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Captain Jerry: the purpose of the expansion is to show: a. the length of each plank b. shift of the planking butts c. ensure shifts of the inner and outer planking are offset from each other -
With all due respect, the planking expansion shows the pattern of planks, but they are distorted in the projected view. For instance, in the topside of the illustration of Squirrel, the midships planks actually curve in the opposite direction ('smiley'). Otherwise, virtually all the hull planks are cut on a curve, as you say.
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Whoever effected that 'repair' should be strung up from their own yard arm! I suppose they thought that no-one would ever notice??? And in a museum yet. Unbelievable. Anyway, Mobbish, best wishes for a proper restoration of what was once a very nice model.
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The other tip to prevent shrouds from bowing out or in is to tie every fifth ratline first, then add the intermediate ones.
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Nicely done, Giampiero!
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Looks good, Ben. Take Greg and Toni's advice, though: we've all had that experience, although it was another model maker who damaged the framing of one of my models....
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Take a look at the planking scheme - or lack of it - on the Mary Rose wreck.
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Much, much improved, certainly, Mark. Perhaps even a tad more, if there is enough wood remaining to do so. You'll be glad you did this, and you'll find reinstalling the planking will be much easier.
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Further to the raised beakhead platform issue: The original beakhead was part of the upper deck. It aligned with the lowest point of the main rail of the head in the ship as originally built. This headwork was rather old fashioned and deep. When the headwork was replaced with a higher 'modern' one, the main rail was also constructed at a higher level and the additional platform added to line things up again. You can see this on the original draught and compare this to the ship as she now is.
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Mark: if you have been working from Hahn's drawings, the problem lies with his drafting, not your construction accuracy. I've noticed this issue with other Hahn models and ones built from his plans. Cold comfort for you, but....
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Mark: there is a fairing issue at the stern here (perhaps I'm coming in on this conversation a little late). The curve should be nicely radiused, without any sudden turn. I've attached two examples here: one is a full-bodied ship, the other lean and mean. Hope this is of some help.
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Unfortunately there is no European distributor or agent, Hans Christian. Contact SeaWatchBooks directly for any of their titles.
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Yes, second time around is always faster, and often better as well!
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Beautiful result, Alex. That's the nicest - if not the best - stove I've seen.
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Great stuff, E&T. It's always a little frustrating having to 'best guess' things. I've often found that I was right on later when more information came to light. I hope you have the same experience. Looking forward to seeing your progress, particularly as you layer it on at the bow. Just checked out your blog: excellent commentary and pictures!
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My hat off to you, Peter. A beautiful model indeed!
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Question about stoves and how the rotisserie worked
druxey replied to Modeler12's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Nice photos but, again, these are modern reproductions, not the original stoves. I believe the the one on Victory today is of wood to save weight from distorting the ship's hull. -
What better way to spend a bad weather day? Your drafting looks very good so far, Alan.
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