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  1. druxey
    Terrific work, Remco!
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    See The Mechanics' Magazine, January 14, 1859, page 45 for a cutaway drawing of a Downton pump. (The Mechanics' Magazine and Journal of Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Manufactures, and Shipbuilding, Volume 70, Google) https://books.google.ca/books?id=2J0AAAAAMAAJ
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    Color variation in wood will even out nicely with time and exposure to light and air.
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    Nice choice of subject, Michael, and a great start. I assume those vertical timbers at the stern are temporary.
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    One beautiful model, Karl. Thanks for sharing your outstanding work.
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    I believe that the davit was the length given in TFFM but fitted through the spanshackle on the opposite side of the forecastle to the business end. The mechanical advantage of the lever arm is better.
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    Use Jax Brass Black for brass, not Pewter Black. Dilute with distilled water as suggested. I use 8:1 approximately.
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    Yes the Bugler book and folio of plans is hard to find and usually will cost about $500. Be aware that the plans show Victory as restored, not as originally built, and now disputed as showing her as she was at Trafalgar.
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    The photo shows the French method of attaching beams using a dovetail. The English method had a shallower score and no dovetail.
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    It's called 'putting your own stamp' on the model. Sorry, but you set that up beautifully for me, Richard!
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    With all due respect, wq3296, the scores (not notches!) are maybe an inch or so deep, so would not really compromise strength. Besides, once the hanging and lodging knees are installed, the entire structure is considerably reinforced.
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    Nice re-work, Siggi. It's happened to all of us at one time or another.....
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    Congratulations on being philatelically published! Now your work will be seen by an even wider public. Good stuff!
  14. druxey
    Do read the planking tutorials on this site!
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    We've missed you as well! Nice to see you back on the real job, Bruce.
  16. druxey
    If you lay our the planking belts and strakes carefully, you may be able to manage without drop strakes or stealers. Have fun!
  17. druxey
    I've never seen a description that uses a double block as opposed to two singles on a span to the stay.
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    If the joint is large, wrap a little piece of paper towel around it, soak with alcohol and wrap the whole thing up with Saran wrap. Rubber bands also help if it's possible to slip them on. Leave for 24 hours and everything should come nicely apart. Don't rush it or you are liable to damage the joint. I'd personally not poke the joint with a blade for the same reason. A little patience will pay off!
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    Danny: your blocks look good for 18th century ones: modern ones are much less rounded off. If you have James Lees' book on rigging, you can see that the contemporary model photos show blocks that look like yours.
  20. druxey
    Paul: I just came across your instructional for airbrushing. Congratulations on a very clear, concise and professional presentation of the subject. Well done! Your videos are to be highly recommended.
  21. druxey
    Yes, the plan pricing is not cheap. However, i always console myself with the thought that the model will take, say, five years to build. So, the cost per plan per year is only 10 pounds!
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    Does that mean you have some 'splinin' to do, Don?
  23. druxey
    Now, Termagant is an interesting subject. I came across her sheer and profile plan many years ago and noticed that it shows a very early example of 'plug stock' rudder. Notice how the stern post is sloped away at the upper end so that the upper part of the rudder can turn in a small, circular helm port. This style of rudder was generally adopted by the Navy only some 25 to 30 years later. This alone will make her an extremely interesting model.
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    Having read and looked at the examples of modifications on this thread, it seems that each person has his/her own preferences. All Byrnes needs to do is pre-drill and tap accessory holes of a standard thread on their machines, then everyone can then bolt on their own devices.
  25. druxey
    Where were pump dales stowed when not in use? Great question. My guess is overhead, between two deck beams. However, if anyone has good contemporary evidence, I'd love to know.

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