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  1.    Kenchington reacted to a post in a topic: Edge-set deck planking
  2. druxey
    At the date of Endeavour, nibbed planks would not have been used. Less extreme curved planks with a hook where needed was the style at that date. Here is an example on a modern model of Resolution.
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  11. druxey
    Actually, curved deck planks were not uncommon, especially in the days before powered circular saw mills. Many contemporary models show such planking (nibbed planks only came into fashion the 19th century) as well as deck plans such as are seen in Steel and Rees. A quick web search shows a Spanish example from 1794: However, these planks were most likely naturally curved from the trunks or branches from which they were cut, not edge set. This was a less wasteful method of timber conversion.
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    Depending on the wood specie you intend to use, edge setting (bending) may be possible. Some species are more amenable to this process than others.
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    Great save! Well done.
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    Ah, those micro-adjustments take a lot of considerations and time! Looks like it's developing nicely, though.
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  26. druxey
    Some basswood does not take stain evenly. I suspect that this happened here - it's not your technique.
  27. druxey
    If you dissolve a PVA joint, just scrape the jelly-like remnants off and reglue. As there is very little water content in the alcohol (5%) you can do this right away.
  28. druxey
    Early catheads appear to have projected forward, not diagonally sideways. Vasa shows an actual example (upper right).
  29. druxey
    It really depends on how much of a stickler you are for accuracy....
  30. druxey
    With PVA glue, there is no 'point of no return'. If you use isopropanol (95% rubbing alcohol) you can unglue joints and correct anything you are not happy with. Water will take much longer to loosen a PVA joint, so removing any excess glue with a damp or wet brush before it sets should not disturb the joint.
  31. druxey
    Some of those renderings look to have been made distinctly 'heroic' rather than a good likeness! I like your analogy of an Elvis convention. Certianly my impression is of a rather round-faced, apple-cheeked and boyish looking man. At this stage, your carving looks to catch these traits nicely.
  32. druxey
    An elegant solution to the problem indeed! Well done, Patrick. And tell the ship's cat to jump to it!
  33. druxey
    Nice looking set of oars.
  34. druxey
    Enjoy your time off!
  35. druxey
    Royals. if present, would only be flown in very light airs.

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