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Larger ships with lots of open rails and timberheads would not require belaying pins, as your photos demonstrate. As rails were closed in and timberheads reduced, then more pins and pin racks were introduced. -
Well put, Mark. I agree that the journey is both interesting and fascinating, as well as the challenge of acquiring knowledge and new skills. For me, the problem solving aspect is also very rewarding. Footnote: my first serious and large project, a 64, took 30 years start to finish, unrigged. Glad I started young!
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Alan: If you are looking at model hulls, you may not see belaying pins. For instance, the contemporary rigged model of Speedwell, 1752 has pin racks - but they are lashed across the lower shrouds and would be absent on a 'hull only' model.
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ancre La Belle 1684 by Oliver1973 - 1/36
druxey replied to Oliver1973's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Interesting method of creating a rabbet up the stem! -
Look at photos of the beakhead of Vasa, 1630 and you will see pins there as well.
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No cant frames were used in English shipbuilding in the 1630's, Ed. Modern 'replicas' are usually not exactly that; usually headroom is increased, modern nav equipment, flushing heads, small auxiliary diesel engines and a prop fitted, etc. Also modern safety regulations apply! One silly example recently was Bluenose II. She was being restored (the ship is a replica of the original Bluenose) and re-fitted. Current regulations insisted on a steel rudder so, at great expense, one was made and fitted. She proved unmanageable due to the weight so the wooden rudder had to reinstalled.
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Depends on the country of build. Very early 1700's for English shipbuilding.
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Dust port - hoover connector
druxey replied to Matrim's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I found a piece of brass tube whose outside diameter fitted the dust port (I had to flare the end out slightly for a tight fit) and the other end fits the hose of my shop vacuum. Works well. -
Brilliant, Gary! That hose is draped so naturally and your weathering is first rate, as usual.
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So, Rob; in short, you've been a slacker this summer. At least you've admitted it. Seriously, the renovation looks great. Do you have a 'before' photo?
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Boxing joint or scarph
druxey replied to allanyed's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I'll ask them, the next time I see them ;). Perhaps while this stylized framing method demonstrated the run of the joint lines, it saved time and materials in constructing the model. -
Boxing joint or scarph
druxey replied to allanyed's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
But why would contemporary model-makers bother to show complex joints there if a simple scarph was actually used? I'd put my money on a boxing joint, Allan! -
Boxing joint or scarph
druxey replied to allanyed's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Franklin, Navy Board Ship Models, 1650-1750, shows boxing joints on a 4th rate of 1690 (figure 13, page 15), Bredah, 1692 (page 16) and a medley of boxing joint variations on page 18. Definitely a boxing joint is a reasonable assumption! -
Proxxon jigsaw or a scroll saw
druxey replied to Edwardkenway's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
My first serious power tool was a scroll saw (DeWalt) nearly 20 years ago. It was an expensive purchase, but one I've never regretted. As for cleanness of cut, it depends on the thickness of stock and fineness of blade. Rule of thumb? at least three teeth in the thickness of the stock being cut at any moment. -
You might want to look at planking techniques articles on MSW that are 'pinned': look in the section https://modelshipworld.com/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/
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Well, Patrick, your workshop will have plenty of light! Is it heated and cooled?
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Just catching up. Looking great! Thank you for explaining that you actually use split leather.
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I love Weber's clarinet concerto...but we digress. Why tie yourself in knots carving the oarsmen in one piece when you will be casting them anyway? Thought of casting them in pieces so that, when you assemble them, they can all vary slightly in pose?
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Yes, Mitch was a real mensch. I, too, was shocked to read of his death especially at a relatively young age. He was a very friendly and laid-back man. It's obvious from reading the above that he will be much missed. my condolences to his family and friends.
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Swan Morton chisels and blades
druxey replied to shortgrass's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Try your local medical supply house. -
Yup, regular PVA, Mark.
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I use a glass container - actually a jam jar for Sparex. Leave the lid loose while heating though!
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