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This looks to be an interesting process. In terms of time taken, can you give us some idea of how long it took to generate the project to this point? Thanks, and looking forward to further instalments!
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But where is the scale Bramah lock, Michael? Slacker! Seriously, that is beautifully done.
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Dying/coloring rope; sources for purchase of quality rope
druxey replied to Tomculb's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Coffee or tea are to be avoided, as Kurt has said. So many threads are available in myriad of colors, so you should be able to find what you need without the mess and chore of dyeing your own. -
Sweet! The rails 'flow' very nicely, Alex.
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Tedious and painstaking work, Dan! Next time you need to fake a lanyard, do the 'rear' ones first?
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I think what governs the depth of the fixed blocks is the diameter of the sheave in it. In the photograph above, the sheave diameter is more than the thickness of the bulwark it is installed in.
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There was a Romero version of Fubbs, but a later ship of the 1720's. The original Royal yacht was from 1682. The 1726 version was a rebuild.
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Welcome from Niagara, Paul!
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PVA or carpenter's glue adhesion depends on the porosity of wood, which metal isn't! Either epoxy or CA is the way to go with metal to wood joints.
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The evolution of slide mounts for carronades is an interesting subject in itself. There was considerable change in the way these were mounted, on the 'inside principle' and 'outside principle' where the pivot point of the carriage was located. See: Lavery, The Arming and Fitting of English Ships of War 1600-1815, Chapters 23 & 24 There is even more detail in a seldom available book: Caruana, The History of English Sea Ordnance 1523-1815, Volume II The Age of the System
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Alex is correct; the moldings are interrupted by the cathead supporter. This is one of the few parts in the ship that curves in all planes. Beautifully done, Alex!
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I'm sure the tribute to your skills and to your husband on Czech TV must have been bitter-sweet. That is a magnificent model and we appreciate you sharing it with us. I know it is not the same, but you have a band of supporters here on MSW for your future models.
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Seems the methyl cellulose is the best choice you have available, unless you want a shiny finish.
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Allan: Squirrel's draught is a little unusual with its opposite facing expansions. One can always tell which is the internal one by: 1) The 'garboard' inside does not run all the way to the stern post 2) There is usually a gap for the limber channel internally 3) There are gaps in the planking runs for the deck beams as well as air spaces. In Squirrel you can make out the thicker bands of plank internally as well. Hawk shows internal port and starboard only
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Dashed lines on these draughts generally indicate alterations. I concur with frolick.
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Before you get carried away, please note that the red lines denote internal planks, not external ones! Those short lengths would be a) handy to use up offcuts lengths and b) get into position in very cramped places.
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