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  1. druxey
    An exercise in fortitude and patience.... She's coming along really nicely, Rob.
  2. druxey
    Outstanding result, Javier. Well done, so, congratulations - again!
  3. druxey
    Perhaps what you are looking for is: A peak halliard - to hoist the outboard end of the gaff A throat halliard- to hoist the jaws end of the gaff Vangs - to control the peak of the gaff to port or starboard. Brails - to control the sail
  4. druxey
    If the sails are brittle, there's a good chance that washing them will disintegrate them. Nicotine is soluble in water, helped by a couple of drops of detergent added. Is it possible that the model is acceptable with stained sails?
  5. druxey
    Would they be ventilation or bridle ports?
  6. druxey
    That's all we need: a hooligan modeler hurling scale rocks at windows! Seriously, that looks excellent, Gary. In my experience, all my microscope cover glass pieces looked like that when I tried to cut them to size. Must have been a cheap scriber, I guess. Your results are far better than mine.
  7. druxey
    I think that this is a different one, Dan. I think it has the provenance and is authenticated.... If you click on 'visit site', it takes you to the newspaper article and details.
  8. druxey
    Here is a link to an interesting item: https://www.google.com/search?q=trafalgar+flag+auction&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwil4YeTgrrjAhWSdt8KHdOZDVcQsAR6BAgGEAE&biw=1988&bih=1079#imgrc=s223zvp-hWJ6vM:
  9. druxey
    A very impressive flotilla! Nicely done.
  10. druxey
    Coming along nicely, Maury!
  11. druxey
    Oh, my! That's quite the quest for a good facsimile. Looking good, Frank.
  12. druxey
    I think that invariably the model-maker will have to end up fairing the rabbet at the forefoot because of the geometry involved in producing a kit at reasonable cost. If you can solve that problem, Chris, you will be a genius!
  13. druxey
    Best in Show? Congratulations, Danny! Well done.
  14. druxey
    There is no 'correct', Tom; just a best educated guess!
  15. druxey
    A knockabout merchantman would very unlikely have had any painted decoration. I consider the Mayflower II's appearance fanciful. Oiled timbers for preservation would be more probable. She would have perhaps looked like the attached photo on her very best day!
  16. druxey
    I am just catching up with your work, Johann. Amazing miniature splicing!
  17. druxey
    Depending on how you want to use it, another possibility is a good, used watchmakers' lathe. However, familiarize yourself well with what doesn't come with a used lathe that you will also need to make it of use!
  18. druxey
    Lovely detail on the foremast step!
  19. druxey
    I would agree with Bruce in his assessment of this Unimat model. The early ones in good condition will last. I have a 1970 Unimat DB200, still going strong!
  20. druxey
    That's a whole acreage of canvas, Rob! Nice going.
  21. druxey
    Looks like Danish feet on that particular drawing. A Danish foot measured 12.36 inches (English).
  22. druxey
    That is sad news indeed. Thank you for letting us know. My condolences to his family and friends. A real talent.
  23. druxey
    It is a huge collection of treasures, isn't it?
  24. druxey
    Oh, no! Battle damage already? That's not good. I hope it's easily repaired.
  25. druxey
    Lovely clean and accurate work, Marsalv!

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