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I don't know whether this will work at your scale, but I cut short lengths of tube, just a little wider than the thickness of the thimble, and flare each end with a centerpunch (light spring setting!) on a steel surface.- 3,607 replies
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Well, Mark, it's nice to know you haven't entirely forgotten either the model or us!
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Other correspondents have beaten me to the draw. An additional note: proof diagonal lines always form smooth convex lines, unlike waterlines that frequently have reversing curves.
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Though not well defined, the port stop is shown, as indicated here. Stops were generally present on the port sides and lower sills.
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The railing is looking very good. You are best likely to match paint colors under good daylight if you can.
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No forgiveness required, Michael. In the color photo of Atalanta posted above you will see the black timberheads (for hitching lines to) below the roughtree rail. This was common before belaying racks and pins were more universally adopted. This was necessitated by the closed in and built up bulwarks.
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Joss: the standard and extension were generally smaller, along the lines of the image I've taken the liberty of drawing over. The narrow 'wear' strip along the fore edge was made to be easily replaceable. Feel free to ignore my suggestions!
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Michael: those protruding timbers are formed into timberheads. I suspect that on the port side Toni will add these as separate items.
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Always 'prove' the lines using proof diagonals. These are essentially waterlines at about a 45 degree angle. They will quickly show if things are out of fair.
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Thanks for this link, Vossiewulf. I was not aware that one could calibrate a monitor this way.
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But do it you did, and very neatly, Mike. Nice!
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Congratulations, Gaetan! That is one magnificent model. The puzzle pieces fit perfectly. Now please protect her in a case.
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Nicely carved, Toni. With the tiller almost parallel to the deck, does it dip down too far toward the deck when the tiller is swung? If so, simply turn the tiller the other way up!
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Instead of cooking the books, you are cooking the looks! I admire your patience in experimenting to achieve the result you want.
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The joints will show more through paint over time, Maurys. If they show too much when first painted, that's not a good sign!
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Mike: frequent hand-washing and cleanliness in the shop are the keys to avoiding fingerprints.
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Thank you Michael and Wefalck, for the comprehensive and logical responses to my question. I assumed that there was good reason for using round rather than square stock, but now you've convinced me! I also hadn't thought through the fact that square collets are not available at those sizes.
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Stanchions look great, Michael, even at large magnification. Would it have been a possibility to start with square section stock, drill the holes and then turn, or would cutting forces have snapped the work at the holes?
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