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  1. druxey
    Interesting collection of accessories. The wiring looks a but dodgy, though! Caveat emptor.
  2. druxey
    I also noticed the disparity mentioned by Craig. However, a closer look revealed a structure beyond the bow of about the same tone. Perhaps the vessel behind her? Certainly an interesting subject, Jond!
  3. druxey
    Lovely neat joinery as usual!
  4. druxey
    Just catching up with you, Alan. You'll be glad you corrected the orlop, as it would otherwise affect the line and clearance of the deck above and.... Drilling hawse holes is a very iffy thing, as you've discovered. Years ago I figured out a new strategy: I filed half-round grooves in the hawse pieces before assembling them on the model. The diameter was just slightly undersize and just required touch-up filing to final size. No chance of tear out or breaking off a hawse piece, plus the upward angle and parallelism to the keel of the hole was established and controlled.
  5. druxey
    Impressive photo!
  6. druxey
    You will have as many opinions as there are model-makers! If longevity is not a concern, then.... anything goes. For stability, hollow wood is a better choice. either hollow lifts, or plank on bulkhead. Other than the species already mentioned, another possibility is yellow cedar, if you can get it in your area. It is a nice stable wood easy to work with a pleasant odour when cut.
  7. druxey
    Likewise. A little late to the party, but... A lovely model of an unusual subject. Well done, Geert!
  8. druxey
    And... the magic begins to show! Lovely work, as ever, Gary. Off topic, the eclipse: If one believes that it is all a coincidence in size and distance.... BTW, in Niagara we were almost totally cloud covered that day. Sigh.
  9. druxey
    That is such a pity. I do understand why you would want to re-make the spar. At least a topgallant has fewer parts attached than a lower yard!
  10. druxey
    Use just one elastic band per frame, over the frame. Use a small piece of scrap under it as necessary. If the plank is wet bent, it really shouldn't need a lot of force to hold it in place.
  11. druxey
    The diagonal joint is great when there will be a lot of stress on the finished item. In your case I suspect the load will be minimal!
  12. druxey
    Those thimbles are a great hack! Well invented.
  13. druxey
    Two points: One, if you aren't happy with something now, you won't be happy with it later! Two, use rubbing alcohol not only to debond, but also to soften and remove any residual glue squeeze-out later, if you missed a bit. Glad that you are enjoying the experience and the challenge.
  14. druxey
    Welcome back, mini-me, to minier-me! Nice to read a good-news story for a change! Thanks, Chuck.
  15. druxey
    Thank you, Wefalk! It brought back memories when, as a five-year old child, I was fascinated by the moving eccentrics and connecting rods in the open engine room. The smell of hot oil.... This was on a Vierwaldstättersee steamer. I think a model of one of those would be a very interesting subject..
  16. druxey
    Was this on one of those lovely side-paddle steamers?
  17. druxey
    It looks as if you've mastered drafting and lofting as well, Tiziano. A great beginning.
  18. druxey
    Terrific work!
  19. druxey
    It was a good decision to reglue those frames now. If you hadn't, it would be guaranteed to come back and bite you later!
  20. druxey
    Boxwood is nowhere as easily bent as either basswood, holly or yellow cedar. But you know that already!
  21. druxey
    Also, see photos on pages 11 and 13.
  22. druxey
    This is what you need (aft edge of post should be a blue line!):
  23. druxey
    Any remaining twist should correct itself once the building board and frames are put together with the bottom boards added.
  24. druxey
    If you go to the Royal Museums Greenwich site, there are many open boat plans showing davits and windlasses. An example:
  25. druxey
    Late to the party; the soldering should be on the straight part of the loop, not the end. Failure rate should be much lower.

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