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  1. druxey
    Lovely!
  2. druxey
    If the brass has any thickness, file a 'V' on the side you are bending toward. There will still be a slight radius, but it will be much less than a bend where that has not been done. Bending sheet metal.psd
  3. druxey
    Great recovery! Well done, Karl.
  4. druxey
    He still has an eagle eye! Hopefully more good days than bad for you both.
  5. druxey
    Have a great trip and celebration!
  6. druxey
    The clear acrylic (Perspex) is a brilliant idea! As Louie remarked, it gives a great illusion.
  7. druxey
    Well done on modelling such an unusual and interesting prototype, John.
  8. druxey
    Nice!
  9. druxey
    If it's authentic you want, make the mortise and tenon square as well!
  10. druxey
    Looks nice, but the lay seems a little loose. Its angle should be closer to 45 degrees. If the tensions are correct, the line won't unravel when cut.
  11. druxey
    Beautifully realized and very convincing, Doris! Well done.
  12. druxey
    There is very little reason to dye your own line these days. A reliable source (Syren) has been suggested and, if you wish to spin up your own line, thread is available in a wide range of colors.
  13. druxey
    Congratulations on your chef d'oeuvre, Roger. Only other authors know the endless hours writing, editing and illustrating that a book consumes! Well done.
  14. druxey
    Wow! Locking tabled joints: I've not seen that done on a model before. Bravissimo, Matiz!
  15. druxey
    Now you know why it's called the finishing. I bet you are glad to be finished with it! Well done.
  16. druxey
    Blomefield pattern 6 pounder 6' 0" long Armstrong/Frederick pattern 6 pounder 6' 6" Frederick pattern, 6 pounder 6 ' 6", 4 pounder 5' 6" (From Caruana, The History of English Sea Ordnance, Volume II) Take your pick!
  17. druxey
    We all make mistakes and have to make pieces over again. The challenge of "How do I do this?" is what keeps things interesting. You are doing a terrific job, whether you think it or not!
  18. druxey
    I believe that the spiders are entitled to a day off now and again, Ed. Seriously - seriously fine work.
  19. druxey
    A mega-model in the making! Glad that you are finding work-arounds, Alan.
  20. druxey
    Bless you for your patience with your father, Barbara. It is odd how some things are remembered well, while there are gaps also. However, the work is superb. Please keep posting how things are going. Thank you for sharing both progress and frustrations.
  21. druxey
    Tak, Mike!
  22. druxey
    Is the rod diameter that you are attempting to thread the correctly specified diameter, Mike?
  23. druxey
    Thought: would a centerline on the cross-spall (D) help in assuring that the frames are plumb on the keel?
  24. druxey
    I wondered where you had disappeared to, Peter! Welcome back and many happy productive hours in your new workshop.
  25. druxey
    Nice details, but port and starboard lights (red and green) need to be on the appropriate sides of the ship, not in line facing dead ahead. Confusion and worse would ensue! Usually they are placed on the wings of the bridge.

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