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Best of wishes for tomorrow, Jonny. And, as far as puppies and training them go, I've been there, done that! Not much to see in the way of models at the NMM now (now renamed Royal Museums Greenwich), but the view from Maze Hill and the Observatory is still well worth the visit. The pub on Park Vista east of the Museum, The Plume of Feathers, is a good spot too!
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Animated figures aboard really make a difference! Good stuff, Magnus.
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ancre Le Fleuron 1729 by rekon54 - 1:24
druxey replied to rekon54's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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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
'Exciting' might be one word for it, John! Never make a thing simple if you can make it complicated.... Woof, indeed. -
Kudos to you for taking the time and effort to make the corrections, Mike. I bet that you have no regrets about the do-over! Looks really nicely done now.
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I think Dan meant an independent jawed chuck, instead of self-centering.
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The painting of a 17th century ships hull
druxey replied to silverfoxes's topic in Nautical/Naval History
A regular merchant ship would not have been decorated in any way. The underwater body may have been coated with 'white stuff' (a cream color), 'brown stuff' or 'black stuff'. -
Echo by Maury S - FINISHED - Cross-Section
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Sigh. Make haste more slowly....- 324 replies
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Echo by Maury S - FINISHED - Cross-Section
druxey replied to Maury S's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Might I suggest masking tape to prevent scuffing next time? No matter how careful one is, it always happens otherwise!- 324 replies
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Glad to see you re-appear here, Ben. I hope that the new workshop will be worthy of your model!
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I've only started to look through your log from the beginning, Daniel. Amazing work at that scale indeed. And the amount of detail you are putting in is extraordinary. Probably the most un-kit-like kit model in existence!
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Hmm. Toni, you have potential for a second-hand instrument business there!
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Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
druxey replied to rafine's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Yes, 3D parts are more tricky for sure. The strategy I use is to cut the profile according to my card pattern from wood that is slightly too thick, shape the (inner) mating surface to fit, then the outer one. If I try to shape all surfaces at the same time, the scrap box opens its mouth!- 525 replies
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Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
druxey replied to rafine's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Neat result, though, Bob. Do you make card patterns for tricky pieces? I find that strategy keeps the scrap box hungry.- 525 replies
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Lathe - ZHOUYU Model Z20002
druxey replied to t5956ws's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Ask yourself what you will use the lathe for before you start. Defining your needs will help you focus on the machine you actually need. Wood turning? Metal turning? Both? What is the longest item you may need to turn? What is the largest diameter? These are starter questions even before considering budget. -
Frégate d'18 par Sané , la Cornélie
druxey replied to JohnE's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Thank you, John. So, if I understand correctly, the lower part of l'estain is like a cant frame, and the upper part twists to become parallel to the couples. -
HMS VICTORY 1759 by isalbert
druxey replied to isalbert's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
The meant the mast bands or hoops, not the mast itself! The 'made mast' was of many, many pieces of wood. -
HMS VICTORY 1759 by isalbert
druxey replied to isalbert's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Old question (April 30!): the mast bands were made and driven on in one piece. Just caught up with your build log, isalbert.
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