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An example: the planking above the sheer rail is of danta in this model.
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Marines were usually quartered aft. Petty officers were allowed a bit more elbow room.
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Danta (from West Africa, I believe) is a very pleasant wood to use. It does have some grain structure visible, so would work best at larger scales.
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From the last diagram, it would appear that the vertical planks were applied after at least the first diagonal layer.
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Longridge also had a two-volume book published on building the model.
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Welcome aboard, Kiran. We look forward to seeing what you've been modelling.
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PRINS WILLEM by juzek
druxey replied to juzek's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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Unlike the unfortunate Captain, I hope you return! She looks to be taking shape quite nicely now, Steven. You seem to have cornered the market for push pins.
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That's remarkably good miniature turning on the Unimat, John!
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Single frame construction
druxey replied to Mark P's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
The appropriately named Experiment, 50 guns of 1774 is an actual example! -
Single frame construction
druxey replied to Mark P's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Interesting question, Mark. Certainly smaller British vessels such as cutters were 'single' framed, but warships (I assume you mean rated vessels) were a different matter. I've seen framing plans where the 'doubles' were only contiguous at the floors. Ardent, 1782 appears to be an example. There are air spaces above this level to the top of the framing. Whether this would qualify by your definition, I cannot say. -
ancre Chebece 1750 by Jeronimo - FINISHED
druxey replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
And... you've started the marathon, Karl! Good luck and patience to complete all 85 frames for this model. -
I recommend heat-softening K&S brass tubing before cutting and flanging it. Heat to cherry red and air cool.
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Swan-Class Sloop by garyb - 1:48
druxey replied to garyb's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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I absolutely agree with Vossie. I could never get a really decent edge on a blade until I got the Veritas (Lee Valley) honing guide. I'd also highly recommend the narrrow blade holder for this instrument.
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That stern is looking beautiful, Giampiero, and that's an excellent start on the boat.
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Um, 'quickly' is a relative thing, Erik! I don't think any of us can do more than a strake - or maybe two - a day, if we are to do it at a decent standard.
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What sawdust and mess? Seriously, she's looking good (the model, that is) and I hope the Admiral is as well!
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Looks very sweet so far, Erik. The first 'real' planking job is always slow, but after a hull or two it goes much more easily and quicker.
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ancre Chebece 1750 by Jeronimo - FINISHED
druxey replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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Excellent work as usual, Amalio!
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As long as the patterns you used to print out the gratings, etc, were generated by you, it's considered scratch building.
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I recently finished Dead Wake. As mentioned, it is very readable and well researched. It amazed me that, had one of many factors been slightly different, the sinking might well have been avoided. And, before reading this volume, I knew nothing about Room 40, the WWI equivalent of Bletchley Park. Highly recommended. Thanks you for bringing this book to our attention, Allan.
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I believe that the green band is seen only 'twixt wind and water' and would be scoured bright at the bow from water and debris flow. Trincomalee is static, so you don't see the scouring.
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