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  1. druxey
    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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    Of course! See Volume II, pp.14-15 for an illustration of the staggered butts.
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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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    Nice to read your good news, John, and to see you back in the saddle again.
  12. druxey
    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....
  14. druxey
    Sacred? Nah!
  15. 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!
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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.
  18. druxey
    Waste not, want not. That style of planking wouldn't do in 18th century British naval dockyards, though!
  19. druxey
    Very pleasing additions to your model!
  20. druxey
    OK, what is the variance in humidity summer/winter in your home? Also, what specie of wood is that planking?
  21. druxey
    Welcome back Kieth. Glad that you've had a good recovery.
  22. druxey
    Nice find, that rigging warrant!
  23. druxey
    If what you've written is the case it's very unfortunate because, until now, Ancre have enjoyed a high reputation.
  24. 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.
  25. druxey
    I agree with Wefalck: it's risky cutting mouldings already in place, unless one is very bold! Beautiful work, Kortes.

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