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  1. druxey
    Much better, Maury!
  2. druxey
    Nice progress. I like your planking layout on the upper bow. I see McKay has drawn the wale planking thicker at the bow rabbet than the rest of the planking. This was not usual: wale planks normally taper around the bow and are the thickness of the rabbet where they land in it.
  3. druxey
    Good stuff! Nice to know the kids aren't being entirely neglected....
  4. druxey
    Those frames look terrific, Frank. As for keel flex, once the keelson is in and there are longitudinal such as deck clamps, the structure will be much more stable. As far as time goes to construct frames, your results are worth it.
  5. druxey
    If you are a serious modeller - and it appears that you are - and can afford it, you should seriously consider a small circular saw.
  6. druxey
    If I may comment again, Maurys, those lodging knees look rather 'chunky'. Check out photos of contemporary models, and you'll see that the athwartship arms are narrower.
  7. druxey
    Seems like a more workable solution, both from a stability and ease of construction perspective.
  8. druxey
    Do you have a small saw like a Microlux, Proxxon or Byrnes? It makes cutting dimensioned material very consistent, without the wastage that will occur with the knife-and-ruler method. It's also much quicker! For small section, you should have or make a zero-clearance insert.
  9. druxey
    It probably wouldn't lay very flat with all that gunk on it! If you have The Fully Framed Model, Volume II, there is a plan of a rudder coat (British, but the French couldn't have been that different) on page 289 with description of how it was put together and installed.
  10. druxey
    Thanks again, everyone. I was away this weekend, so no progress. Back agin soon, though! BTW, I did paint the tiller handhold, and like the result.
  11. druxey
    Hate to say it, but Wikipedia is not always correct. Here I'm sure they are wrong, as iron below salt water will corrode.
  12. druxey
    I wonder if the tank was that wide. If it was not completely filled, water sloshing across from side to side would make the hoy unstable. As for lining, perhaps it was sheet zinc at this time period?
  13. druxey
    Interesting back-story, Glenn. 'Handyman' is grossly under-selling yourself, though! Thanks for sharing your journey. And yes, kids just love the gross stuff, don't they?
  14. druxey
    Correct on your assumption, Ed. I've a number of sizes made for different diameters. To prevent damage to the holder, a small hole is bored all the way through first. This allows a wire to be poked through, should the deadeye be unwilling to drop out after processing. Next the bore is drilled slightly smaller than the deadeye for about twice its thickness, then the hole opened out to the diameter of the deadeye for its depth. The deadeye then sits on a slight step and the drill bit doesn't chew up the holder.
  15. druxey
    To save bad language and lost deadeye blanks down the chuck, I turn the end of a piece of brass rod with a shallow cup the diameter and depth of the deadeye. I tap and drill into one side with a tiny thread (00-90) and use a screw to secure the blank from moving around while drilling the three holes. Try that, Ed.
  16. druxey
    Dear Glenn, I wish you could see my smile as I studied your latest photographs. Standing ovation!
  17. druxey
    That's a nice detail, not often modelled. It's a tricky item, so good for you!
  18. druxey
    Nice re-do, Frank. Those mini-cam clamps are a useful aid. Must make a few myself....
  19. druxey
    Thanks, gentlemen all. One of the 'dignitaries' who would have sat in the coach was Sir Thomas Hardy. He was Governor of Greenwich Hospital from 1834 to 1839. I forgot to mention one other item on the 'to do' list: the stern badge.
  20. druxey
    I think Robin is correct: an iron plate with upturned edges like a shallow tray. Contained inside this were thin pavers or tiles.
  21. druxey
    Lorch lurches! The monster lives!! I look forward to you progress with this re-build.
  22. druxey
    Thanks for the explanation, Gaetan. Bien entendu!
  23. druxey
    Ed: no special paper was used, just regular bond. As it's sealed on both sides, (paint on one, white glue on the other) deterioration is unlikely. Thanks to everyone for looking in and for all the 'likes'. It's very encouraging! Today I installed the aft thwart and mooring timber heads, as well as the tiller. There was no indication of a tiller on the draught, so this is my own invention. I may paint the hand-hold in crimson. The tiller was carved and sanded to shape by hand, not turned. At this point in the build, it is time to make a list of what remains to be done. There are ornamental carved brackets at each corner of the coach, two ensign staffs and their flags. Also, there are twelve oars to make. Stay tuned!
  24. druxey
    Hmmm. Now, focus, Mike, focus! Good to see you back in action on Aggie.
  25. druxey
    I guess that you - and we - are pumped! They look great, Chuck.

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