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  1. druxey
    This stern is the ultimate expression of my father's dictum, "Never make thing simple if you can make it complicated"! You are making good headway on interpreting this incredibly complex area of the ship. I appreciate the amount of thought that you've put into this project.
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    The hawse arrangement was definitely designed that way, Dan. If the inner hawsehole was used it would have worn the main rail fairly quickly! I had noticed that peculiarity some time ago.
  3. druxey
    Longridge and Campbell wanted to see if you were really paying attention, Alan!
  4. druxey
    Lovely work as usual. What is the advantage of using Bakelite paper, please?
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    There's a lot of 'air' or dead space in a case for a rigged model. That's why it seems so bulky.
  6. druxey
    This model at 1:48 scale and the subject of two volumes, is progressing well. Greg Herbert has almost completed the hull and fittings, while David Antscherl has provided the decorative carved works. Masts and spars are also currently under construction by Greg. Woods used in the model are Castello boxwood and holly. The model will be on display at the North-East Ship Model Conference, New London, at the end of April.
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    Seeing your progress make me smile. Beautiful work, Gaetan.
  8. druxey
    Nice to see you back, Matiz! And nice to see progress on your model.
  9. druxey
    Nice to see another strake completed, Mark. Sorry to read of your skin issues. Hope all is well now.
  10. druxey
    Welcome aboard!
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    Heroic effort, Kevin! However, would using brass or copper have been easier?
  12. druxey
    What a charming subject, Nils! It must be very satisfying working on a model that caught your eye and imagination so many years ago.
  13. druxey
    I believe that this was only introduced in the late 1790's.
  14. druxey
    Nice! However, Mr. Green needs to re-rig his sheet: the line is fouled.
  15. druxey
    Good things take time. The important things are the journey and completion. Well done, Dave! That is a lovely result. Of course, the question now is, "what's next?"
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    I doubt if you'll find any kit of any of those ships. Manufacturers tend only to produce kits of famous ships such as Cutty Sark, Victory, Constitution, etc. I do seem to recall a plastic kit of Captain Nemo's Nautilus. It was made popular by the movie of Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Your approach to ships in fiction is an interesting one. You may find plans of similar vessels on which to base your models, though. Good luck with your research, M. Le Consul!
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    Very impressive at that size! Well done, Keith.
  18. druxey
    Nice project!
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    Sleep well!
  20. druxey
    Brilliant, Dan. Now all you need is oil stains along the road bed!
  21. druxey
    Try to avoid contact type cements. They are instant, but allow no adjustment whatsoever. I'd stick (pun intended!) with PVA (white) or aliphatic (yellow) glues.
  22. druxey
    The storm was recorded on 14th August. Fly was recorded as 'foundered' off Newfoundland in 1802; no specific date given, but 'spring'. So this could not have been the same event.
  23. druxey
    Quick thinking, cool heads and a narrow escape!
  24. druxey
    The fish davit is seen deployed on the port side having just fished the anchor there. (The model is a modern one of Resolution of 1777-78).
  25. druxey
    For my models, it never takes long to file down two opposite faces of the hex nut so there is some 'meat' left on both sides of the keel. Each to their own....

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