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Why, Siggi? Basic law of the universe: I never had a piece of toast Half as long as it was wide. When it landed on the floor 'Twas always on the buttered side. Lovely frames for those lights. -
I agree with Allan: the scheme you have might be one for a very large ship of the line. For a smaller ship, fewer pieces. Also remember that much larger pieces of timber were available back then than today. For instance, the stem would be simply of two pieces with a single scarph joint.
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Some 'darkening' will be due to age and yellowed varnish over the paint. Teh friezes were probably lighter a few hundred years ago. I do prefer the darker background myself instead of the duck-egg blue!
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A fascinating project, exploring chemical mechanisms at a cellular level. Hopefully it will lead to another pharmacological tool to combat certain cancers. But we digress!
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I have seen other engravings showing flaming, bursting grenades in exactly the same way. I can't remember seeing any with rope bindings or handles: perhaps those were not hand-thrown but shot from cannon?
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HMS EURYALUS by Matiz - FINISHED - scale 1:56
druxey replied to matiz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Lovely work: I hope this is recognised at the exhibition! -
Excellent friezework! Painting directly on the model is very tricky indeed. Well done!
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Ah, the old story; dissertation writers' block.... If it's not too personal, what is the subject? Hopefully it is proceeding well. The model is coming along fine!
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Bob: if you are in the U.S., the tool chests by Gerstner are great. Some years ago I got an old one (probably from the 1960's) that was a bit dilapidated and restored it. I loved it so much - and had more tools to store - that I got a second one! But we digress.
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That is the one!
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The grotesque heads (your 'mascarons') are spitting flames. There was a French ship named 'Crâche-feu': fire spitter. Very appropriate for a warship!
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I still prefer the more oval shape of the 'originals', although the strop groove is more accurate on the CNC version. Take your pick!
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I would agree with Mark: the birds are eagles. The 'faces' are stylised lions' heads.
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Looks terrific, Aleksandr. The texturing really adds character and life to your replica.
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Beautiful metalwork, as always!
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Wilkommen, Cristian! Whatever you choose to build, you need to have a passion for it. Otherwise your motivation will diminish rapidly. Look at the range on the market (not elaborate 100-gun ships, but more modest subjects and choose on that appeals to you. Look at the Vanguard model line or Model Expo to begin with. There are some simple but challenging possibilities for you. Once you have built one or two models from kits you can assess whether you are ready for scratch building or not.
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Perhaps weight and cost were factors in using wood?
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Interesting form of steady, Alan. How often do you have to move it along?
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Take each relief carving one at a time. Looking at the whole tafferel load at once is rather daunting!
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Don't you love those 'Ah ha' moments? It always amazes me that shipwrights did things a certain way and that there was always a logical reason behind it.
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Well deserved, Vladimir! I'm pleased to see that your talent and work has been recognized.
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Transom drawing question
druxey replied to Pirate adam's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Likewise, Adam! -
Transom drawing question
druxey replied to Pirate adam's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
And it's nice to connect with like-minded folk who like to research and explore!
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