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druxey

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  1.    Kenchington reacted to a post in a topic: Norwegian Sailing Pram by Venti - Model Shipways - 1:12
  2. druxey
    Progressing nicely!
  3.    druxey reacted to a post in a topic: Norwegian Sailing Pram by Venti - Model Shipways - 1:12
  4.    druxey reacted to a post in a topic: Norwegian sailing pram by Kenchington – Model Shipways – 1:12
  5.    druxey reacted to a post in a topic: FULMINANT by HAIIAPHNK - French stern castle
  6.    shipman reacted to a post in a topic: Pomeranian Rahschlup 1846 by wefalck – 1/160 scale – single-masted Baltic trading vessel
  7.    druxey reacted to a post in a topic: The Nydam B boat by woodrat - 1:20 - a plank-on-frame pre-Viking rowed vessel c. 4th century CE
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  17. druxey
    Glad to see that you snugged up the rudder, Clare!
  18.    FriedClams reacted to a post in a topic: St Roch by Lecrenb - 1:48 scale - RCMP Schooner rigged as schooner c. 1930/35
  19.    Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic: Finally have to admit, i just can't do it any longer
  20.    shipman reacted to a post in a topic: Finally have to admit, i just can't do it any longer
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  23. druxey
    Hopefully you can continue to derive pleasure from seeing others' work on MSW, even if you can't fully participate now. My best wishes as you navigate new challenges in your life, Bryan.
  24. druxey
    Huh? These 2 mm Syren blocks are not doughnuts/donuts! https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/boxwood-rigging-blocks.php
  25. druxey
    Every best wish on your knee replacement, Bruce.
  26. druxey
    Superb. That's all one can say.
  27. druxey
    Of course, there is no single 'right' way'. Some of us prefer power carvers, some hand tools. My preference is the latter, as I never was able to achieve as much control with a rotary tool at small scale, unlike others. The other point I'd like to make is the polished surfaces and sharp inner corners made by an edge tool a power bit can't achieve. But, each to his or her own.
  28. druxey
    Here's a thread on the subject from six years ago:
  29. druxey
    As Clare pointed out, the model in Davis' book is NOT the Lexington. However, I've had a soft spot for this book ever since, aged about ten, I found a copy in my local library!
  30. druxey
    If it's real sable it will be a very expensive brush! However, properly looked after, it will last decades. Some of my brushes lasted for many years, so the initial cost amortised over time was far better than a cheapo brush. The performance of a real Kolinsky sable brush, if you've never used one, is a revelation.
  31. druxey
    Same principles, but formed over a curved surface and 'fixed' with acrylic matt medium.
  32. druxey
    Impressive - and beautiful.
  33. druxey
    What joint? Oh - there it is!
  34. druxey
    Something looks a little off with your coaming: it seems very wide. Did you check the drawing? Nice grating, though.
  35. druxey
    But we do! See SeaWatchBooks: https://seawatchbooks.com/products/swan-iv-sail-making-supplement-from-the-revised-and-expanded-edition-by-david-antscherl

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