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Another possibility is Volume IV, The Fully Framed Model. The rigging is identical in type and size to that on Cook's ships.
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There is an extensive explanation of fuses and bombs in Adrian Caruana's The History of English Sea Ordnance, Volume II, The Age of the System. It is a large (and expensive) work, but you may be able to access it through inter-library loan. It is a very scarce volume.
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Um, maybe re-read post made by me last Sunday? See you tomorrow!
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A lathe for masts and spars
druxey replied to Don Quixote's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
A lathe is really a sledgehammer to crack a nut. I agree that there are many other ways of 'turning' spars. That's what the old-timers did in the shipyard! They planed or adzed a spar to a square cross-section first, then eight sided and finally rounded off the parts of the mast that were intended to be round. I use a simple 45 degree 'V' shaped jig to hold the squared spar in order to make it eight-square. Holding the spar in a vise, I use sandpaper strips to round things off, section by section. Advantages? You are not limited to any length and you've saved a ton of money. Of course, if you are planning on doing a lot of turning and machining, then go for a good lathe. -
Nice clean work, Mark. However, did you taper the plank thickness around to the rabbet? Or will you do that later?
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Four Stacker
druxey replied to Nigel J's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Had the idea of scratch building the parts you need occurred to you? You may find building your own parts a very satisfying exercise. There's always information and advice available on this site. -
Echo by davec - FINISHED - cross-section
druxey replied to davec's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Although not inexpensive, copies of the original draughts are always very helpful as well as instructional! They are a good investment, and make lovely wall decorations later when framed and displayed. -
Wow! Just catching up with your progress on this model. Quite the contrast to the original photos from last year. Well done!
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Oh, my ears and whiskers! That's quite the flyaround. All I'm missing now is the sound of water against the hull, flapping of canvas and shout of orders!
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Beautifully done, Eberhard! Speaking of ornamental turning, do you have a Holtzapffel or seen one in action? Quite mesmerizing!
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Yes, somewhat diluted PVA works well. I used a brayer (roller) to attach it down firmly and exclude air bubbles.
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I've used SilkSpan painted with acrylic to resemble painted canvas, but this at a much smaller scale. Painted old sheeting as material, perhaps?
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Airbrush question
druxey replied to Antonio Vasquez's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
The air pressure used can also regulate overspray to some extent. You will need to play and experiment to get used to using the instrument. -
Worth exploring, though. Another line might be a University press. Texas A & M have a very active marine archaeology department, for instance.
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I could see immediately how much simpler it would be to set up that chuck as opposed to a 4-jaw independent one! I'm surprised that this style would not have been more popular.
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Fascinating. I've never seen a two-jaw chuck like that before. I can see how useful it might be for eccentric work.
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You could approach SeaWatchBooks or Conway Maritime Press. I don't know how wide a popularity this era would have through.... it's definitely an acquired taste!
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Thank you, gentlemen. All being well, the book should be out by Fall. Plan sheets are completed and the final manuscript is being proofread. The pedestals are patterned after 18th century ones under models in the Royal Museums Greenwich collection. They are of ebonised wood. Inside each pedestal are two long bolts that engage captive nuts hidden in the model's rising wood and deadwood. The pedestals are, in turn, screwed to the baseboard from below. While there have been several enquiries about the model, as of today it is still unsold.
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It's interesting how the various lines can suggest where they should belay. Coming along nicely, Maury!
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You can make life a little easier on yourself by fitting the toptimbers above the port after fitting the upper sill!
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