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Directional light, whether natural (sun) or artificial (candle, oil lamp) would have been best. I suspect that many of the old-time carvers were either short-sighted to be able to work close, or wore spectacles. The Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto has the 'kit' of a 17th century miniature carver along with his spectacles and examples of his amazing miniature work. See: https://boxwood.ago.ca/publication/making-gothic-boxwood-miniatures and https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/705181
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Wooden setts? That takes me back a bit! Nice to see you back at work, even if it's not on the boat, Michael. We've missed your posts this past while, so don't abandon us again, please!
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Also, a sixth rate could be brig-sloop rigged, two masts, or ship rigged, three masts.
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All right, you jokers, how many of you have carved so many bodies (and legs)? And yes, they are a rough bunch. Well done, Steven.
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Growing on us as well, Chris! She's looking good.
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Epoxy glue
druxey replied to Zooker's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
If the porcelain cup is a valuable one, ask a museum conservator. They do not use epoxy! -
Photos of 19th century gun carriage (from coastal fort?)
druxey replied to Louie da fly's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Low Moor foundry was in West Yorkshire. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_Moor_Ironworks and: https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Low_Moor_Co -
That is one busy-looking deck! Beautifully done. Is the apparent lean of the boom support a trick of the lens (last photo, post #1161?
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Beautiful work, Ilhan. The model is looking great. As you are so good working in brass, I wonder why you used acrylic for the stern post. Will it be strong enough?
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Unusual and lovely supports, Sceatha! They complement the model perfectly.
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Connecting Pins - Need help on first build
druxey replied to Brianh526's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Well, the easiest way, if you don't have a suitable brass pin, is to take a short length of brass rod of the diameter you need. Place it vertically in the vise and tap the end to slightly mushroom it. Slide the rod into place and use a flush cutter to cut the end off just proud of the other side of the assembly. Place this, mushroom side down, on an anvil or hard surface and tap the cut end to mushroom it as well. -
Byrnes saw blade biting...update with pic
druxey replied to bigcreekdad's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
And a reminder to unplug the machine before tinkering with anything, please! -
Vintage unfinished speedboat model, any ideas?
druxey replied to LMDAVE's topic in Wood ship model kits
What a lucky find! Glad the mystery is solved and that you can complete your father's model. -
Look on the bright side: better to have too many mast hoops than find yourself short by a few at this stage! She looks ready to set off now. Very nice.
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