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  1. druxey
    All numbers or letters in brackets mean that their shape is identical and 'dead flat'. The dead flat area is always an odd number (usually 3 or 5), to allow for the change in direction of the floors in the frames.
  2. druxey
    So sorry for you both, Michael. Been there, not easy.... Any missing pet really leaves a hole. I imagine Tyra had a great life with you both. 20 years is a good innings, but that isn't of much consolation.
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    Or use slightly watered PVA (white) glue.
  4. druxey
    Dilute the white glue to a milk or light cream consistency.
  5. druxey
    The measurement question is answered in that the ship was built using British feet and inches, ans measurement for the model are quoted in the same system. Instead of driving yourself crazy converting measurements from duodecimal to metric and then dividing by 48, try to buy a scale ruler (on eBay or elsewhere) that has a 1:48 scale on it. Then you can measure everything directly.
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    Looking forward to your progress, Luc.
  7. druxey
    I've not used an Exacto handle in many decades, having switched to Swann-Morton like Allan. I'm amazed that they still make their handles round. Has nobody sued them for injuries such as Allan has mentioned?
  8. druxey
    I'm trying to imagine the inside of the joints!
  9. druxey
    Ah, the really fun pieces! That is a very good start to these tricky parts.
  10. druxey
    Is that photo-etched work?
  11. druxey
    Moulded dimension (or the moulding way) is measured across the face of a curved timber. Sided dimension is its thickness. Usually the latter is constant in dimension.
  12. druxey
    Similar diagonal braces against the side of the hull aft were called sleepers, not pointers.
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    I'm sure that you are correct about your statement on the non-naval ships, Bruce. I don't think I suggested otherwise.
  14. druxey
    Oh, my! I'm just catching up on your last few weeks of work. That chaloupe is simply a lovely little gem. Hopefully the geometry of the quarter gallery lights will work out for you. Looking good!
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    To confirm: pointers were X oriented diagonal braces across the ship's hull, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. However, they cut down on space in the hold. Riders replaced these.
  16. druxey
    I responded by PM, Dan.
  17. druxey
    I understand this arrangement and don't question it, Siggi but, in general, it is unusual! I imagine the hinges would be well protected when under the replaceable lining. Also, even when not shown on the draughts, the lining would have been there.
  18. druxey
    Why bother with a make-shift lathe of any kind? The old time spar-makers simply made the spar a tapered square in cross-section, then planed it octagonal, finally 16-sided and then rounded it off. One can do this easily at model size using a V shaped holder and a 7-10-7 proportioned scale to mark the sides of the square stick out before cutting it octagonal. One can use a mini-plane or sharp chisel for this. It takes little time and, at model size, after the 8-square is cut, sandpaper does the rest of the job. No power equipment required!
  19. druxey
    Interesting quotation. This was apparently a merchant ship. In a naval one, the spaces between the frame timbers were filled to the level of the floorheads with oak, presenting a continuous surface. The circumstance described could not have happened. Also, in naval ships the floors were planked over (the ceiling planking) and permanent iron ballast placed above that.
  20. druxey
    Coagulate is the word you are looking for. According to the Internet - which, as we know, is infallible! : Egg whites coagulate at 60°C, egg yolks 65°C, with full coagulation occurring at 70°C. But, once again, we digress!
  21. druxey
    Good grief!
  22. druxey
    Dan: There are several liquid solutions used by conservators to consolidate brittle and fragile lines. Cellulose nitrate in acetone is one possibility. HMG adhesives in thick and thin formulations are others.
  23. druxey
    I wonder whether there are still enough pieces of The True Ship around to reconstitute her.... Just kidding!
  24. druxey
    My, but that planking looks great with the fastenings in place! Well done, Toni!
  25. druxey
    I hope you've labelled that piece, Michael. Otherwise some day it may be mistaken for firewood....

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