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  1. augie
    Welcome back!
  2. augie
    Nice catch on those pumps. That full length overhead shot is spectacular, Bob.
  3. augie
    OK, I give up. Exquisite !
  4. augie
    Fine job on those fife rail stanchions. Deck is really coming alive isn't it? I really love your oak base. Talk about standing proud !!!!!
  5. augie
    Wonderful to see her coming across the prairie again!
  6. augie
    Henry Ford would be proud! Carry on (and on), mate.
  7. augie
    Interesting commentary, gentlemen. I would imagine that the British kept a close eye on ship design in Europe for obvious reasons. To my eye, British ships were generally more purpose built, more efficient looking (lovers of French and Spanish vessels please hold your fire). We Americans seemed to gravitate toward the British designs. I would imagine that those interested in architecture would have similar discussions relating to British vs. European cathedrals. Fascinating stuff!
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    I can understand the wood supply issue that Mark has pointed out. But you can't simply add more sail to a design without changing something else. Ballast, hull form, draught? It would be interesting to see a side by side comparison of ships of the same time and size... something I've never taken the time to do. Does anyone know of a reference that does this? Good question, Mike Y
  9. augie
    Like anything else, take your time and make one completely up before you commit to making 60. You may want to decide if you want to leave the hinges as untreated brass, paint them or blacken them.
  10. augie
    Chuck's idea of making the mock cannon comes in handy, doesn't it? Good catch.
  11. augie
    One last comment. Width variation on kit-supplied planks is often the most pronounced near the ends of the plank. For that reason, I generally cut off the very end and discard. As Chris mentioned, almost every one needs to be tweaked anyway.
  12. augie
    Good stuff, Rich!
  13. augie
    It's really up to you, vossie. But Allan has pointed you in a good direction. If you are using strictly kit-supplied wood you may not have the freedom to adjust the plank widths at the stern but the tutorial he gave you will give you the concept of how it's done. Personally, I prefer the look of scale length planks.
  14. augie
    Don't know if this will be of any help but check Sherry's log on catheads: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1069-san-felipe-by-sherry-–-scale-196-lead-ship-of-the-spanish-armada-first-scratch-build/page-54
  15. augie
    Relax, Patrick. I'm in the same boat of late (can't believe I said that). We're not in a race, there's no time limit. Just don't go backwards ---- that's the killer!
  16. augie
    That red looks like a good color choice.
  17. augie
    Nice start, Grant. I like your reasoning on the always odd number of layers for plywood. Don't really know if it's true ---- but it sounds great!
  18. augie
    She's certainly standing proud. Beautiful work, all around.
  19. augie
    Looks like you've got it this time. Arrows look like the strategy for the Battle of the Bulge!
  20. augie
    Be patient! It'll all come together
  21. augie
    On the false deck question..... I think a lot depends on what planking you'll be using for the lower deck. I've used 1/8 x 1/16" basswood at 1:64 and it came out fine. A harder wood like boxwood would have been even better. As to adding deck beams, it's a judgement call . If it makes you feel better (and doesn't interfere with anything) go for it! Let us know what you decide.
  22. augie
    I've seen waterways on things like fishing vessels or tugs where it actually is a gutter-like trough. But these are modern vessels with watertight (steel) decks. But we're talking sailing vessels with wooden decks (I think) here so the above comments are valid. Keep in mind these sailing vessels are most often 'heeled' to one side or another and can have a rather pronounced curve along the bulwarks. Without the waterways diverting the water toward the scuppers you would wind up with a VERY deep puddle almost constantly on one side or the other. Think of them as diverters rather than as conduits.
  23. augie
    Very nice work on the brass brackets. Working with that stuff always gives me fits,
  24. augie
    I really like this decking, Denis. Good luck with the new car!
  25. augie
    Here's one as a kit in case you're not ready to scratch build one yet http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CCTP&Product_Code=4803-201&Category_Code=620-250-000

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