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  1. druxey
    Lovely detail on the foremast step!
  2. druxey
    I would agree with Bruce in his assessment of this Unimat model. The early ones in good condition will last. I have a 1970 Unimat DB200, still going strong!
  3. druxey
    That's a whole acreage of canvas, Rob! Nice going.
  4. druxey
    Looks like Danish feet on that particular drawing. A Danish foot measured 12.36 inches (English).
  5. druxey
    That is sad news indeed. Thank you for letting us know. My condolences to his family and friends. A real talent.
  6. druxey
    It is a huge collection of treasures, isn't it?
  7. druxey
    Oh, no! Battle damage already? That's not good. I hope it's easily repaired.
  8. druxey
    Lovely clean and accurate work, Marsalv!
  9. druxey
    Impressive project and talent!
  10. druxey
    Lovely work, Frank!
  11. druxey
    Sorry to read about the heat and the caterpillars (the latter have even hit the news over this side of the Atlantic!).
  12. druxey
    Is the Dauphin Royale model of 1688, misidentified? The style looks to be of a later date. It does not even have a flat stern (transom).
  13. druxey
    Is that Cherry Winny or Cherrie Winnie?
  14. druxey
    In public view, there are several fine Napoleonic POW models in the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto,The Thomson Collection of ship models. If you wish to study them in the U.K., you need to make an appointment at the Royal Dockyard, Chatham. This is where the bulk of those models you saw at Greenwich back in the 60's are now stored. As a note to Bob Cleek's assertion that "...academic researchers who are apparently welcomed to "the back rooms" by appointment only." I don't know about other institutions but, if you have a genuine interest, you will be welcome to see models by appointment, even if you aren't an academic.
  15. druxey
    It is very interesting to see your process of prototyping a kit, Chris. Thanks for sharing this with us.
  16. druxey
    Some interesting design details there, Chris.
  17. druxey
    What fun! I like your landscaping as well. Looked like the Hand of God helping the loco to make the grade there! I hope you are having a great summer, Michael.
  18. druxey
    Another factor is that these ships were designed to float in fresh water, not salt: there is less buoyancy.
  19. druxey
    A rare manuscript memoir is coming to auction shortly. It's worth taking a look at it, although the estimate is beyond the pockets of most of us! See: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2019/english-literature-history-childrens-books-and-illustrations/william-owen-manuscript-memoir-in-india-and?locale=en
  20. druxey
    The taper of the wale and black strake into the stem rabbet is appreciated, Chuck. So few models have this right.
  21. druxey
    Hope your recovery goes smoothly, Christian.
  22. druxey
    Those look like toggles (remember duffle coats?).
  23. druxey
    Interesting. I was talking to a military re-enactor on Saturday and I asked why the army (circa 1812) did not use speaking trumpets. He replied that the fife had the best carrying power over distances and amid other sound.
  24. druxey
    Please consider dust collection and control. Fine dust in the air is injurious to your health. Also, under certain conditions, a flash fire or explosion may occur. Sawmills have been destroyed and folk killed this way.
  25. druxey
    Yes, thimbles of metal were used in the 18th century.

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