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Accident? What accident? I hope this is not serious, Doris. Be well soon.- 1,035 replies
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The TFFM books refer to The Fully Framed Model. They are a four volume set on the construction of a typical British mid-eighteenth century sixth rate ship-rigged sloop. The book are part of the extensive offerings by SeaWatchBooks. They have a link on the first page of this site, down the right hand side. Click for details.
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Fabulous! It's almost time to move in....
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I've found that those rejects can always be turned down...and down...and...behold! A belaying pin. Good looking cannon, though.
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Welcome, Philip!
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Another way to make shackles
druxey replied to vaddoc's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
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Nice theory, Jeff. However, earth colors like ochre are UV stable. (In paint technological terms, 'non-fugitive'.) Also, each layer of paint would be protected from UV light and atmosphere by subsequent coats of paint, so are preserved. I doubt if the conservators of the ship are in error. We just have to get used to the fact that the ship no longer fits our perception of her.
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I think lower melting point pewter is a tin/antimony/bismuth mix, but not copper.
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Pewter will tarnish with time, and there will likely be dross to skim off the melted metal before you pour it. Do you know the composition of your pewter? Hopefully it is the lead-free variety, Another tip: dust the inside of your mold with talc before pouring,
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May I rent that cabin and live there? It's lovely!
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Coming along really nicely, Ben. Just catching up with your progress after the holidays!
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A very happy and healthy New Year to you, Gerald! Neat reconstruction work - and in miniature, yet.
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Looks like you are winning! A happy New Year to you, Mark
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The figures give a great sense of scale to the structure. Lovely work! best wishes for 2019.
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Siggi: There's always a possibility that I could be wrong. If I am, I'm ready to admit it! However, (I've written a PM to Mark) I have a strong argument for my point of view. We'll see....
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Dear Mark, As we seem to be taking over Siggi's thread, I'll PM you. However, thank you for your thoughtful response!
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A happy and healthy New Year to you indeed, Doris, and to all those who follow your builds!
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Mark P: I'm interested as to why you think that the stop was not a separate piece when Steel spec's it as such. (He does not call for a rebate to be cut into the frame.) My reasoning for the frames being 1" greater sided on the sides of the ports is for extra strength when driving and fixing the ringbolts for the breeching and gun tackle.
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Interesting. I believe that access to the magazine was by a passage with two separate doors that opened outward. This was a precaution against accidental sparks or detonation from outside blowing in. The doors would blow shut in such an event. Direct access from above via a companion ladder would be very dangerous!
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