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  1. druxey
    Good question, Greg. The oars will be deployed in the same way as the Greenwich Hospital barge model.
  2. druxey
    Thank you so much, folks. Pete: I, too, was once in awe of other model-makers. Slowly, bit by bit, I kept improving and learning. You can do it too! Pictured is the prototype for the 14' 0" oars. These are probably the smallest and most delicate I have made so far. I still have to add the binding on the end of the blade. One down, nine to go....
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    David: your tactic of placing a clamp or even a loop of seizing line on with the shroud pair in place, sliding it off and completng the seizing is a great strategy. It's worked well for me!
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    I found making a maquette (larger sized) in clay first helped me get the 3D problems worked out before carving in wood. It helped me visualize what to cut away. I agree that there is much more control with hand tools than with rotary power. Your banner holding angel looks good. The more carving you do you'll find you get rapidly better. (I shudder at some of my early attempts!) I also found looking at classical sculpture pictures helped me a lot.
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    Maury: Thanks for asking, but no, as it would not really add anything to what has already been published.
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    I'm amazed that you can get such clean edges painting on a woven material like that, Steven.
  7. druxey
    Now you are just having fun! Very nicely realised details.
  8. druxey
    I bet you were nervous drilling those hawse holes! Well done.
  9. druxey
    I hope that your lovely model will be protected in some way, Steve.
  10. druxey
    That looks about what I'd expect to see, Michael. Good job! The rabbet can be very wide up to the bearding line in vessels with fine entries.
  11. druxey
    Well, this has unexpectedly generated some interesting discussion! Ron: You are absolutely correct; I do enjoy the challenges of making, not keeping my models. And that they go to appreciative collectors. Although not destitute, I can assure you that I'm far from wealthy in the usual sense, but am fortunate in having a very rich life. I think the above answers the idea of donating one of my models for auction as this is my livelihood, not my hobby. I wish I were of independent means! Back to the topic in hand: I've settled on ten 14' 0" oars for the model. Perhaps the bow pair may be a little shorter. Thanks to those who have contributed their knowledge; it's really appreciated.
  12. druxey
    I usually only build editions of one. However, if someone would care to commission a different model, please PM me.... Thanks for the compliments, everyone.
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    Thank you, Roger. That confirms the 14' 0" length I've been considering. Also, I agree that ten oars was the compliment, as the aftermost tholes could not be used unless sitting on the stern sheets with the officers - most unlikely! Thank you for the reference; it is most helpful and varies only slightly in dimensions from the sizes I came up with. I appreciate the input from everyone on this model. I'd also like to mention that the model has now been pre-sold to a member of this forum.
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    A bit of moisture and gentle persuasion will work wonders for you! Wet the outer side to expand the wood fibers on that side and gently clip to close any gap between the two planks. Been there, done that....
  15. druxey
    Thanks, Eberhard. The pattern of the oars you show are a little different, but 14' 0" is pretty close to my estimate of 15' 0". The bow-most oars would be a bit shorter in the shaft, for sure. That is very helpful.
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    I agree, TB. I'm thinking 15' 0" overall would be closer to the mark.
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    Thanks, Bedford. Now I have to figure out the oar length. Theoretically for her beam, they should be about 19' 0" long. Seems a bit too long to me, but....
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    Bien fait, Alex, et bienvenue au MSW. Welcome aboard!
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    The rudder has now been completed and fitted. One question I had was whether it was fitted with a short tiller or a yoke. There is a tenon on the upper end of the rudder, but no clue as to what the original boat was fitted with. Rightly or wrongly, I opted for a yoke. It is similar to that seen in some contemporary models. This completes the boat itself, apart from a little tidying up. The last task on the model itself is to make a set of oars. With a beam of under 7 ' 0", rowing double banked would seem rather crowded. Opinions, please?
  20. druxey
    Those clamps are awkward pieces to cut and fit; you've done an excellent job. The scores for the deck beams are an additional level of difficulty. Well done!
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    Absolut verrückt! Bikini babes from the Middle Ages.... What next?
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    Very, very impressive, Pat!
  23. druxey
    Despite your own opinion, you are doing well. Improvising when something goes sideways (as will happen to all of us!) is a valuable skill in itself. And is there a deadline? Take as much time as you need to build your model. No-one has a stopwatch and is timing you! "It's the journey, not the destination."
  24. druxey
    You are the expert reef point tamer! Looks great. Nice photo demo as well, Ted. Well done!
  25. druxey
    Thanks for looking in, everyone. The tholes were completed and the rub strake installed. The rub strake profile was rounded using a molding scraper and lengths then cut off using a slitting blade in the saw. The last challenge was the roundels at the bow. The lettering was too small to paint by hand, so I created the roundels in PhotoShop at 600 dpi and printed multiple copies. The rope ring was beige thread. I formed the rings by wrapping thread around a drill bit shank, stiffening them with white glue. When dry, the rings were sliced off and glued to the roundels. The roundels were then cut free of the paper and the cut edges match painted. The rudder is next, as this completed the boat itself.

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