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  1. druxey
    For really fine slots, one needs a watchmakers' screw slotting file. These are very narrow and consequently very expensive!
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    Interesting possibility for 'pease'/'petit pois'. The reference I came across was dated July, 1753. "...a pease Coat bottom upon her, which will last very well until Spring." This was for a small sloop. The reference to spring suggests something less permanent than copper nails, though.
  3. druxey
    Very entertaining, Robin! There was also some other 18th century bottom preservative called 'pease'. I've not been able to determine what this was. Anyone any clues?
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    Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments, compliments and questions. Your interest certainly spurred me on and the model was completed sooner than expected. What's next? When I have the time, another open boat, this time a Royal barge. In the meantime, I'm working on restoration of several yacht models and both writing and illustrating a book on modelling open boats. Part of the book will be an amplified version of this build log. It aims to cover both clinker and carvel construction. Joel: what keeps the oars up? Invisible oarsmen. Seriously, the sweeps are glued in position in the tholes and on the gunwale.
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    Well, folks, we've come to the conclusion of this log. The Greenwich Hospital barge is about to row off, colors flying. Thanks to all who have looked in, 'liked', commented, complimented and discussed her. It's been quite the experience. I really appreciate the support of this electronic community over the past months. Thanks to each and every one of you, world-wide. So, what's next, I wonder?
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    Glad the re-make worked out for you, Maurys!
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    I suspect the number of reef bands differed depending on the depth of the topsail: fewer in smaller ships, more in larger ones. The upper illustration (unattributed) is from Volume IV, The Fully Framed Model by D. Antscherl, adapted from Steel's Rigging and Seamanship. The latter showed the topsail for a 20-gun ship. The TFFM illustration is for a 14- or 16-gun ship. For what size ship is Lees' illustration? I also notice that the reinforcements are different in the examples illustrated - Lees omits the top lining.
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    As usual, it's a pleasure to follow your progress, Frank. Seeing your scrap bin is a nice reminder that even expert modelmakers have a failure rate!
  9. druxey
    Ingenious arrangement!
  10. druxey
    Without hijacking this thread, I appreciate your input about CA adhesives, Kurt. I've always been highly suspicious of their longevity, but your experience with these is interesting and informative. Thanks! Glenn: your work continues to inspire and amaze. Keep those Saturday supplements coming, please!
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    I agree with Robin about dates and number of reef bands. The animation is terrific, Magnus!
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    Well, the sweeps are now fixed in position, after a rare weekend off work. Hopefully I made the right call on displaying them in this way. I still have the two ensigns to complete and fly on their staffs before calling it quits. I hope you enjoy the pictures.
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    Yes, half the dolphins will be inverted. Live with it! I'm a bad model-maker.
  14. druxey
    6H pencil is good. However, sharpen it with a sharp knife using long, slightly concave cuts. This exposes more of the lead, which can be repeatedly pointed on fine sandpaper. The wider the mark-out line, the larger the margin of error. And you know where that leads to....
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    Self-criticism is good - but only if it spurs one to better efforts, not if it brings one to a stand-still. It's also good to have a goal to strive for, as well as moveable goal-posts!
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    Difficult decision. But you've a ship to complete first, so there's lots of time to make up your mind! Seriously, I find many decisions become clear if I stow the problem in my sub-conscious for a while.
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    Well, decision time for the sweeps! While 'feathered' is an attractive and perhaps obvious choice, I think I'll place the oars with blades vertical. Why? The dolphins draw the eye away from the boat too much and, by placing the blades vertically, one can see the transition from body to blade on the other side clearly. The viewer will only 'discover' the dolphins as his or her point of view changes. I really appreciate the time and trouble those of you took to give me input on this issue. It certainly helped clarifying my own thinking. Pictures later!
  18. druxey
    Lovely neat metalwork, Mati!
  19. druxey
    One might consider Polyfilla or a similar compound. I would add a little color into it to tone it down.
  20. druxey
    Thanks for participating in the straw poll! I'm still dithering, but tending toward vertical orientation. Meanwhile, work on the ensigns continues. The first sides are painted. As these will be hanging naturally in folds, the coat of arms is more impressionistic than realistic. The 'white' is actually more a cream color.
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    Nice progress, Navymast.
  22. druxey
    Lovely form to your boats. Very neatly done, Johann!
  23. druxey
    Well, any advantage to showing the sweeps in a more operational orientation? Opinions welcomed. The standards have been started. Some SilkSpan has been stretched (like watercolour paper) and the designs laid down using graphite paper. One is the Union Jack, the other is the Greenwich Hospital coat of arms.
  24. druxey
    Thanks, Michael. In actual use, I agree that the blades would be more vertical, but I was using the City of London barge model as my example. Perhaps I need to try orienting them that way.... Oh, the indecision! Joel: not quite yet launch time: there are still two standards to make, hoist and fly.
  25. druxey
    Have the users no shame? I hope that you get an apology at very least, Robin. That's a fine image, even in monochrome, by the way.

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