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  1. druxey
    Well done!Now please find a protective case for her - she's worth it.
  2. druxey
    Two thoughts: One, sometimes the purpose of something on a plan only becomes apparent when you model the ship in 3D. I've had many "Aha! So that's why they did it that way" moments. Two: were those 'proposed alterations' actually carried out?
  3. druxey
    Well, I bet you were very wide awake drilling those tubes out! Well done. Small item: it's such a nice model, I'm going to point out that the belaying pins you have look far too chunky. The handle diameter is usually no more than 2" at full size and the pin 17" long overall. See a typical example at: https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-3892?_gl=1*hlwx9x*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTc2MjMzNTAuMTc0MDM0MTQyNQ..*_ga_7JJ3J5DBF6*MTc0MDM0MTQyNC4xLjAuMTc0MDM0MTQyNC4wLjAuMA..*_ga_4MH5VEZTEK*MTc0MDM0MTQyNC4xLjAuMTc0MDM0MTQyNC4wLjAuMA.. I'm sure that you won't regret a re-do, Bruce.
  4. druxey
    Welcome back, Remco! That light fixed block wil also darken on exposure to light and air. In a year or two - like the holly - it will blend in nicely. I'd forgotten what a nice job you've done so far. For drilling scuppers, I mark out carefully outside and in, then drill small pilot holes from both sides. They should meet - or almost meet- in the middle. A small round file will make any corrections before progressively enlarging to the correct diameter. Drilling should never be done from one side alone! As a cheat, you could simply drill blind holes from each side.
  5. druxey
    Ladders are usually shown in the companionways. If you can look at draughts of similar vessels, usually the layout of these is similar. The two rectangles are scuttles (proposed - see Toni Levine's observation). They would have had solid covers flush with the deck, with lifting ring bolts.
  6. druxey
    Either paint on thread or possibly card strips might be the solution at such a small scale. A master miniaturist's book like one of Philip Reed's will give a great number of effective 'cheats' at small scale.
  7. druxey
    You'll find that old cotton to be of excellent quality. Those oars look first rate.
  8. druxey
    John - welcome aboard. Part of the model-making process is stuffing it up, then figuring out a solution to the problem. That is the enduring challenge and source of satisfaction! As Chris C. points out, the fact that you completed the model, warts and all, is a significant achievement.
  9. druxey
    It looks as if some modifications were carried out between the two photos. - The steering column is shorter and more angled in photo 2. - The hydrofoil mounts look to be in the same relationship to the wheel in both pics. - Either the aft end has been shortened (unlikely) or the whole 'cockpit' moved aft about two feet. Comments or criticism?
  10. druxey
    That looks champion, Kevin!
  11. druxey
    You may need to drill shallow holes in the hull for the rods to secure the boat properly. Doing a very nice 'kit bash' on the mast!
  12. druxey
    That looks good now!
  13. druxey
    I've not seen a belaying needle before. Very clever!
  14. druxey
    With cotton, use water to 'tame' the line by making it flexible without fighting you. Dilute PVA will fix it in place.
  15. druxey
    Looks like a highly posed photo! Look also at the blade angles....
  16. druxey
    Yes, metal base to the strips - much more durable than paper or fabric.
  17. druxey
    Back a little late to the story, Dan. Great progress and experimentation. For clearing the lacing holes, dental 'Lightning Strips' should do the work efficiently. E.g.: https://factorydirectdental.com/products/ceri-saw-interproximal-12-pk-1339?variant=48395787403563&country=CA&currency=CAD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtsa9BhAKEiwAUZAszbEgStN7AXE438G3C-Jou1nuvp1ma29_HwUDCTx6fMO4wmbeWcRAwxoCNa8QAvD_BwE
  18. druxey
    A terrific result! Quite jewel-like.
  19. druxey
    Thank you, Gary, for taking time to answer my question. I might be persuaded to try FreeCAD.... Years ago I was exposed to a very early version of AutoCAD, which put me off completely!
  20. druxey
    In the examples above (post #17) one can see the tholes offset from each other from starboard (sheer) and half-breadth (port).
  21. druxey
    The gaps are slowly closing! Beautiful work.
  22. druxey
    Also, solder tends to clog a file! But the end result looks very neat.
  23. druxey
    All very neatly done!
  24. druxey
    Often watercolor paper is from rag and is acid-free. That shouldl last! Probably 'smooth press' is more suitable for models.
  25. druxey
    The drawings with tholes on every other thwart indicate just one side of the boat. The opposite side would have the alternating thwarts.

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