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  1. druxey
    Do you mean the Caroll A Deering? She was a five masted schooner lost with all hands in 1921 under circumstances that have never been definitely explained.
  2. druxey
    One can never have too many clamps.... Looks like you are making good progress, Maurys.
  3. druxey
    Did anyone say this was easy stuff? It's a big commitment and a big learning curve. But you are obviously on your way. Those are rather large nuts/weights you are using! Or is your model smaller than I'm visualizing?
  4. druxey
    Lovely cathead detail!
  5. druxey
    The Beaver's Prize draught is contemporary and, one presumes, 'taken off' accurately for the Admiralty. Therefore rectangular (or almost rectangular) lights were representative of her as captured. Note that the timberheads above are angled inward. Therefore the counter timbers were angled at the level of the deck above the lights. For a model, these might be easier added as separate items later on. Remember that Hahn did stylize his models, this being one example.
  6. druxey
    I suspect the variations in rig may be the result of these smaller vessels being built in private yards around the coast, and may reflect regional differences.
  7. druxey
    Small point, Patrick: most model hull reconstructions of this time are too deep at the stern. The transom's lowest point should be just under the waterline. If it's any lower, then the rudder action is impaired as water won't flow past the upper rudder properly. Check the Baker drawings.
  8. druxey
    Mark: often Seaforth and the NIP both publish the same book under their own imprint, but on different sides of the Atlantic.
  9. druxey
    Very nicely rendered, but there are usually two reef points to every width of canvas.
  10. druxey
    Lovely brasswork. However, it sounds like an extremely frustrating week for you. As a character in a Feydeau farce says, "A reverse today - a revenge tomorrow!" Hopefully the reassembly will go correctly and smoothly.
  11. druxey
    Or proportionally re-size the spars.
  12. druxey
    Nicely proportioned belaying pins, Chuck!
  13. druxey
    Nice link, Bob! Thank you.
  14. druxey
    Primer is a good idea.
  15. druxey
    Very nicely thought through, Frank, with a great result!
  16. druxey
    I see this question has been floating around a while. A similar class would be the Cruizer class. The rigging and sail details are given in Petrejus' book 'Irene', if you can get a copy on the used book market.
  17. druxey
    Thanks for your remarks on soldering, Frank.
  18. druxey
    Jason: Scuttles for removal of pump tubes would only be necessary in cases where the quarter deck extended forward of the main mast.
  19. druxey
    Is the joint durable enough, only being soft-soldered?
  20. druxey
    Looks pretty darn good even in close-up, Chuck!
  21. druxey
    Yes, this would be a feature needed to haul heavy items up above the lower mast. These might include the tops and any higher item.
  22. druxey
    I hesitate to push the 'like' button on seeing the damage caused by the errant mast. Presumably the owner of said mast will compensate you for this. Look forward to more from the Mott Shop.
  23. druxey
    A veritable forest of ventilators! They look great. The numbers of them alone would put off the less brave, Nils!
  24. druxey
    That's unfortunate news. They were a great source of supply and fast service. I'm sorry that they've folded their tents and gone.
  25. druxey
    Although leave the bevels full to allow for miniscule misalignment when assembling. The last thing you want to discover at the end of all that framing is that things won't quite fair out. Have fun!

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