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I suppose a museum expert in fabric conservation might be the right person to ask, Johann. Frohe Weihnachten! -
The thing is, in different countries and at different time periods the way things were done were not always the same. Also, secondary sources (modern books and models) can be misleading. Check contemporary models on sites such as: http://collections.rmg.co.uk/
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Thank you for bringing this book to our attention, Toni. Season's greetings!
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The inner layer of lid planking (the lining) is vertical and the outer layer follows the line of the outer hull planks in thickness. The inner layer is stepped back or rebated by the thickness of the port stops. The stops are the lining pieces attached to the lower port sill and frames on the sides of the port opening. They are set back by the thickness of the outer planking. Your photo shows these rebates clearly. There is no taper as shown in your sketch.
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I don't mind you painting your cannon any way you like, Alan. However, X years from now, someone will look at your model and say "Gosh, they must all have been painted like that!" and every cannon on every model thereafter will be gilded. And the rest of us will all have been wrong. Merry Christmas!
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I'm sure they taste good after baking as well! But we digress. Back to Archjofo's thead now.
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Nice shiny monogram, but they never actually gilded them!
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A museum expert once commented to me that the silk in old models survives quite well. However, modern silk deteriorates at a much faster rate. Whether this is due to processing of the material or effects of environmental change on silkworms I do not know.
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Superb, Ed! The metalwork on those upper yards are quite a feat and you've achieved them beautifully.
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Much improved, Maury.
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Looks great, Chuck, but I think I would unravel using it! The beauty of natural fiber is that it will stay 'laid' if spun up and hardened properly. Nice that you are getting recognition and big orders from institutions. Well done!
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Welcome aboard, Dan.
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The butts should alternate, not be in staggered rows on adjacent strakes. This is inherently weak. One joint starts to go, and the rest will follow like unzippering! So, taking your example above: Strake 1 F, 6 2 C, 9 3 I, 3 Etc.
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Coming in as relatively unknowledgeable on this particular subject, the first thing that strikes me is the similarity between the 'primitive' stern view and the port quarter view. In both cases the lower port side quarter figure's trident and upper quarter figure's trumpet are clearly consonant, as well as the shape of the stern lanterns. Other items also are in agreement. These, it seems to me, would make these two images fairly reliable, surely? And both are different from the image positively identified as Monarque.
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Which may or may not have any resemblance to the real Marie Celeste....
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Sacred? Nah!
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The lining brushes are called 'sword striping' brushes in N. America. They take a bit of getting used to, as the hairs are very long and flexible. This is what enables one to produce beautiful, narrow flowing curves. That and good breath control!
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A reputable artists' supply store will give you a container of water on request to test out the point of a quality (or pricey!) brush you are considering purchasing. Brushes usually have 'dressing' in them as supplied to keep the bristles or hairs pointed. This needs to be rinsed off in order to truly assess the brush.
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Bucklers were loose lids, usually secured with ring- or eyebolts and bars from inboard.
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druxey replied to BLACK VIKING's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Waste not, want not. That style of planking wouldn't do in 18th century British naval dockyards, though! -
Very pleasing additions to your model!
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OK, what is the variance in humidity summer/winter in your home? Also, what specie of wood is that planking?
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