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And played the instrument too, no doubt! Is there no end to your talent, Clare? Nicely done!
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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
I guess Toni got you all pumped! (Sorry about that.) Your work on the axletrees, cranks and rhodings looks excellent, Maury.- 324 replies
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US Brig Syren by knightyo
druxey replied to knightyo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Pewter, if cast, has a surface deposit on it from the mold that inhibits the blackening agent. I abrade the castings with a 3M rotary 'spider', 400 grit, before blackening. That does the trick. -
Too what degree are shrouds and stays served
druxey replied to markjay's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
B.E.: you are correct. That should have read 7". It is the lower shroud deadeyes that are 10" (in diameter!) TFFM is not entirely error free. I believe that the author wrote a disclaimer to infallibility in the preface! -
Euphoria is allowed, as well as a warm glow of pride! Well done, Ed.
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Bilge Pumps 1870/80
druxey replied to GAW's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Persistence is paying off, I see! Is there a name for this pump design other than 'Wallace'? -
Good stuff, Toni! Those chain pumps look good enough to raise water.
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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
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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
Looks like you have the right mind-set as you reconstruct the lines, John. What you show looks convincing to me! -
I'm thoroughly enjoying your posts and progress, Clare. It's nice to see something different being constructed.
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Thanks Ed. Look forward to meeting both yourself and your models in October!
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Ed: I'm curious as to why you used scale width planks if you are going to sheath the lower hull. Beautiful job as usual, though.
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Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
druxey replied to rafine's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Masking tape might have prevented scratching up the paint on the wale. Next time?- 525 replies
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Nice work on the axletree and brakes, Toni!
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That's a good idea, Captain Al. I find that line usually has a lot of 'spring' in it unless dampened. I prefer to build coils off the model and glue them over the short end of the line to disguise the joint. The most recent way I've built coils is to stick a piece of low-tack tape, sticky side up, on my work bench, coil the line on it and use either dilute white glue or acrylic matt medium to 'set' the line. When it is completely dry, I prise it off the tape with a palette knife.
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Pandora by marsalv - FINISHED - 1:52
druxey replied to marsalv's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I notice you've left gaps in the planking for the rails. You may find bending them around the bow difficult. Usually the rails are applied over the planking: much easier to bend. Your model looks terrific so far. -
Shipyard H.M.S. Wolf, 1754 - 1:72 Scale Laser Cut Kit
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I see that Ed's book on Young America is launched. Hearty congratulations!
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Chris: it's very similar to Endeavour. However, I'm sure every shipyard had slightly different methods of planking. I'm also sure that no more stealers or drop planks were arranged than were absolutely necessary, saving much work.
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