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Part of the trick with metal and files is running your Dremel as slowly as possible. Also, the 'cut' of the file is another factor. Don't use a cut #6!
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So, a George Daniels fan as well? Wish I could afford one! Enjoy the prep work, Michael. -
17th century English merchant flags
druxey replied to Louie da fly's topic in Nautical/Naval History
I believe that a red ensign would (pre-Union) have been flown. -
Mast Lengths and their above deck heights for HMB Endeavour
druxey replied to dashi's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Very nice, except I'm sure lengths were not taken down to 64th of an inch. The nearest inch would be fine! -
More and more impressive as the decoration is added piece by piece, Marc.
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The Navy did not 'burn' a fireship, they 'expended' it: a much more refined method!
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ClipperFan: I'm comparing Vladimir's profile of her headwork (post #662) to the almost profile photo of her figure that I worked from.
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Structure was modified for the fire deck and various hatches/vents on deck, but otherwise no skimping on construction. If you are interested buy either: Fireship, The Terror Weapon of the Age of Sail by Peter Kirsch, Naval Institute Press/Conway or The Fireship Comet by David Antscherl, SeaWatchBooks
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Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
druxey replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Some fireships were, indeed, old clapped-out vessels. Others, like the Comet pictured above, were purpose built as fireships. And yes, they were decorated as other warships were. Clive (post #2) is correct.
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If I can add another 2c worth: I'm bothered by how far forward the tip of the sheer rail is . If you look at post #475 (page 15) and drop a vertical line from where the bowsprit and jibboom emerge down, it falls almost the length of the figure behind her feet. I'm not convinced that the profile above is quite there yet. Any comments, anyone?
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Deck planking methods
druxey replied to allanyed's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Roger; if you look at photos of Mary Rose's deck planking, it's a jigsaw puzzle. Granted, it had been repaired over the years but, like Vasa, the shipwrights minimized wastage back then. I think in British naval yards things became more formalized by about 1700. Certainly contracts and Establishments will tell you more. Parallel planking and nibbed waterways were even later, as powered circular saws replaced handsaws and sawpits. -
Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
druxey replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
If you only took eight months to get this far on a hobby-time basis with a young family as well as work, I'm impressed! That's a major achievement for a first fully framed hull. The pay-off will be as you sand everything to a fair surface. -
Like Mark said, Joseph. Welcome!
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Someone else can add those details. Thanks for your very helpful input, ClipperFan.
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Clipperfan: The only way I can draw that to articulate properly is if her elbow is higher and forearm more horizontal, which will obscure her face in side elevation. Is that your take on this?
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After some PM's with ClipperFan, try this version on for size:
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Looking good, Richard. Toni's advice is sound if you haven't faired inside yet.
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