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  1. druxey
    It's a form of drawplate, Jim. It would work really well on a long-grain wood like bamboo. Usually drawplates are the moving part (hence the name!), with the wood stock held stationary.
  2. druxey
    Don't drop and lose the Euro coin inside, please! Lovely work and progress, Giampiero.
  3. druxey
    As long as you wash off any excess glue before it sets, all will be well!
  4. druxey
    "Those guys were good!" What you have and see is the result of hundreds of years of experience, development and experiment to get it right. Looks terrific, Mark.
  5. druxey
    Strange as it sounds, Mark is correct. Just keep a few slices of lemon handy.
  6. druxey
    Well, it wasn't obvious - until you pointed it out, Steven! Your observations about 'halfway through' and now going downhill are right on. The ensemble effect of thr mass of rowers now looks great.
  7. druxey
    I'm sure you'll find it a nice change from carvel planking, Toni! Looks like you are off to a good start, but watch for the staggering of butt joints.
  8. druxey
    Sphinx of 1775 has a full set of plans in the RMG, including planking and disposition of frame....
  9. druxey
    Nice progress, Hellmuht.
  10. druxey
    Well done indeed, Vaddoc. We've enjoyed following your journey on this. As has already been asked; what is next?
  11. druxey
    So, what would a shipyard worker of the time have done? "Ach, das war dumm!"
  12. druxey
    Exceptional...simply, utterly exceptional, Gary.
  13. druxey
    I believe that it's: Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream, Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream! But we digress again. Nice to see the population increasing, Steven.
  14. druxey
    Nothing short of superb work, HYW.
  15. druxey
    I'm glad that you keep safety in mind for your hands, Gaetan!
  16. druxey
    What a fun project, Kevin! Nicely done indeed.
  17. druxey
    Wall paint is great - if you are painting a wall!
  18. druxey
    Lovely work as usual, Mark. I see you are beginning to tackle those cheeks now as well.
  19. druxey
    Very impressive progress.
  20. druxey
    Lining out for planking involves two separate steps. The first is scientific: dividing the surface to be covered into equal width belts. (I suggest four.) The second is art: looking at the hull from all angles and adjusting the belt divisions into visually pleasing lines. Read the planking primers on this site for full details. Also I suggest using black thread rather than wood strips.
  21. druxey
    Remember that the gammoning has to pass between the head timbers (those are the vertical ones (as seen from the side) supporting the rails.
  22. druxey
    Just follow your nose, Shipman.
  23. druxey
    Tagua is very limited in the size of carving one can get out of it. Another possible material is mammoth ivory, which is not prohibited. It has a nice pale cream to brownish tone - it won't visually 'jump' like elephant ivory. Of course, if you use machine tools, there's the odour....
  24. druxey
    Very nice clean work.
  25. druxey
    Here's a contemporary painting c.1770: https://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/14024.html I've seen cabins on contemporary models painted in pale grey-green and also one in a robin's egg blue!

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