 24 ft Launch by Clark - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 scale
Clever way to have the risers (thwart support strips) in the right location.
This one I want to remember. Thanks for sharing.
Allan
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allanyed reacted to TJM in HMS Flirt by TJM - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Log entry 12
I have not had much time to work on my Flirt lately, both due to various Christmas obligations, and recently due to illness - it is estimated that 20-30 % of the Danish population is currently down with either flu, covid or other such, and I think I got a mild case of covid (third time now), so I have not been up to much!
Anyways, I did manage to remeasure and mark the hull and add a few planks.
I am reasonably happy with how it has turned out so far, though there is definitely room for improvement for future projects.
I am now missing 7 planks on either side to complete the second planking below the master plank. It should be another 5 hours of work or so, with my current speed.
TJM
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allanyed reacted to SighingDutchman in HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by SighingDutchman (Seb) – FINISHED - Artesania Latina – 1:25
Thanks, Craig, for your answer to my question. Lots of options to choose from, then.
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allanyed reacted to RichieS in Hi from Ireland
Hi there, a completly new to wooden model building after a youth spent building plastic models and a 30 year hiatus. Hopefully after reading a good few build logs and taking the tips from those I hope I might make something presentable. I'm starting with an artesania Captain's Longboat HMS Endeavour. It was listed for the beginner so hopefully will suit my lack of skills working with such small wood. Am more too used to bits of 2x4 so should be interesting to see if I can adapt to the smaller scale. Might start a build log in the new year to get advice and support along the way.
Thanks
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allanyed reacted to thibaultron in 3D Printing Cannons in Resin
Just finished a set of the Spanish 12 pounders. One in 1/24th and 17 in 1/48th. The 1/48th were setup to print in batches of 12, but not all of them printed successfully. I had to do two batches, to get the 10 cannons needed.
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allanyed got a reaction from mtaylor in Gun Carriage questions
Maybe I should start a new thread but this is in keeping with the overall subject. What did Spanish naval long gun carriages look like in 1620? I have done a couple hours of research and have found very little hard information. I am leaning towards truck carriages with two trucks even though a lot of modern models show four trucks. One source that is interesting is a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loldlSJ4k_8 There are about 25 seconds of WWII film, then the good stuff. If anyone has any details they can share on the carriages for various size Spanish cannon in the early 17th century based on contemporary sources I would be grateful.
Allan
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allanyed reacted to iMustBeCrazy in HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by SighingDutchman (Seb) – FINISHED - Artesania Latina – 1:25
Don't we all!
It's probably the worst replica ever built. So don't take much notice of it.
Umm, yes. But that certainly doesn't answer the question.
Historically Cutters had washboards (or at least construction that resembled washboards), other boats not so much (as usual there will be exceptions) until around the mid-late 1700s (as usual there will be exceptions) . After Bligh's journey, and perhaps as a result of his books, they seem to have become more popular (as usual there will be exceptions) but that might have been normal evolution.
Did I mention there will be exceptions)?
I posted this in one of Allan's threads:
I guess the general progression was one round pin, two round pins, two rectangular pins, two rectangular pins through a 'plinth', two gusseted rectangular pins with or without plinth, two gusseted rectangular pins with removable washboards and then two rectangular pins with fixed washboards. But I wasn't there.
Your boat could be any of those but I think 'one round pin' is unlikely.
I know, I know, I'm just confusing you
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allanyed got a reaction from Some Idea in drilling hole through wire
A milling machine is the only way I have been able to do this kind of operation with a high degree of success. If it is as small as yours I chuck the bit with about a mm protruding from the chuck so it will not flex. If the hole needs to be deeper, I at least get the center mark where it should be then can bring the bit out further.
I love my Sherline, so a good choice based on my own experience, limited as it is. I know that you know, but for others that may not have had the experience, HIGH quality bits are a must.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from shipman in HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by SighingDutchman (Seb) – FINISHED - Artesania Latina – 1:25
It sounds like you are speaking of washboards. Thole pins were common on long boats but the later boats SEEM to have the cutouts as Keith shows or the style as shown below.
Note that in this particular plan there are six thwarts and three spots for the oars as is single banked. There has been some question as to whether the launch for Bounty was single banked or double banked.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from shipman in HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by SighingDutchman (Seb) – FINISHED - Artesania Latina – 1:25
Building kits requires the same thing as scratch building IF accuracy is of any interest, that being, research. There are books based on contemporary data and thousands of contemporary plans, contracts, paintings, and models that can be found on various websites including over 800 high resolution plans at no cost on the Wiki Commons site. Plus, there are a LOT of members here that love the research as much as the build and are a wealth of information if research on your own comes up short. Everyday is a chance to learn something new no matter how much experience we have.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from SighingDutchman in HMS Bounty Jolly Boat by SighingDutchman (Seb) – FINISHED - Artesania Latina – 1:25
It sounds like you are speaking of washboards. Thole pins were common on long boats but the later boats SEEM to have the cutouts as Keith shows or the style as shown below.
Note that in this particular plan there are six thwarts and three spots for the oars as is single banked. There has been some question as to whether the launch for Bounty was single banked or double banked.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Keith Black in New here
Welcome to MSW Carter!! Hope to see some of your work soon.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Keith Black in Gun Carriage questions
Maybe I should start a new thread but this is in keeping with the overall subject. What did Spanish naval long gun carriages look like in 1620? I have done a couple hours of research and have found very little hard information. I am leaning towards truck carriages with two trucks even though a lot of modern models show four trucks. One source that is interesting is a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loldlSJ4k_8 There are about 25 seconds of WWII film, then the good stuff. If anyone has any details they can share on the carriages for various size Spanish cannon in the early 17th century based on contemporary sources I would be grateful.
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Canute in Purchasing Old Wood Kits
I Googled Wiki Commons Bounty and three plans popped up so can be saved in low, medium and high res. Thanks for the lead Gregory!
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Canute in Recommend me a frigate kit?
Funniest thing I have heard in a while😀 Members sometimes disagree with each other over points here and there, but we all love this hobby and I for one am very happy to learn from every single member and/or be corrected if I got something wrong. Going back 50+ years ago I was taught by one of my first bosses that even the newest member of our team can often do something better than anyone else and as a supervisor it was my job to find out what that was and utilize that skill for the betterment of all of us. Same goes for this hobby. Many of us have decades of experience but we often learn a new trick or idea from even the novices thanks to our membership's willingness to help each other. But I digress.....
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allanyed got a reaction from Canute in Recommend me a frigate kit?
It takes most builders years to reach higher and higher skill levels, but as it is an ongoing process I do not understand why these would be separate goals? Is there an example where we would choose a subject we like but are then unable to use this choice to start or continue to develop modeling skills as well? Inquiring minds and so on😀
Allan
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allanyed got a reaction from Canute in How to glue to deck when it’s already finished.
The deck of your model looks great!
I might be missing something here but why do you want to oil the deck? Glue will not bond well to oiled wood and if you use another finish such as a varnish or other similar product the glue will bond to the finish and not penetrate the wood. You can add your items first then apply a finish such as a varnish or poly (or oil) or other material that you want to use with a brush so you do not coat anything you do not want coated. If it is an eye or horse or something like that it does not matter as you will be drilling through the finish and into the wood.
To which items are you referring that might be problematic?
Allan
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