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	Chuck; you make a very good point that has otherwise bothered me; the output looks too perfect! For figures such as the captain above, it's great, but for carved work on a ship, the surface lacks the markings of actual tools. Your concept of hand carving the output before hardening addresses this issue.
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	  Loose Planksdruxey replied to Rich Sloop's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck Is this water-based paint? Wait until the moisture has completely evaporated and see if the planks sit down again. Then reglue from the inside. (I assume this is still accessible.)
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	A less expensive book is the facsimile reprint of Rees' Naval Architecture. While slightly later, the plates are copies of those in Steel. eg: https://www.abebooks.com/Reess-Naval-Architecture-Rees-Abraham-David/31527245291/bd Although the plates are half the scale of those in Steel, they are still too large for a home scanner.
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	  question about waxing threaddruxey replied to ford34tom@comcast.net's topic in Masting, rigging and sails Wax used to be recommended years ago to lay 'fuzz' on rigging line. Unless you are using really cheap and fuzzy stuff, forget about using wax. Also, beeswax is slightly acidic and will rot the line in time. (A lot of old timers' advice was not the best!) If you absolutely have to use wax, use conservator's pH neutral wax instead. Ideally, use good quality commercial line such as from Ropes of Scale. This has no fuzz and does not require 'treatment'. If you need to use adhesive, pH neutral white glue is best. Avoid CA (superglue) as it will eventually make the line brittle and break. Alternatively , spin your own rope!
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	Well, honest feedback it is. The hand-carved tafferel carving attached has tried to follow the original draught and period style. Compare this to what you currently have and this may offer some guidance. Very little background remains. Compare this with the draught: https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-84573?_gl=1*qk7jhk*_up*MQ..*_ga*Nzk3MTE5NjM2LjE3NjExNjc1OTU.*_ga_7JJ3J5DBF6*czE3NjExNjc1OTQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjExNjc1OTQkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_4MH5VEZTEK*czE3NjExNjc1OTQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjExNjc1OTQkajYwJGwwJGgw
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	The y axis markings allow one to draw a series of closely spaced parallel lines. I have a rule that works on the same principal. Glad to oblige, Mike!
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	Bowlines (literally 'bow lines') normally lead forward, at least in English practice. The line for the fore course leads forward to a block hooked to the aft side of the bowsprit cap, then aft to belay at the forecastle. The main course bowline also leads forward. The English belayed it at the fore topsail sheet bitts forward of the fore mast. In your diagram it appears to belay inside the bow bulwark, presumably on a pinrail. Hopefully this is of some help!
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	  Bower anchor project by Sizzolodruxey replied to Sizzolo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800 I agree that the worming looks a little thick.
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	  Bower anchor project by Sizzolodruxey replied to Sizzolo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800 The gap in the stock was for drainage as an air gap - not for shrinkage. Looks good.
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	I go away for a month and you've completed the model, Ab? Well played, sir! Interesting reading your comments on gold leaf vs gold paint. I recently had the same issue and felt that real leaf was too reflective and gaudy. Also, the detail was lost. However, the client insisted that the dolphin stands be gilded. Bling!
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