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The pictures show that the last lap of the laniard is running up to the wrong place. It should run up behind the upper deadeye and thread out through the gap in the shroud just above the deadeye before wrapping around both legs of the shroud and tying off.
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A first look at the Frigate John Adams, 1799-1829
druxey replied to Talos's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Interesting sheer plan and comments/quotes above, gentlemen. I assume the small rectangular shapes along the side above the wale are ventilation scuttles? If so, they seem to be placed tight against the deck level indicated. Is this correct? Usually they are lower, to clear the deck clamps. -
Are you reeving the laniards in the right sequence? If they are on 'backwards', there will be the tendency to twist. (The twisting may well originate with the lay of the shroud above.)
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Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
druxey replied to rafine's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Nicely done! By the way, 'ears' is the correct term for these small knees.- 525 replies
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I use a setup with a very small end mill to cut the scores for treads. Much less scary!
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Frégate d'18 par Sané , la Cornélie
druxey replied to JohnE's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Moins que un demi-pouce? To that fine a tolerance? That is truly impressive, John! -
a tilt-a-whirl positioning fixture
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There is a small monograph on making realistic Silkspan sails on the SeaWatchBooks site. As Blue Ensign shows, the effect is very convincing.
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Nicely done, Ed. How far apart are the treads in 'real size' inches?
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There will also be 'guest ropes' to grab as you climb those steps. If you look at Chuck's version of the draught, you will see two stanchions for these ropes on either side of the steps.
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Gunpowder Kegs
druxey replied to DocBlake's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
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THE 74-GUN SHIP by Jeronimo
druxey replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Beautifully executed joinery, Karl.- 194 replies
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I am fortunate enough to have one of the few surviving original first printing copies. Does this mean that I've got a valuable collector's item? Joking aside, my sympathies to Bob and Cathy for this unfortunate set-back. Hopefully all will work out with the insurers. For all that have not seen the book yet, it is beautifully produced, written and illustrated with photos of all the first and second rate models in the Rogers' Collection. Thoroughly recommended!
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You would be amazed at the Unimat lathes and parts that appear on eBay. You could replace almost anything you need from that source.
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I've used mine since 1970 and it's still a good workhorse.
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Gunpowder Kegs
druxey replied to DocBlake's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Barehook is correct: the hoops were not of iron, but copper or of withy (wood).
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