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    You need to study a copy of a framing plan to fully understand what you need to do.
  2. druxey
    So true, Vaddoc!
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    I used to use sanding sealer as Greg does, but haven't now in some time. I leave natural wood in its natural state, just finished either by scraping or 240 grit paper. Wood will change color over time anyway, due to light and oxygen in the air. Accept it!
  4. druxey
    Just found your thread, Håken. You are doing a lovely job on her!
  5. druxey
    Another interesting paper! Thank you, Bruce.
  6. druxey
    Well done, well displayed!
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    C'est interessant, messieurs; mais écrivez en Anglais, SVP! This interesting, gentlemen, but write in English, please!
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    An interesting arrangement, Clare. 'Ingrown channels' sounds like a painful condition! Looking good, though.
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    If they have your money, they have your order!
  10. druxey
    Looking good, Steven!
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    Fincham is, unfortunately almost a century later (1851). Although changes were slow in the 1700's, they rapidly advanced in the Industrial Age with more iron and steel production, composite hulls and then all-metal ones.
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    Dear Doris, I'm so sorry to read of your personal tragedy. As someone who lost a partner too early in life, I feel for you. Ship modelling kept me sane through a very difficult time. I hope this model's completion brings you some solace. Your Royal Katherine is nothing short of superb. You should be very proud of your work.
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    Nice result. I'm surprised that the paper didn't buckle and wrinkle more when you painted the sails.
  14. druxey
    Giampiero: The mail from the U.S. has been very slow of late, and particularly around Christmas and New Year things may take even longer. Even others in the States have had to wait quite a while before their books arrived. I'm sure that eventually your books will arrive.
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    If you look at the deck planking on Mary Rose, you'll see no orderliness. "This piece of wood will fit here without much work...." I'm sure that the HGAD's planking looked very like your model, Steven.
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    Good stuff! Glad your bright idea works well in practice.
  17. druxey
    Once again, clarification: SeaWatch is a small 'mom and pop' publishing operation. The owner, Bob, has had serious health issues this past year. The books are shipped from a storage facility elsewhere - not from Oregon. As books almost always arrive, the shipper is reliable, but does not send out confirmation or tracking. In the rare event that a book does not eventually show up, I'm sure that a replacement will be sent. Remember also that the U.S. postal system is in some disarray. Patience, folks!
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    Looks like you are winning. You'll be a while fairing, though! The first time one frames a model is the hardest, as there is no substitute for experience. It is a great exercise in patience, as you are discovering. You can look forward to an easier time on the square frames soon!
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    Now that is a creative solution; to allow a slide-in fit. I like it! I doubt if extra pinning would be required: you would have ample gluing surface, plus a kind of shallow dovetail at the ship's side. Of course, if you are a 'belt and braces' man... A healthy and happy New Year to you, Mark.
  20. druxey
    And best wishes for a better 2021 from me as well!
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    Well done indeed!
  22. druxey
    Glad you have good dust control - electronics don't work well with dust! A lot of those books look familiar!
  23. druxey
    Try 'Great Lakes wrecks 1812'?
  24. druxey
    Lovely work as usual. I hope that the casting metal is pewter? Lead is not so good.
  25. druxey
    As in all things, experience will inform you when it comes to subsequent models. Planking well, in particular, has a steep learning curve! Persistence will pay off.

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