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It's interesting to see that there is torsion between the hearts on actual examples and contemporary models; it's always bothered me that exactly the same thing happens with my rigging!
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Looks very nice, but you might wish to coat the lead with lacquer. This will prevent deterioration into lead salts from contact with air later on.
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I think you have it (clothes) pegged as well as nailed! Your 'messy' c/b is most other folk's neat, Vaddoc. And as far as the skin is concerned, it's always better to have wood to remove rather than have too little!
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I know that the original image is an NMM historic watercolour. My point is that even 'historic' evidence needs to be questioned.
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Sorry Siggi, that wasn't intended as a joke. It was a serious suggestion. There are other examples of different arrangements during time of war, such as snaking between the stays and preventer stays, which was not the case in times of peace. However, I agree what I wrote was a 'vielleicht' rather than 'sicher'! I always hope that someone else can give a definite example to either confirm or deny a theory. Even historic information can be misleading. The example of the cabin you posted probably looked more like my modified version!
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Once again, I'm smiling at the photos of your work. Beautiful.
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Welcome back, Bill. Good to see you getting going again!
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They are - or ought to be - circular. Depending on the angle of your viewing a hawse, it may look circular or elliptical. Remember that not only does the hole appear on an angled surface, but the hole itself is usually drilled at an angle. It lies at a downward angle as it goes outboard, and its path was also often slightly curved.
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HMS Naiad 1797 by albert - FINISHED - 1/48
druxey replied to albert's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Seeking information on determining load waterline
druxey replied to trippwj's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Wayne, do you have a copy of Ships and Science by Larrie D. Ferreiro? There is great discussion on the evolution of naval architecture in Europe and England during the scientific revolution in the time period 1600 to 1800. The content of this book is germaine to your enquiry. -
Festina lente. Make haste slowly: take your time. After all, this is more than a single weekend project! If i get to the point of impatience, I walk away for a bit and remind myself that, as you quoted, 'each piece is a model'. Even if I've only completed one piece; if it's up to standard, there's a feeling of accomplishment.
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Good to know you're still alive and kicking, Gary! Hopefully you'll soon get serious model making time back again. In the meantime, take care.
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Planking with a minimum number of - or no - stealers at all is quite possible and practical, except in the case of an extremely full, bluff bow. It is a matter of taking time to plan the planking layout and run of strakes before ever laying a single plank. Planking by the seat of one's pants will not end well!
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Brilliant work, Wefalck. Your toothpick will gain mythical status like another miniature model maker's Tic Tac.
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Question on how to curve metal figures?
druxey replied to tbrix's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
If it is soft enough to bend, always bend it over a shaped form as Keith suggests. The metal probably has a low melting point, so be very careful about heating it! Good luck with the project.
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