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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. -
Impressive work at any scale, never mind so small!
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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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Perhaps those cabins were a peace-time arrangement, with some of the armament removed.
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Welcome back, Bill. Good to see you getting going again!
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For a ship that size, I think the hawse holes would have a diameter of about 27cm to 30cm. Is that close to what your plans show?
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Thanks for this url, Wayne. I'd come across Judichaer's name a number of times and it was interesting to read about his life and career. The examination and analysis of the model was also fascinating.
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The hawse hole size is related to the anchor cable size. That, in turn, is related to the size of the ship. Perhaps if you can tell us the known factors, one can calculate or estimate the unknown in this case. Glad you figured out the circle/ellipse paradox!
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One usually pulls on an oar as one faces toward the stern. It seems to me that the illustration is correct, but not the model.
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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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Looking good,Toni!
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Terrific, Michael. Working spark plugs! Who else would have thought of it? Sorry to read of your wife's health issues. I hope things will continue to improve for her. I'm sure it's a stressful time for you. Best wishes.
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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. -
A variant of this technique that I've used is to take a piece of round stock. Drill out one end, then shape the hole to square or oblong as needed and put it in the collet or chuck.
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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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There's your problem, Mark: confusing pedalling (as in bicycling) with peddling (selling cheap stuff door to door). Sorry. Couldn't resist that one!
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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. -
Meet Your NRG Directors and Officers
druxey replied to tlevine's topic in NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD - News & Information
Thanks for these bios and mug shots, Toni. Now I understand why Mark's name is 'MarcusBotanicus'! Thank you also to the lady and gents for serving on the Board of the NRG. -
Well done, Chuck! Now there will be no excuse to see sloppy planking from anywhere in the New Jersey area.
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Tapering masts, spars and yards
druxey replied to bryanc's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
A jig to hold the square and tapered blank at 45 degrees, a small plane or chisel to make it eight-sided, then sandpaper to round is the most reliable way. I use a very well honed chisel, bevel side down, myself.
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