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Welcome, Marshall, to yet another Canuck!
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Please use either safety gloves or clamp the mold!!! -
Echo by davec - FINISHED - cross-section
druxey replied to davec's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Nicely done, Eric; particularly with the comparatively large tools you are using. If you are serious about miniature carving, you might consider acquiring some miniature carving tools. It will make a difficult job much easier.
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Any shape may be planked, but to plank it well (in other words that the planks follow curves pleasing to the eye) is an art as well as a science. Also, the expanded plank shapes may seem strange when 'unwrapped'. Some will be quite 'S' shaped. You might get better insight by carving a solid hull, then lining out the planking until the lines appear fair and sweet, then lifting the expanded shapes from the surface. You will then have more confidence when 3D modeling on-screen. A very happy and healthy New Year as you enjoy your family as well as the complexities of planking.
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A neutral grey might work better from an exposure point of view, Chris.
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Which is what I was trying to say less bluntly!
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Intereresting, but the concept is flawed. The degree of bevel will change along a strake of planking. It is not constant!
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Impressive stuff, Dan!
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And a merry Christmas to the bamboo-splitting Alan!
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HMS Sphynx by TBlack - 1:64
druxey replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I hope that Volume IV provides all the missing information for you. -
Q-tips are good. A little moisture is also good, but not too much. Conservators - and I'm not making this up - use saliva on the Q-tip.
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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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Hermione is not particularly authentic: look at the twin Kort nozzles! If the hull was coppered, it would conform to the rudder shape as well.
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At least bamboo is cheap!
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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. -
There will always be a lot of scrap when reducing bamboo to treenail size, Alan!
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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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