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  1. druxey
    Plank lengths did vary. Perhaps you planked yourself in (bad joke) by trying to keep them constant! In the Strel example above, you'll see all butts fall more-or-less halfway between ports. Also, try to avoid very short end planks fore and aft where possible.
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    Given diameter is usually at the highest continuous deck that the mast passes through.
  3. druxey
    With all due respect, that painting shown in post #293 is not by Pocock but a comparatively modern one by Wylie. Viewer beware!
  4. druxey
    'Strop' is sometimes written as 'strap' in the older texts.
  5. druxey
    Isn't it fun making those planking decisions as master shipwright? However, I would avoid placing butts close to or above ports as you have, aft of the waist. There are several planking expansions on the RMG web site. I'd look at some of those as a helpful guide. Also Steel or Rees have expansion drawings to study. As for red port sills and stops, perhaps paint is a safer choice than stain or dye.
  6. druxey
    Davy (davyboy): Your assumption is correct! That model's rigging has a number of peculiarities. The issue is that the (presumed) repairs are very old, so are far from obvious. Tony: (tkay11): I'm surprised that in an institution like RMG that someone would have accidentally damaged a model, not reported it and tried to fix it so that no-one would notice. Really!
  7. druxey
    I've simply used glue for small-scale work.
  8. druxey
    Nicely fitted scarph joint there!
  9. druxey
    Yes, the platform always aligns with the lowest point of the 'bag' of the main rail. The gratings of the head are flush to both when added.
  10. druxey
    Spiling a card pattern from your thread line will work very well, Mark. Is the thread at the extreme bow a little high, or does it match the height on the draught?
  11. druxey
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful work; now enjoy making beautiful music!
  12. druxey
    Glad it works for you and you like it!
  13. druxey
    This is called a jib traveller. Standard books on rigging will show you details.
  14. druxey
    Some pretty fancy fitting you've done there, Maury. Well done!
  15. druxey
    Congratulations on a very fine model, Alexei! What is the other model in the background?
  16. druxey
    Nice trick in Lightroom, but it's a bit disconcerting to see the shadows of your beautiful framing beneath going off in different directions! Is Lees' belaying plan and notes for Medway of 1742 (pages 175-176, second edition) any help for you?
  17. druxey
    Again, well done on a beautiful model, Frank. I appreciate you sharing this build with us.
  18. druxey
    Do'st say 'laser', mate? Mark my words, it'll never catch on. Forget such nonsense and pick up yer adze.
  19. druxey
    Interesting approach to the hances and moldings. They look very good in your photo, Chuck.
  20. druxey
    Ouch! Are they - I mean were they - carbide? Those are very brittle.
  21. druxey
    No harm at all, LH! One way to procrastinate completing your dissertation, unless you were crafty enough to make St Philippe your subject....
  22. druxey
    Thanks for bringing this significant find to our attention, mic-art! Tak!
  23. druxey
    No problem. It's a small detail and hard to see on a small screen.
  24. druxey
    Yes, I meant the sheer of the quarter gallery and my sketch is only approximate. I'm sure you can improve on it!
  25. druxey
    Beautifully done, Frank. Small point (and it may just be the photograph); the netting looks too bright. Congratulations on a lovely model.

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