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  1. druxey
    A terrific result! Quite jewel-like.
  2. druxey
    Thank you, Gary, for taking time to answer my question. I might be persuaded to try FreeCAD.... Years ago I was exposed to a very early version of AutoCAD, which put me off completely!
  3. druxey
    In the examples above (post #17) one can see the tholes offset from each other from starboard (sheer) and half-breadth (port).
  4. druxey
    The gaps are slowly closing! Beautiful work.
  5. druxey
    Also, solder tends to clog a file! But the end result looks very neat.
  6. druxey
    All very neatly done!
  7. druxey
    Often watercolor paper is from rag and is acid-free. That shouldl last! Probably 'smooth press' is more suitable for models.
  8. druxey
    The drawings with tholes on every other thwart indicate just one side of the boat. The opposite side would have the alternating thwarts.
  9. druxey
    How much time did it take for you to manage those parts in FreeCAD? They look first rate.
  10. druxey
    It's very clear, Johann!
  11. druxey
    Just catching up. Lovely photo of your doll's house in action! That is now a family heirloom. Great result on the hull, though I can't imagine trying my patience with varnish setting at 5 degrees!
  12. druxey
    Nice progress. The model is looking great, Bruce.
  13. druxey
    Definitely a crude roller bearing. However, the ball does not make sense for a block.
  14. druxey
    The grisailles I was lucky enough to view were quite large; about 4' 0" high, if memory serves me right.
  15. druxey
    I've been lucky enough to see a couple of those grisailles and they are wonderful things! Especially looking closely at them.
  16. druxey
    Oh dear, dafi. The dreaded 'do-over'. My sympathy. Been there, done that, many a time.
  17. druxey
    You are doing a fine job and flexing your problem-solving muscles really well! You are a natural for ship model work. The issue with some species of wood is that they are not consistent in density, as you've discovered. You can either coax the piece or, if it doesn't comply, cut another pieces to the same pattern - assuming you have sufficient stock.
  18. druxey
    You are well stocked now, indeed, Kevin!
  19. druxey
    Horror? Don't keep us in suspense!
  20. druxey
    Only the garboard, I think!
  21. druxey
    7" to 10" would be a reasonable width.
  22. druxey
    Sensible! Start small and work your way up....
  23. druxey
    Ooh! Nice, Ab. Enjoy looking at them.
  24. druxey
    I agree that the bolt heads look pretty knobbly, but the knees look nicely fitted.
  25. druxey
    I think we all feel your pain as we've have spells of frustration as well! Hopefully things will pick up for you.

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