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  1. druxey
    I responded by PM, Dan.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. druxey
    Good grief!
  7. 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.
  8. druxey
    I wonder whether there are still enough pieces of The True Ship around to reconstitute her.... Just kidding!
  9. druxey
    My, but that planking looks great with the fastenings in place! Well done, Toni!
  10. druxey
    I hope you've labelled that piece, Michael. Otherwise some day it may be mistaken for firewood....
  11. druxey
    That is interesting that a gun port was placed in the path of the anchor lining. I don't question it - it is on the original draught, but quite unusual.
  12. druxey
    Longridge will make all things clear! (Well, nearly all.)
  13. druxey
    Hmm. Are you sure that he isn't the Fat Controller on vacation?
  14. druxey
    Who is the inspector, Michael? Is that your alter ego?
  15. druxey
    And Bob, do not forget the weskit (waistcoat). See also: https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/sutton_hoo_dig_collection/zs6xqfr Interviews with those involved in the actual dig. If you've seen the movie, there is quite a difference in the characters!
  16. druxey
    Ah! Now I understand the question. Scarphs are generally oriented so that any stress is at right angles to the joint line. The one on the left will resist an up and down stress, whereas the one on the right will resist lateral stress.
  17. druxey
    Nice and neatly done so far!
  18. druxey
    Using a die like that is an interesting technique. Thanks for sharing it.
  19. druxey
    Update on a reconstruction: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-55939515
  20. druxey
    What do you mean by 'rotated'? It would be helpful for you to post a sketch or diagram of what you mean.
  21. druxey
    Back to the form of stem! I've straightened the photo and superimposed a circular arc in perspective, then the line of the stem and a vertical. The arrowed set-back, measured in stem-widths should establish the angle accurately. The circular arc appears to have a radius of keel to waterline, more or less. Comments?
  22. druxey
    Ninepin blocks at 1:96! That is impressive, Gianpiero.
  23. druxey
    My perception, from photographic evidence, is that from the waterline down, the bow and stem were a straight line, slightly inclined. The curved portion is only above the waterline.
  24. druxey
    Those Hubbard kits, carefully built, make excellent concert instruments. (A French double builder in the past.) But, we digress!
  25. druxey
    Terrific work as always!

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