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  1. druxey
    Well, that will eat into your modeling time, but hopefully not your model! Enjoy your new friend.
  2. druxey
    Nice work and detailing of the deadeyes in particular - a detail seldom seen even in larger scale models. However, the item across the shrouds is called a futtock stave and should be trimmed just outside the shrouds. A buttock is entirely different!
  3. druxey
    Actually, a stand-off of the channel from the side to prevent rot was usual on wooden ships. It's just that models usually don't show this feature!
  4. druxey
    To prevent the holes clogging when matte spraying, try threading the blocks on wires first.
  5. druxey
    Having seen prototypes, I can confirm the amazing quality of the smallest sizes.
  6. druxey
    Nice, Chris. Pity it won't be protected, though....
  7. druxey
    Very neatly done at such a small scale!
  8. druxey
    Impressive at that scale!
  9. druxey
    Sometimes one just has to go with the logical run of lines.
  10. druxey
    Simply completing your first model is an accomplishment in itself. Well done! You are moving up the learning curve.
  11. druxey
    Only the early carronades in the 1780's were 'outside principle' mounted. By the 1790's they pivoted inside the ports and muzzle extensions added to direct muzzle flash away from rigging.
  12. druxey
    Now that is a prop of beauty! Nicely accomplished, Keith.
  13. druxey
    Certainly not a hatch-et job! Very nice indeed.
  14. druxey
    You must be living right, Steven! Coming along nicely now.
  15. druxey
    I can personally attest to the therapeutic effect of both model-making and music. And yes, it's also meditative and zen-like when one is 'in the zone'. Welcome aboard.
  16. druxey
    Another glazing possibility is mica. Any rockhound shop will have some.
  17. druxey
    Good start on your frames. Just a few more to go....
  18. druxey
    Oooh. Nicely fitted tabled joints, Alan! I didn't see that a couple were a little short, though....
  19. druxey
    You will need to soak and stretch the material on a frame to get the creases out. As it dries, the material tautens and it will flatten.
  20. druxey
    Have you tried a gentle air current using a fan?
  21. druxey
    That was a lot of sawing!
  22. druxey
    Makes a nice, plump model, though, Ab! Very nicely done.
  23. druxey
    Nice drawing of the foc'st'le bulkhead. Surely there was a round up to the decks as well?
  24. druxey
    Hope it works out this time! The rest looks great.
  25. druxey
    Makes for a most attractive model, Chris! Very neatly done.

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