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druxey

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  1. druxey
    Those photos give a good impression of how compact (read cramped) things were aboard a 14-gun sixth rate. Nice progress, Toni!
  2. druxey
    Too coarse a grain for modelmaking, but is would make beautiful cabinet wood in solid or veneer....
  3. druxey
    I was also thinking that the old-time shipwrights didn't have the luxury of CNC controlled (or any other kind of) mills!
  4. druxey
    In cases of this nature, when earlier and poorer work becomes apparent, consultation with the owner can clarify one's direction. Some prefer earlier work left 'as is', others want a better rework of the dodgy bits. Either way, photo records are essential along with condition and treatment reports. Is the old damage such that you could make an educated guess as to what might have happened to the model? Remember I mentioned that often stuff turns up that one didn't see earlier? There it is! Seriously, it looks like you are doing a fine job, Michael.
  5. druxey
    Just stumbled across your log, Keith. Late to the party, but what a party! Lovely work indeed.
  6. druxey
    That is a huge casting and piece of machining!
  7. druxey
    I don't think that dye is an issue if applied off-model. The problem would be even a tiny droplet landing where you don't want it on your model! I dye my wales as the first planks hung on the model, taking extra care with masking at the stem. However, it's all a matter of personal preference.
  8. druxey
    Yes, I know - it is counter-intuitive. But I found wood dye not particularly good. I see you have competition in the workshop now. That should keep you on your toes, Dad!
  9. druxey
    Well done, Daria (and Dad)! That is going to be very impressive. I'm looking forward to your progress.
  10. druxey
    Whether manually drafting or on computer, never completely trust anyone else's draughts! There is always at least some re-fairing required, I've found. That example thlbaultron has posted is not that unusual. A proof diagonal is an excellent way to check fairness.
  11. druxey
    Chuck: Heat may make the glue release on planking (and other structural components) already in place. That would be a more likely risk than damaging wood. Of course, it's an alternative method of un-glueing joints without isopropanol....
  12. druxey
    I didn't know that holly is very expensive in Europe. That's unfortunate. By the way, I've been using shoe dye (alcohol based) which seems to have good penetration. Wood dye doesn't work so well (for me, at any rate).
  13. druxey
    I've had generally good luck dyeing holly black. Seems to accept the dye well. Try that and compare the results with the pear.
  14. druxey
    Good to see you back, Glenn. Hope you are feeling A1 again. Nice to see your update as well. Too bad that lovely decking will all be covered.
  15. druxey
    Coming along there! Hopefully everything aligns as it should.
  16. druxey
    Terrific result, Montanes. But how did you get the first piece of the plug out of the model?
  17. druxey
    Just looking in as I do from time to time, Kevin. The modified Proxxon heads will do a very nice job. Hope you get a small royalty on each one sold! You seem to be making good progress on Thorn. Good stuff!
  18. druxey
    Brilliant, Michael! Looks like a must-have. I simply have to persuade the Admiral....
  19. druxey
    Hopefully equanimity and peace will return to your studio after lunch, Michael. I trust that the cat was not too traumatized. Several light passes with the airbrush rather than a heavy coat will help, methinks!
  20. druxey
    The use of shellac to both seal the mast and secure the bands is a stroke of genius, Ed!
  21. druxey
    Yes, Erik, druxey is hidden rot, or, if you will, 'rotten to the core'!
  22. druxey
    Pretty nice simulation, there, Michael! Hope your test results work.
  23. druxey
    Sorry, Mike: it's a legitimate nautical word! Just a fancy term for dragging the gun around to point forward, in this case. 'Dragged' isn't as rafeened, is it?
  24. druxey
    If those guns were used as bow chasers, they would be slewed round a bit and thus give tad more space for recoil! Lovely clean work as usual, Mike.
  25. druxey
    I couldn't tell from the photo that there is a nice patina you wish to preserve, Michael. Now I understand why you are choosing the masking route.

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