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Ouch! I had not read the description of that particular chuck in detail. I would shy away from plastic as well!
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Here is one source: https://www.chippingaway.com/shop/miniature-tools-wood-working/proxxon-bench-top-power-tools/proxxon-micro-woodturning-lathe/4-jaw-chuck/ There are others if you search the Internet.
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When you get to that stage, don't forget to run a couple of 'proof diagonals' to check that all fairs out!
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Yes, you are correct: they are a form of sweep port. Stowage of sweeps is an interesting question. They could be racked vertically around a mast, although with the rig in this case that would not work. Perhaps bundled along the bulwark tops inside the shrouds? Sweep length as to such that the leverage is reasonable and the angle to enter the water is not too great. Therefore the inboard length cannot be too short as you suggest. One wonders if sweeps were only used in extreme circumstances!
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That's too bad. Richard. Looks like it's been an interesting project so far.
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Just spotted Henry's work. Brilliant stuff!
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I think Bob said and covered it all!
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Insguss? That would be an inlet.
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They should be compatible. However, the drying (polymerization) time may be quite lengthy. Try on scrap first!
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You are doing a great job on this challenging build, Steve.
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Coming along nicely, Alan!
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Welcome aboard!
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HMS VICTORY 1765 by albert - 1/48
druxey replied to albert's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Nice to see you back again, Albert! -
Cheerful build on hold....drop plank phobia
druxey replied to bigcreekdad's topic in Wood ship model kits
Make card patterns for fit first - saves both wood and frustration! -
Nice progress, Tobias. That internal work is not easy to do. Well done!
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Take the time to read and study instructions and pics until you understand what is needed - it's time well spent.
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Nicely restored, Matthias. Those mast hoops look so much better! The crew are pretty good-looking as well....
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Some water is required when dissolving animal glue flakes. As Aleksandr found out, 'shelf' life of this type of glue is very limited! When warmed (using a water bath), its viscosity thins, but the glue thickens again as it cools. I've never used chalk in the mix, so don't know how it will change the properties of glue.
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Vertical Scarf Joints on Keels
druxey replied to tmj's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
In contemporary plans, often the vertical joint line nearer the viewer (starboard side) is a solid line and the other is a dashed (hidden) line. -
I'd be concerned about off-gassing from the copper compounds produced by that method. Even if sealed, I'd not trust it to be effective. Paints sponged on would be safer both to do and for the model's longevity, plus it would be less expensive.
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Of course, one doesn't need to use real marble. Faux painted marble is much lighter - and cheaper!
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Pre-scan days were always a greater or lesser degree of 'best guess'. I know that you are not slagging those who went before you - they did what they could (for the most part). We are fortunate to live in a time of 3D scanning. I was fortunate enough to have access to an historic prototype's scans. This resulted in two of us recovering the 'shipwright's secrets' from the late 1600's. I'm sure that there are many other discoveries on hull design waiting to be made as well. And you are finding some!
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