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Looking forward to progress reports on this project!
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Boarding nets
druxey replied to bruce d's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Dafi: I remembered seeing this illustration somewhere, but couldn't hunt it down. So you can't locate the source either? -
Comments like that will put you in 'arm's way, Steven! Your model is looking more and more impressive.
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A very happy birthday, Gary. And thanks for giving us the present of eye candy. Looks terrific!
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Understanding the purpose of serving rope
druxey replied to WalrusGuy's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
No, the purpose is to prevent wear on the line and shield it from the elements. Under the serving in a real ship the grooves of the rope are filled with smaller line ('worming', then wrapped in tarred canvas strip ('parcelling') and finally wound tightly with very light line that is subsequently tarred ('serving'). For model work the first two steps, invisible after serving, are usually omitted. -
Types of Scarphs
druxey replied to allanyed's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I imagine, based on later ships, that any structurally significant longitudinal would be scarph jointed. This would include forecastle and quarter deck clamps. -
Impressive work, Patrick. A very nice digression!
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Pretty well all POW models are constructed from the makers' imaginations. Many ship models were generic, and a name that was in the news at the time applied to the model for marketing purposes. This backs up Seahawk's assertion that "My opinion is that the Bone Model of the USF Chesapeake was made for the British market to Honor the British victory, and not for the Widow of Lawrence." Most, if not all, POW models were made by the French in captivity. Is there any evidence that American POW's made bone models?
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Interesting conundrums. Perhaps experiment on scrap for engraving the king plank (do you mean binding strakes?) in different ways first before committing to the actual deck?
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Wefalck:I can't imagine the result from the accidental breaking of one of those acid-filled globes! Allanyed: I agree that, while expensive and in limited supply, the Kirsanov set are superb. If you are serious about carving in miniature and have some experience already, these are for you. Just use a light touch and keep them well honed. A heavy hand can result in breakage.
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Surely gaps in the rails are required at the crossover to prevent catching the flanges of the wheels?
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Come right aboard, Patrick the Digressor; and welcome!
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