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Welcome, Matt! You'll find lots of support here.
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HMS FLY by cafmodel - 1/48
druxey replied to cafmodel's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
You might get more insight into construction of a Swan class sixth rate using The Fully Framed Model series of books. Frames are not all the same width all the way up. -
Welcome aboard, Bolin! You sound like you are taking a good step-by-step approach to build your skills.
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Hof van St Janskerke by niels wilhelm
druxey replied to niels wilhelm's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Impressive sized model, Niels! A few larger photos would show off your work better. -
Remember that often curved logs were sawn into planking, so were selected according to shape for a particular plank. Power sawmills and planers were far in the future!
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If you can afford one, a thermostatically controlled soldering iron delivers heat to where you want it very well. Don't use the same iron tip for soldering!
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Welcome, Marshall, to yet another Canuck!
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Please use either safety gloves or clamp the mold!!!
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Echo by davec - FINISHED - cross-section
druxey replied to davec's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Practice makes.... Looking very good, Dave! -
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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