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HMS EURYALUS by Matiz - FINISHED - scale 1:56
druxey replied to matiz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
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NRG Capstan Project
druxey replied to tlevine's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Your theory that the eyebolts were for hoisting the capstan for repair or maintenance seems a reasonable one. -
Stretch the SilkSpan on a frame and paint it with dilute acrylic first. The number of coats will control the degree of transparency or opacity.
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I'm not too familiar with construction of that era. Were the through beams really above deck level? Seem as if this would impede movement on deck and make it a hurdle race if one was in a hurry!
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Hmm. Good question. The easy answer is 'tradition'. I assume you are referring to historical English ships. The early 'Navy Board' models of the later 1600's were painted in this style, also reflected in paintings of the period. This was apparently standard on ships of the day. 'Bright' wood was originally oiled, later painted ochre, to protect it. Deck furniture, bulwarks, etc, were red ochre. Again, this was for protection and ochre (earth) colors were inexpensive. The idea that would hide blood was, we now think, simply coincidental. Later models were not elaborately framed, and solid hull models showed a white or cream underwater body. This replicated 'white stuff', tallow and sulphur based, to deter underwater marine organisms and growth. The black rails and hatch coamings were painted black, I believe, not only as charcoal black was cheap, but because it stood out in sharp contrast to the decks for higher visibility at night as a safety measure. The black wales were not painted black, but coated with pitch for protection. Gold decorative carving is more controversial. Thinking today is that the carved work was picked out in yellow and varnished. Only models were gilded. Of course, there were exceptions for 'prestige' vessels where decorative work was gilded, sometimes with an ultramarine blue background (ultramarine being a very expensive pigment) or a greenish blue called smalt; a much less expensive substitute.
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It certainly would be a bit easier to hook blocks under the cap earlier, but they are very likely to fall off and get lost! BTW, the cleats for the slings will be a pain as you have them. Leave the top of the slots open until after the sling is installed. If the cap is a decent fit it won't need glue - just like the real thing!
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Very nicely done, Paul. I take it that the tornado missed you?
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I wonder whether this was for naval use at all. Imagine a heavy barrel and one person trying to maneuver it on a pitching deck. Also, I doubt any naval wheel or truck would be metal shod as the deck would get worn. I'd say is was used on land, perhaps on a fort or redoubt. Was it used simply to move ordnance?
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NAIAD 1797 by Bitao - 1:60
druxey replied to Bitao's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Nice clean work. Don't forget the taper of the knee of the head! -
boom rigging on a ship's launch boat
druxey replied to Peanut6's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Yet another possibility(!) is that there was no tiller, but a yoke and two lines leading forward instead. -
A tiny gouge, aka hypodermic needle, suitable ground and sharpened does the trick.
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