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HMS Sphynx by TBlack - 1:64
druxey replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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This recent book on the Restoration Navy reappraises Samuel Pepys' role and the influence of his brother Prince James on the Restoration Navy. Now, this could have been presented in a dry and scholarly way, but Dr. David Davies' writing is lively and, at times, quite humorous. Nevertheless, while readable, the work is also scholarly with pages of end-notes and references. This book recently won the author the prestigious Anderson Medal for best non-fiction maritime writing, beating out 18 other entries. This book has also been awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Maritime Foundation in the Mountbatten Award ‘Best Book’ category, and their citation reads: This carefully researched and readable history makes a major contribution to understanding the little known but influential roles played by Kings Charles II and James II in promoting the development of the Royal Navy through major reforms, innovation and exploration. Historically authoritative, this original work provides an invaluable insight into the emerging concept of sea power. The author’s lucid style and original approach makes this period in the evolution of the Royal Navy accessible to a wide audience. Thoroughly recommended!
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HMS Sphynx by TBlack - 1:64
druxey replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
That's correct, TB. They are used for hoisting when rigging. -
Yes, the jaws of a parallel pliers do not 'pinch' like regular ones. The jaws stay parallel to each other through the whole opening range. See: https://www.amazon.ca/MAK-Parallel-Action-Inserts-Jewellery/dp/B01L1CSJMQ/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6IHwBRCJARIsALNjViUSdAvG0_WJHKGbzsJZkPvfbLJt7eYgeKIPD0epCwNVDC4pnayzUVsaAplSEALw_wcB&hvadid=254899150231&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000745&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=5763433321150160024&hvtargid=kwd-297781321436&hydadcr=24908_10283703&keywords=parallel+pliers&qid=1577154999&sr=8-1
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HMS Sphynx by TBlack - 1:64
druxey replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Well, welcome back! What you have circled appear to be the Burton pendants of the standing rigging, not the slings. If you have a copy of Longridge's The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships, this will be clear in the beautiful perspective drawing of the fore top by G.F. Campbell between pages 212 and 213. -
The easiest way to manage bamboo is to take a sharp blade and split the bamboo in half. Halve each piece again repeatedly, until the lengths are small enough to feed into your drawplate. Discard any softer pieces: they will break as you draw them. If necessary, slightly sharpen the end to begin to feed it. Parallel pliers are best for drawing: they will not crush the fibers like a regular pliers.
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One always has to re-draft plans! There is, inevitably, distortion due to copying, paper movement with humidity changes etc. And that quite apart from actual drafting errors. Have fun!
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Nice progress, Eric! And a very happy solstice celebration to you.
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Interesting point: was the molding an integral part of the transom, or a separate piece attached over the transom and plank ends? In British shipbuilding, it was a separate piece. Interesting auction extracts, Bruce.
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Nicely done! Especially at that small scale. Happy holidays to you also. By the way, what you added is not called a wale but a molding.
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The Bitumen Experiment
druxey replied to ChrisLBren's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
I've seen paintings on copper where the dark (bituminous) background and any paint that had it mixed in simply craze into flakes and fall off, gesso ground included. -
Welcome, Dean. I had similar experiences to Chris Coyle (see above) which I why I started building ship models. Those balsa planes kept crashing! Hopefully yours didn't - the model ones, I mean!
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How many riders?
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Nicely lofted frames, G.L. A safety note: Never cast molten metal into a plaster mold unless the mold is completely dry! Moisture can turn instantly to steam, spraying molten metal at you. I recommend drying out the plaster in an oven at very low warming temperature.
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Unique 500 year old shipwreck in the Baltic sea
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Excellent 3D fly-around renderings on this site! There is an auto-translate feature that came up on my screen. Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Matle. -
Model Expo is coming out with a series of 'real' boat kits. Each is a progressive skill-building kit. The first one is an East Coast dory.
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How many riders?
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It appears that the floor riders are located at 10.8, 12.2, 13.5. 15.7 and 17.7. The futtock riders rise adjacent to these as high as the gun deck. (The Leopard illustration you posted confuses these as being single continuous items, which they are not!) The items at 2 and 3 are not riders but crutches. I strongly recommend you read a book on construction of the period such as Longridge's Anatomy of Nelson's Ships, Goodwin's The Sailing Man of War or Antscherl's The Fully Framed Model. -
Definitely coming along and coming along well!
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Any Japanese style saw is amazing!
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