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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 -
Love the appearance of your furled sails, Rob!
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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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In the plan views the top row represents the keelson scarphs, the middle row the keel scarphs and the bottom row the false keel joints. Compare them to the side view above them.
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Just found your log. Nice craftmanship - both on the model and your other projects!
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