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  1. druxey
    Very impressive work. The photos make the model look much larger than it really is.
  2. druxey
    Sometimes 'Frankenpatterns' work very well! Looks like you are getting the rhythm of it now.
  3. druxey
    Somehow your updates have been below my radar for a while, so just catchng up with you, Clare. Some of the work is obviously not for the faint-hearted, but it looks really good so far!
  4. druxey
    I just happened to check here and see several requests for Mihail's e-address. Some of you have since PM'd me and I've responded. Please PM me for his contact info, as I'm reluctant to post this to the world at large.
  5. druxey
    Great solution if one does't own a drill press or it won't reach! Well done, Mike.
  6. druxey
    Well done, Toni. I know you would never have been happy with wonky aft ends to those head rails the way they were. Plus, they would always have reproached you every time you looked at the completed model. Great recovery!
  7. druxey
    Well, that was very kind of him! Glad that worked out for you.
  8. druxey
    Looks like you need the 1812 edition or later, then.
  9. druxey
    Aaaand... you're away to the races! A great start, Mike.
  10. druxey
    Each time you re-make a part, it gets quicker.... Just sayin'.
  11. druxey
    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.
  12. druxey
    Looks like a kit with inaccuracies to me.
  13. druxey
    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.
  14. druxey
    Thanks for the answer to my question Ed. I'm only slightly less in awe of you now.
  15. druxey
    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.
  16. druxey
    Can't wait to see the sail and yard hoisted! The way the bonnets are attached look really good.
  17. druxey
    Superb work there, Albert.
  18. druxey
    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.
  19. druxey
    Bravo!
  20. druxey
    I pre-stretch cotton line, so eliminate that issue, Ed.
  21. druxey
    And a 'welcome back' from me also, Mark!
  22. druxey
    Sorry to read that a chainplate broke. How annoying! Your visible work look impeccable, though.
  23. druxey
    Nice progress, Dan. Those portholes are a distinct improvement. The family seen in the photo - not yours, perchance?
  24. druxey
    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.
  25. druxey
    I agree with Mark's assessment of the book (and the model). It certainly is inspirational!

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