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druxey

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  1. Aaaand... you're away to the races! A great start, Mike.
  2. Each time you re-make a part, it gets quicker.... Just sayin'.
  3. Um, the reason why you are getting no response to your request is that there is no Plate 39! In my edition of Naval Architecture of 1805, at least, there are only 38 plates. Perhaps the reference is either wrong or refers to a different plate number, edition or book.
  4. Looks like a kit with inaccuracies to me.
  5. Very informative photo of the hull construction of the prototype, Gerald. I assume that it is the subject that is 130 years old, not the photographer! The model looks terrific.
  6. Thanks for the answer to my question Ed. I'm only slightly less in awe of you now.
  7. Oh, my. I've not seen ratlines made in the prototypical way at this scale before. Both eye-spliced and with lashed ends. How do you figure out the correct eye-spliced length for each ratline before installing it? Wow! I'm in awe, Ed.
  8. Can't wait to see the sail and yard hoisted! The way the bonnets are attached look really good.
  9. Superb work there, Albert.
  10. Congratulations, Mike, on a very fitting conclusion to constructing your very fine model: you've now hoisted your own flag! And a very nice one it is too. Thanks for sharing your build with us.
  11. I pre-stretch cotton line, so eliminate that issue, Ed.
  12. Sorry to read that a chainplate broke. How annoying! Your visible work look impeccable, though.
  13. Nice progress, Dan. Those portholes are a distinct improvement. The family seen in the photo - not yours, perchance?
  14. Thanks for the additional info. It appears that the hawseholes lead at a fairly steep angle up and inboard to emerge at deck level. Of course, we have no idea how accurate the reconstructional drawings are.
  15. I agree with Mark's assessment of the book (and the model). It certainly is inspirational!
  16. Can you give more information, please? What is the date of this vessel, and is there a profile view (showing the deck levels, etc.)
  17. Beautifully done! I particularly like the geared pump mechanism.
  18. Looking more elegant each time you post, Frank. Glad you could correct the run of the sheer. BTW, how do the sheer strakes fair into the stem?
  19. Wow! That is progress! Did you carve or model the decorative work?
  20. It depends whether the boat was rowed 'single banked' or 'double banked'. If a rower had an oar in each hand, the rowlocks were opposite each other, but if each rower pulled one oar, the oarlocks alternated port and starboard, as in the photo above.
  21. A very ambitious project and fast progress, Jan. Very nice.
  22. If you are painting her anyway, automotive filler does a great job....
  23. Looking lovely, but I think Russ is correct. Hopefully it's an easy fix.
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