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    It really is great to be supported by fellow MSW members. Thanks guys. Pete
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    Thanks for that info. Richard. Pete
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    Thanks for that Henry ... resolution is better and I can make do with that (writing a pdf on a number of things including 'weighing the anchor' for inclusion on MSW. Regards, Pete
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    Attached is a very low resolution of the image I am after - its identifying label reads ... post 2916-0-70427300-1364383134. There are frequent references to 'Payne's engraving' (which I believe it is) but I cannot find any actual posting on MSW. Close examinations shows a seaman standing on the anchor stock that is just above the water line. Can somebody help ? Pete
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    I remember seeing a wonderful diagram (lithograph) of a seaman standing on the stock of an anchor being raised out of the water alongside the Sovereign of the Seas - I think. Can anybody give me the link for that image ? Just cannot find it again. Pete
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    OK Mike, I will repeat what I said but which disappeared ... your work has a high level of 'impressitivity' (if there is such a word). The skill in forming those long and twisted peices of metal is amazing. Pete
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    I agree with Mike - the ship just seems to project an air of quality about it. Looks really good. Pete
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    John, PET, polyethylene tetraphthalate, is a form of a polyester. It is extruded into bottles and containers and used for packaging food, drinks, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, etc. Hence it is usually very thin and comes in a variety of colours - very pliable, lightweight and shatter-proof. Pete
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    Bravo Mark ! That little cleat is often overlooked and your ingenuity in bending the metal has certainly worked. Question - during the bending phase, did you deliberately cool the metal or did you aim to keep it warm at all times ? You appear to have overcome the problem of the metal becoming brittle so interested to know how long it took to do and what care you took with the temperature fluctuations ! Pete
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    Dave, that series of photos for a stove you built are TERRIFIC and they will really add to my descriptive work. Thanks for that. I am over the moon with members of MSW that I sought permission from to use their photos who have ALL been so cooperative. This 'little' exercise simply started off as a self-education process to help me better understand what it was I should be doing - and especially understanding - in constructing all the different aspects that go into building a ship. Before I knew what was happening, I found myself ploughing deeper and deeper through a myriad of posts on MSW. So, for example, it is a work that just does not explain what a cathead and cat-tail are but also explains a little about their history. It is fun and hopefully will be a resource appearing on MSW where everything is alphabetically listed. The problem is that I was a teacher of chemistry and my passion is in explaining things. So ... this is a general plea ... if I write to you seeking permission ... please help me to help others by allowing me to use your ideas. I will not intentionally use your work without permission but there is always the danger of overlooking you (but I hope not). Pete
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    Mark, Thanks for your interest. I have already included the links you mentioned to the MSW articles on stoves but would like to find out more about the French fireplace/ hearth concept vs. ovens. The attached diagram from the Euromodel La Renommee [1774] certainly shows a hearth rather than an enclosed oven and interestingly, a deck plan shows the presence of two chimneys. Very interested to get more info on this aspect re the French ships. Pete
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    Tadeusz .... those photos are fantastic. Thanks so much. Pete
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    I am putting together a resource 'file' that introduces basic concepts for a whole range of techniques, fittings, rigging, etc, etc. and hope to have this accepted on MSW. At the moment, I am struggling to find some photos of either constructed or actual stoves - pre Brodie or Brodie - that I could use with permission and without infringing copyright. Can anybody help me ... please ? Would really, really appreciate your input. Pete
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    Thanks for that Mark Pete
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    Not quite on the topic but can anybody put me on to a source for 2.5 mm. anchor cable ? Searched high and low without success. Pete
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    Mark, You and I keep in contact via PM but just wanted to say publicly how good your work is. Your craftsmanship will lead to a fantastic conclusion... what more can be said ? Having said that, I am hoping to see others follow in your footsteps. When a fine product is being presented on MSW, I shake my head and take a big breath... like "whow, he/ she is so good and I could not do that" Not so, folks. We all know that it just requires time, patience, initiative, interpretation, research and the will to see it through. Pete
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    Alexandrau, Your work has been an inspiration to me. Thank you so much. Pete
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    Mark, Your work so far = passion + persistence + a great dash of initiative. All totally impressive. Pete
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    Mark, the extra effort in re-shaping those ovals produced a great end result. Well done. Pete
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    I think this close-up is a better portrayal !!! Pete
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    Hello Mark and Keith, I must admit the filigree inserts are a refreshing idea and they do sit well on the transom. However, examination of the following photo from the USNA collection shows the use of those oval shaped sections supplied by Euromodel - albeit the centralised filigree shown is what Mark was after. Mark, any chance of seeing your mastery at milling to remove the central section of the supplied oval pieces and then inserting that filigree ? Could those oval pieces be painted with more detail ? Probably too difficult but just an idea. Pete
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    Dave, Thanks for the info and I will have a look at that book as well. I received 'The Rigging of Ships in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast' from Dover Publications as an e-book within a few seconds of payment being accepted. It is now sitting on my iPad and easily accessed. Marvel of modern technology !!! Pete
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    I visited Dover Print last and am about to order an 'e-book' copy of Anderson's book on rigging. Thanks for the advice. Pete
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    jbshan - thanks for your comment. R.C. Anderson's book title is .... ? Pete

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