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  1. druxey
    Very nicely and neatly done, Mike!
  2. druxey
    I remember oilcloth from my childhood: it had a distinctive odour to it.
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    Just stumbled across your build log, Antony. Such an unusual subject and fine craftsmanship. Well done!
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    The aft strip of deck that is visible is very narrow: could it simply be that the waterway was painted and the deck, not visible due to the starboard bulwark, was unpainted as one might expect? I agree that the forecastle is more problematic. Incidentally, the contemporary model of Speedwell, 1752, in the RMG has the masts painted red for about five or six feet above deck level and are octagonal for that section. The suggestion that the masts were coppered is most unlikely, in my opinion.
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    I'm sure you'll find a use for any extra line that you may have left over, David! To glue a crack, white glue and clamps of some sort work well. Any actual gaps or missing pieces will need to have more substantial fillers. Softwood shaped and glued in to fill most of the gap, then a suitable filler such as Bondo would be one way to go.
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    Keeping the cross-spalls (stretchers) in place is a wise move to minimize the possibility of distortion. Everything looks very nice in the photos, though!
  7. druxey
    Have you tried dye or stain on sample pieces of wood?
  8. druxey
    Could you post either some other parts of the painting or even the whole image to assess (without violating any copyright)?
  9. druxey
    Whatever you do has to primarily please you, Rob. Everyone responding here will have their own opinion on the subject. The ball is in your court! (Apologies, Wimbledon.)
  10. druxey
    One can always have plans re-sized commercially for personal use, Tom.
  11. druxey
    Um, I think you meant concave, Greg! Looking perfect now.
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    I believe the Swiss one is a dapping block: could be a very useful forming tool! That was a very kind friend.
  13. druxey
    At 1:96 scale less is more, I think.
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    It is intriguing to think that the weather decks were covered with heavy canvas druggets, but this is unlikely, as J S Frank suggests. Weathered wood, even if scrubbed would turn a greyish color after a while. While it is tempting to think that the planking was painted 'sad colour', this can also be discounted as it would be difficult to maintain. How accurate, in your opinion, Mark, is the painting in other details?
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    Nice progress, Frank. Those are really classy weights that you use! I merely use offcut chunks of brass....
  16. druxey
    Good that you noticed cumulative error before it bit back, Maurys. With this type of construction one needs to check measure EVERYTHING!
  17. druxey
    Beautiful work, Gaetan!
  18. druxey
    A bravura performance from the MillMan!
  19. druxey
    Those frames look terrific, Glenn! Thanks for the Saturday morning treat.
  20. druxey
    Like an ageing theater actor, this is the model's last farewell tour and final appearance on this log. Thanks for dropping by! See you again after publication date....
  21. druxey
    Lovely idea and sentiment, Mark. Now, all you have to do is complete the model this year!
  22. druxey
    The effect of your model is exactly as Patrick says!
  23. druxey
    This gets more interesting! Thanks for the replies on the fore ports.
  24. druxey
    I'd say your right leg would be a good source, Pompey, if you are desperate!
  25. druxey
    Not an entirely satisfying answer, Chuck, but thanks for trying! If the windlass and bitts were moved 2' 0" aft, I could see that it might just be possible on the starboard side. The bowsprit would still intrude on the port side, though....

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