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H.M.S. Atalanta - Drafting my own plans
druxey replied to Ben752's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
"The stern post to be of good wound? oak tim of the best kind free from defects. sq. at head 12 1/2 (which is t run up to bolt in the Lua? deck beam)" This should probably read: "The stern post to be of good sound oak timber of the best kind free from defects." The contract and 'as built' plans trump any other reference! There were variances with any Swan class ship. Your filling transoms, provided they fair properly (check using both buttock lines and proof diagonals) will be confirmed correct. The head of the stern post in Atalanta appears to be at the level of the top of the wing transom (ZAZ 4485), as there is no indication of a gudgeon strap on the rudder any higher. It is hard to tell, because of other overlaid detail. -
HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
druxey replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
For the brass wheel rim at that scale, would a ring of thin brass wire carefully flattened out do the trick?- 993 replies
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I hate making tree-nails
druxey replied to barkeater's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Bamboo through a Byrnes' drawplate (feed in from the small hole side!) makes the job very quick and pleasant. -
Looking better and better! I do spot a minute difference with your vent, but I shan't tell anyone. It's still far nicer than any effort of mine!
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Beautifully fitted joints!
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New member with a question about shipping models
druxey replied to CJ2S's topic in New member Introductions
Unless you cannot move them carefully yourself, as these models have great family sentimental value, you should consider a professional company that specializes in moving art and museum objects. Call your local art gallery or museum to find out who they use. It will not be cheap, but they will move the models safely and fully insured. -
Best wishes, John, while you are on the rough road. Also condolences to Pam and yourself on your recent loss.
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You might find masking off so much of the sail to be a pain, Wefalck.
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How very inconvenient of the wreck to have planking missing at the critical juncture. How much structural weakness would a straight line of butts have here?
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For better integrity of the sail, while I use a similar technique as Wefalck (April 20), my doublings of the seams are added with opaque acrylic paint ruled on using an old-fashioned draftsman's bow pen. Grommets are also of acrylic paint.
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Thanks for your update, Remco! Enjoy Stockholm.
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