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  1. druxey
    More information would be helpful in providing you with an answer. What time period and country are you talking about?
  2. druxey
    Wood can also dry out with heat gain and crack: seams can open up.
  3. druxey
    If you can get a copy of the Petrejus book on Irene, there are rigging plans in that volume.
  4. druxey
    Lovely, and have a great trip to the Conference. Wish I could be there to see the model close up!
  5. druxey
    That was a rather large item to go missing, Vaddoc. I've had one or two instances where something was hiding in plain sight....
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    Mike: The onus was on whoever marked the chalk lines out on the mould loft floor!
  7. 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.
  8. druxey
    Still, that's tricky, oiling parts as you go. Congratulations for interesting your daughter in playing with wood already!
  9. 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,
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. druxey
    Simply superb metalwork!
  13. druxey
    Superb joinery, especially at the forefoot.
  14. druxey
    Thanks for my morning smile. That is a very neatly done bowsprit.
  15. druxey
    Very impressive models, Greg! But please think about protective cases for such lovely pieces of work.
  16. druxey
    The only possibility I can think of is a custom carving or sculpture. This might be an expensive proposition, though!
  17. 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.
  18. druxey
    Ver, very nice indeed, Giampiero!
  19. druxey
    Welcome back, Ed. Very nice whiskers indeed!
  20. 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.
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    Nice and methodical, Frank!
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    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?
  23. 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.
  24. druxey
    Just came across your log, Giorgio. That is one beautiful model you are building. Looking forward to more progress reports.
  25. 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.

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