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  1. druxey
    All ten oars are now carved and ready for bindings and leathering. Work continues on the base and pedestals. The latter will be from ⅛" diameter acrylic rod, so as to be minimalist.
  2. druxey
    Yes, softening means a very light rounding off of a sharp edge.
  3. druxey
    That galley roof is beautiful. I'm sorry that it will hardly be seen.
  4. druxey
    Looking very nice, Ron.
  5. druxey
    As a bit of light relief while making oars (five down, five to go!) I faux-painted a burlwood base for the model. There will be molding all the way around and a sub-base as well.
  6. druxey
    Shipman: Something in the order of 0.010" at 1:48 scale (I think that's was what you were asking!)
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    Coming along splendidly, HH!
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    Keith: Theoretically 5/8", but they are actually a whisker thicker for integrity of the blade ends.
  9. druxey
    They are not complete yet nor bound with a metal strap to prevent splitting. All in good time, Roger!
  10. druxey
    Contour duplicators are much too large and coarse to be useful in model-making. Save your money, unless you are doing house reno's.
  11. druxey
    If the light balance is a little off, the joinery certainly isn't!
  12. druxey
    It is much better that the thwarts are too long than too short! No-one has invented a good wood stretcher yet. Card patterns are certainly the way to go, just as you suggested. Cut a piece roughly to the angle you need, then refine it by careful trimming. For complex shapes, you can glue small pieces of card to a larger one to get exactly the shape you need.
  13. druxey
    Good question, Greg. The oars will be deployed in the same way as the Greenwich Hospital barge model.
  14. 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!
  16. druxey
    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.
  18. druxey
    I'm amazed that you can get such clean edges painting on a woven material like that, Steven.
  19. druxey
    Now you are just having fun! Very nicely realised details.
  20. druxey
    I bet you were nervous drilling those hawse holes! Well done.
  21. druxey
    I hope that your lovely model will be protected in some way, Steve.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. druxey
    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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