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Nate's PANDORA in 3D
druxey replied to 3DShipWright's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
The latter, alas. Many drawings in the AOTS series are unreliable. For a comparable ship's framing structure, look at this: There are no dramatic shifted or cast timbers at all! And there are no large gaps between toptimbers either. Whenever possible, look at primary sources - they are far more reliable. The RMG web site has a wealth of visual information. Sorry to pour cold water on things.
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Like the photos? Love the model!
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Through bolts, forelocked, were used for ease of replacement of damaged ones. The same was true of chain bolts, where the forelocked ends were on the inboard sides. Victory has been through so many repairs and replacements in a very long life that this feature was lost somewhere along the way after her active service.
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L'Amarante by marsalv - 1:36 - POF
druxey replied to marsalv's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
It is an interesting example of old world craftsmanship using hand tools being replaced by new world craftsmanship using CAD/CAM. -
No matter how long we've been at it, there is always room for improvement. Often progression is not linear. So, if there is a setback, don't be discouraged. You are still on the learning curve, as are all of us.
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Well accomplished, Chris!
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Nate's PANDORA in 3D
druxey replied to 3DShipWright's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Very nice work, but that large framing gap under gun port 3 seems odd. -
Lovely work, as usual! The brickwork is very convincing. Why did you opt not to use a Brodie stove, as these were pretty standard by this time. Do you have evidence to show the old style stove fitted? Or is it simply personal choice?
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That gain looks very good! At the tip is should be whisker thin, though.
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Those furled sails look very convincing. But why is the deckhand rolling around on the deck?
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Very neat result using low-tech means!
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I always enjoy a more unusual subject! Wildmanden certainly shows nice lines. One curious point: the line of the wale looks to be conventional on the draught, but the last photo of the model appears to show this rising aft in a very odd fashion.
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Nicely constructed, Mark. Will they be spattered with paint and antifouling?
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Congratulations on getting to this stage of the model and on your marriage!
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Nice analysis of the problems involved, Mark. Years ago, before the wonders of laser cutting, I had the same issues with the balcony on Polyphemus. I had to resort to using polystyrene sheet, drilled and scalpel blade cut. At least the rail was solid behind the fretwork! However, the ribbonwork was dimensional as well. I remember a lot of card and paper pattern cutting! Your work on this area so far is exemplary.
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Lovely!
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Thank you for pointing out the iron rail above the balcony balustrade on the drawings. That makes perfect sense.
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A lovely model porcupine!
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Assuming that those lovely figures are the correct scale, the balcony rail is low by today's safety standards! Beautiful work.
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I've also used small rasps and gouges....
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David didn't beef them up; this is what one sees on detailed profile plans of the era! Just one example:
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Ten oared sounds reasonable.
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Glad the triangular ringbolt method worked for you! The decision you made on the hatch covers looks really good. Model Motorcars Ltd supply a number of miniature bolts, etc.
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I'm sure that is a relief!
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