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Remember the trick of making a maquette in modeling clay first before carving. It really helps to sort out any problems in 3D ahead of committing to wood. -
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. -
I remember which is which by thinking that the moulded way is the curved view, while the sided view is straight (usually!).
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Impressive progress - particularly at this small scale! I wonder if using a binocular microscope constitutes cheating? Next you'll be using a microtome to produce frames....
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Thank you, Boni. Three to five feet long seems unusually large, though. Most surviving bone models are smaller than 3' 0" long and many are miniature in size.
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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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Note: if you are planning to bid on the current auction, be aware of the 24%(!) buyer's premium and, if you live in the U.K., the VAT as well.
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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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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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I agree that the sails look very good indeed. Well done, Ab!
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Check: https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/raf/spitfire2/spitfire-mk-xiv-of-no-91-squadron-at-west-malling/
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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
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