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  1. druxey
    One can always have plans re-sized commercially for personal use, Tom.
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    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.
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    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....
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    Good that you noticed cumulative error before it bit back, Maurys. With this type of construction one needs to check measure EVERYTHING!
  8. druxey
    Beautiful work, Gaetan!
  9. druxey
    A bravura performance from the MillMan!
  10. druxey
    Those frames look terrific, Glenn! Thanks for the Saturday morning treat.
  11. 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....
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    Lovely idea and sentiment, Mark. Now, all you have to do is complete the model this year!
  13. druxey
    The effect of your model is exactly as Patrick says!
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    This gets more interesting! Thanks for the replies on the fore ports.
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    I'd say your right leg would be a good source, Pompey, if you are desperate!
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    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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    Often 're-makes' give fewer headaches down the road than 'fix-ups'. Those station lines are good reference points for other structures, but if you shift some of the frames and not others, you'll end up confusing yourself. If I may advise, the re-make route is the better one.
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    Looking great, Chuck. One thing that's puzzled me for years is why there were large ports placed right up in the bows. There's no space to move, much less work, a cannon or carronade of any sort. Do you have any idea of the purpose of those ports?
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    Real progress visually now, Frank. That is looking great!
  20. druxey
    Try seeing how 6' 0" above deck looks for a starting point.
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    Nice simple method for ensuring the partners are on the centreline, Frank.
  22. druxey
    Smart move not to use ebony, Mark!
  23. druxey
    One can never have too much line! I think you will be happy with Syren's cordage.
  24. druxey
    Your choice, of course; but in the lower picture the boat hull looks a bit naked without its garboard strake!
  25. druxey
    If you are working with rigging thread, you might wish to consider the line that the Syren Ship Model Company produces. (Scroll down and click the link on the right side of the cover page of this site for the Syren web site) It is produced in many diameters and is probably the best commercial line available. And you are right: patience is the word for any model work!

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