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  1. druxey
    Nice carved statue, but I doubt whether it was ever a figurehead. It stands nicely on its pedestal.
  2. druxey
    Here's what I think happened with Victory. Originally the beakhead platform was flush with, and an extension of, the upper deck. The original head rails had a greater curve or 'bag', so the lowest part of the main rail was in line with the upper deck. At some point the headwork was replaced. The new head rails had a flatter curve. To make the gratings of the head flush and level with the rail, a platform was constructed over the fore end of the upper deck. The two plans shown above demonstrate my point.
  3. druxey
    Interesting catalog, Bruce! Unfortunately Nereus of 1821 is nothing like the model shown. See: https://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/81806.html The style of the model in the catalog looks later 18th century, not 19th. The 1821 ship had 38 guns and was considerably less sleek! The model appears to look similar to Speedy of 1781, but the tiny ports make me suspect that this was a merchant vessel, not a naval one. See: https://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/84422.html
  4. druxey
    I agree that hand-stitched French rasps are amazing. I've had two Auriou rasps for many years. They are expensive but far out-perform any commercial mass-produced tool.
  5. druxey
    There is a dimensioned drawing on page 3 of the instructions, SkiBee.
  6. druxey
    With all due respect, the image looks more like a typical Revenue cutter of c.1800. However, as there is little hull detail, it's hard to say. I believe that Deal built cutters, heavy and clinker built, were the most common at this time.
  7. druxey
    Perhaps one of the Rochester area club model-makers might help you out.
  8. druxey
    Just catching up with your work. Looks like a promising start, Rob.
  9. druxey
    Looking very nice so far, Allan!
  10. druxey
    Nicely shown and done, Gary!
  11. druxey
    As most planks for a particular model are the same thickness, make a jig with two pieces the thickness of the plank apart and add a stop at one end. Slip in the plank , which is then held vertically, and use the small plane or sanding stick.
  12. druxey
    According to my calculations, the slot in the scuttle would only need to be about 7" long. Slainte!
  13. druxey
    The graphite metal looks very good on the photos, Eberhard.
  14. druxey
    That is one very substantial breast/deck hook on that drawing!
  15. druxey
    You may need to engineer a mechanism to work at that scale; a simplification of a full-sized latch, but with the correct external appearance.
  16. druxey
    Well, no matter what framng there is around the bowsprit as it passes through the deck, there has to be a solid 'landing' for the deck planking. There is a hint of what might be the structure in Longridge's The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships, Plate 30. One can see the carligns on each side of the bowsprit and the ledges on each side. I suspect that solid pieces of wood filled the elliptical space between the carlings and bowsprit. (Think of the mast partners, but elongated.)
  17. druxey
    Brush yourself down and welcome, Erik. Nice to know that there are architects out there that respect various classical traditions and don't just slap on a Georgian portico here and Elizabethan oriel there, and perhaps a Gothic arch or two!
  18. druxey
    Glad all is well optically, Alan! Look forward to seeing further progress on your model soon.
  19. druxey
    Wow. The model is certainly taking on a busy and occupied air. I can almost see those oars moving in unison.... The shields look fantastic.
  20. druxey
    Well, glad that you've surfaced again, Michael! I had assumed summer outdoor activities had taken precedence, but was beginning to wonder. Good to know that all is well in Mottingham!
  21. druxey
    What size or scale are you thinking of?
  22. druxey
    I read the hood as a short slotted one.
  23. druxey
    Good move and idea, Chuck! You'll learn a lot from this kit.
  24. druxey
    To the issue of steering rope slots in the deck, this poor hand-held shot from the 70's that I found in my archive shows the arrangement on an Amazon class vessel. A small hood-like fitting on each side.
  25. druxey
    It depends on the thickness of the wood you are cutting. A rule of thumb is that at least three teeth should be in the wood at any particular moment.

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