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  1. druxey
    I wish I could advise you, but I use either only sanding sealer or no finish at all on parts that aren't stained or painted. Another MSW member may give you a better answer.
  2. druxey
    Still, that's tricky, oiling parts as you go. Congratulations for interesting your daughter in playing with wood already!
  3. druxey
    Normally the top tackle scuttles were installed only aft of the main mast. These were used when rigging the ship and were associated with the Burton tackles. I suspect the ones for the fore and mizen were only seen on the largest ships. I haven't seen them on contemporary models of the lower rates,
  4. druxey
    If the blocks are paired port and starboard, usually they are eye-spliced into a long strop and then the strop clove-hitched to a stay.
  5. druxey
    I agree with Blue Ensign: these paired scuttles are for the top ropes. The ones on the quarterdeck of the Royal George for the mizen mast are a feature I've not noticed before.
  6. druxey
    Simply superb metalwork!
  7. druxey
    Superb joinery, especially at the forefoot.
  8. druxey
    Thanks for my morning smile. That is a very neatly done bowsprit.
  9. druxey
    Very impressive models, Greg! But please think about protective cases for such lovely pieces of work.
  10. druxey
    The only possibility I can think of is a custom carving or sculpture. This might be an expensive proposition, though!
  11. druxey
    I agree with Wayne's assessment, that the tackle could be used to blow off steam when required, by-passing the relief. Two single blocks would be sufficient.
  12. druxey
    Ver, very nice indeed, Giampiero!
  13. druxey
    Welcome back, Ed. Very nice whiskers indeed!
  14. druxey
    Nice to read that you are taking good care of yourself, Chris. After a certain age it's all too easy for extra weight to silently incorporate itself.... Also nice to read that there's still excitement over your latest creation for Amati.
  15. druxey
    Nice and methodical, Frank!
  16. druxey
    Glad the paper shim version worked out, Alan! And I get how you misread the rule. Well, you won't do that again ever, will you?
  17. druxey
    How can one read a scale rule wrongly, Alan? I'm a bit puzzled. The idea of using paper towel as spacers is a bit dodgy: they can compress. I'd recommend wood slips for the job.
  18. druxey
    Just came across your log, Giorgio. That is one beautiful model you are building. Looking forward to more progress reports.
  19. druxey
    If the frames are square to the keel, you can clamp the keelson piece to one side of the keel on the inside. Then you can use the marking knife from the outside without the keel getting in the way.
  20. druxey
    Nicely done, Toni! Have fun at the Conference.
  21. druxey
    I think, on close inspection, that I see a line parallel to the painted(?) top of the dark area. Is that the top of what could be the copper?
  22. druxey
    As everyone else has already said.... Thanks again for my Saturday 'fix', Glenn.
  23. druxey
    Very nice-looking masts, Mike!
  24. druxey
    Your take on this is the same as mine, wefalck (see post #10).
  25. druxey
    Hmm. Yet another reason for not using CA in future. I feel your pain at having to revise your work, but when you do, the gap between upper and lower deadeyes look far too wide. Look at photos of other examples to see what i mean.

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