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HMS Euryalus 1803 by rlb - 1:48 scale
druxey replied to rlb's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
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- Euryalus
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The acrylic case has arrived and the sub-base is boing constructed to fit. As soon as the casework is complete, I shall mount the base on the sub-base and set about deploying the oars. Stay tuned!
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Glad all is well! Nicely bevelled and fitted thwarts there.
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- Lowell Grand Banks Dory
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Neatly done, although I might suggest that you scrape paint off where any glued joint is. Even if the glue holds, there is a possibility of the paint shearing if the riser were bumped.
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YOUNG AMERICA 1853 by Bitao - FINISHED - 1:72
druxey replied to Bitao's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Congratulations on completing a superb model, bitao! I hope she will be protected in a suitable case.- 257 replies
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Just catching up on this lovely model. Well done, bolin!
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Thanks to all who checked in and commented. Bob: The yoke is based on ones seen on contemporary models (see example below, SLR 1820). None have long arms, so presumably the leverage was sufficient. None show the lines and/or how they were run, but it would be reasonable to assume some kind of leading blocks. There is no indication of any on the cutter in the Venetian museum, so we are left hanging. This model will not show sails or rigging, just oars deployed. The case should be completed on Thursday, so no more can be done until then.
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Which reminded me of when I was a small child who read early. At my grandmother's was a shared toilet off the landing. The 'works' were a Victorian era extravaganza with a highly decorated bowl. I was mildly terrified to read the name of that particular piece of china. It read, "The Shark". But we digress!
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So, the moldings I cut and ebonized yesterday have been assembled on the base and the acrylic pedestals installed. The model has been mounted on these using spots of epoxy. I now have to wait for the case to be made before I can mount the base on the much larger sub-base and attach the oars. Almost there!
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Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
druxey replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Pat: I simply cut rectangular section blanks for the oars, milled the shaft portions to 3" square, then cut, scraped and sanded the rest by hand and eye, also using a dial gauge for the finished dimensions. Spent part of the day (when not doing remedial work on the house exterior) milling moldings for the base and sub-base and ebonizing them. More soon. Thanks again for all the likes and visits, everyone!
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There are so many creative solutions to any problem. That's one of them!
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Now what would be really interesting is for you to build this kit, then build a modern kit version and see how the two compare!
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What plug? Nice progress, Toni! My only comment is that I interpret the shaded are at the tip of the knee as being shaved away to a blunt point as seen from above. If you can do that, the carving will look even nicer. Oh, and don't forget the shallow notch for the gammoning. See the Weazle draught.
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