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  1. druxey
    Sacred? Nah!
  2. druxey
    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!
  3. druxey
    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.
  4. druxey
    Bucklers were loose lids, usually secured with ring- or eyebolts and bars from inboard.
  5. druxey
    Waste not, want not. That style of planking wouldn't do in 18th century British naval dockyards, though!
  6. druxey
    Very pleasing additions to your model!
  7. druxey
    OK, what is the variance in humidity summer/winter in your home? Also, what specie of wood is that planking?
  8. druxey
    Welcome back Kieth. Glad that you've had a good recovery.
  9. druxey
    Nice find, that rigging warrant!
  10. druxey
    If what you've written is the case it's very unfortunate because, until now, Ancre have enjoyed a high reputation.
  11. druxey
    Sorry to read of your shoulder issues. I hope that this will heal without medical intervention., as long as you don't end up with 'frozen shoulder'. Best wishes on an uneventful recovery.
  12. druxey
    I agree with Wefalck: it's risky cutting mouldings already in place, unless one is very bold! Beautiful work, Kortes.
  13. druxey
    Nice, Maury. And nice to have lots of references for a change!
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    I hope I live long enough to see your model finished, Albert!
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    I was not aware of Rosemary & Co. Thank you for bringing them to my attention, Richard. They look to have a very extensive line of brushes indeed.
  16. druxey
    I think that I hear the word "Sold!" Hope you can get a good bargain with it, Michael.
  17. druxey
    Now that's much better! As most of the trunnions will be hidden under the capsquares, you are in business.
  18. druxey
    Very nicely done, Kortes!
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    What is a good brush? An expensive one. I am not trying to be funny, but you get what you pay for. With care, a good brush will last for many years, so it's a good investment. I'm still using 30+ year old sable brushes. These are Winsor and Newton Series 7. They still form a good tip even after use with acrylics. However, as Kurt notes, you are probably better off using synthetic bristle for acrylic paint.
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    Depending on the number of tubular sections, they are referred to as 'two-drawer' or 'three drawer'.
  21. druxey
    Yes, I agree with Rob. The bowsprit was offset until such time that the foremast was stepped further aft, giving enough inboard space to securely step the bowsprit.
  22. druxey
    Rob: I believe that the bowsprit would be angled so that, seen from above, its forward end would be at the centerline. I don't think it ran parallel to the centerline.
  23. druxey
    Jason: they seem to have corrected the image to a contemporary painting now!
  24. druxey
    Perhaps an odd question: is dorade pronounced "door-aid" or "door-arde"?
  25. druxey
    I would concur with Greg, having just completed reading the book. The photography and reproduction is excellent (much better than the pics seen above!) and the text informative and exhaustive. Both Grant Walker and SeaWatchBooks are to be congratulated on a very fine production.

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