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  1. druxey
    That scarph is a nice detail!
  2. druxey
    Sorry to read how underworked and indolent you were this summer, Rob. Hopefully you can focus on GR again this Fall.
  3. druxey
    Brilliant! Congratulations, Marsalv.
  4. druxey
    Welcome and bienvenue! I'm sure there are folk here who can advise you well on earlier North European shipbuilding.
  5. druxey
    Nicely done, Eric!
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    I only use the scalpel for fine, light work. For heavier cuts, I use a chisel or gouge.
  7. druxey
    She looks terrific, Mark! All the best for Sunday's unveiling.
  8. druxey
    I can't speak for this specific drawing, but a typical cutter arrangement had a locker on on side and a seat of ease on the other.
  9. druxey
    Hats off, indeed, gentlemen! A beautiful result, Michael.
  10. druxey
    If you have sufficient waterlines, it's possible to reconstruct a body plan.
  11. druxey
    Thank you for this continuing master class, Ed!
  12. druxey
    Meanwhile we will wait, all agog! Again, congratulations on a fine Swan model!
  13. druxey
    Wouldn't the planking be in more random widths? No sawmills back then, as far as I know. Look at photos of Mary Rose's deck to see what I mean.
  14. druxey
    Indeed: cotton buds, water or saliva and a ton of patience! Roll, don't scrub the tip. Have fun, Griptite (Thynne?)
  15. druxey
    Well done on the figure, Toni! All your model needs now is a nice base and case.
  16. druxey
    Well stated, Russ!
  17. druxey
    Chuck: you've correctly guessed who gifted me with that handle! Thanks again, Toni!
  18. druxey
    Remember to run proof diagonals when you've done, to prove that your lines are all fair. Any wobbles in the lines will quickly act as tell-tales.
  19. druxey
    Would it not be depend on the size of the links and their ability to be turned over the wheel without too much mechanical disadvantage? An 18th century wheel was 24" in diameter, the links 7" between pivot points and the crank throw was about 15". However, several men at a time turned the cranks.
  20. druxey
    Welcome aboard!
  21. druxey
    I was gifted a Bard Parker style handle some years ago that has a lovely balance. Google: Bard Parker 371070 Scalpel Handle Size 7
  22. druxey
    It depends on the definition of 'length'. It could be length on the upper deck, length on the keel, length overall, etc. One needs to know the definition of the length quoted.
  23. druxey
    So much depends on personal taste. Many model-makers (myself included) use Castello boxwood, aka lemonwood or lancewood. It is creamy yellow ochre in color, has very tight grain and, if well seasoned, does not warp. Also, if you are modeling a 1770's era ship, sections of the masts and spars are square or octagonal. It is much easier to cut and shape them than to turn them. That was the was it was done in the old days as there weren't lathes that long!
  24. druxey
    Looking positively delicious, Chuck! Also, best wishes with all your family changes this week.
  25. druxey
    Well done, Dan. Quite the adventure!

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