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Good going, Toni: but the starboard end of the transom seems higher than the port end. Compare it with the wing transom: or is it the angle of the photo?
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Sometimes builders 'stretched' the ship's dimensions slightly, if it was a merchant yard building for the Navy. Why? Because they got paid by the ton. So, if you are working from an 'as built' draught....
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water way?
druxey replied to jhl's topic in Planking Techniques's Click Here for Topics dedicated to planking!!!!
Again, Hornet, it all depends on time period, type of ship, etc. Generally speaking, you would find scuppers between gun ports and never above any other port or opening in a ship's side. -
I realize that after a long day's work one's focus may not be the best, Alan. But we are cheering you on, nevertheless!
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I go away for a couple of weeks and find out that you've had to make a major save, Toni. Isn't it amazing what we can sometimes miss? Glad it was fixable!
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What you describe sounds so familiar. As Ben pointed out, the learning curve is steep but, rest assured, the payoff eventually is very rewarding if you stick with it. And you are fortunate enough to have a mentor at your shoulder. Hang in there, Alan! Now, take a deep breath and start by checking everything in a calm and logical sequence. Let us know how it goes.
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If you could post images or sketches of what you are referring to, it would help formulate an answer for you.
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So, it's sitting on the table with some miniature furniture you've made, right? Impressive, to say the least, Michael.
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Springy planks
druxey replied to shihawk's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Glue is only one factor in the equation, as is humidity change. How much contact surface is there between the planks and underlying framing? Bulkheads spaced too far apart will not provide enough bearing surface for planking. -
17th or 18th century rigging on danish fregate of 1709?
druxey replied to O.Klausen's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
R.C. Anderson's book on rigging (the original version) gives details of rigging from this period for Continental as well as British practice. -
No matter how experienced, we ALL have re-do's in our models - whether we admit them or not! P. S. You may wish to check the upper sill of the bridle port while you are at it: it looks out of line in your photo.
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Nice work as usual, E&T. Should the company name in 1845 be Maudslay, Field and Sons?
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HMS Royal William by kay
druxey replied to kay's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
That is a nice set-up, coffeemaker and all! Welcome back, Kay. -
what is the ideal modelling table?
druxey replied to AON's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I agree with Joe. If you plan on doing a lot of rigging, an adjustable height table is a plus. How are you planning on using the table? Just to keep the model on while working on it? If so, it doesn't need to be large, If it needs to act as a workbench, then you will always need a size larger than what you actually have! Any table wider than about 24" is awkward to reach across. Sturdiness for safety is good, too. Also, you can never have enough storage. (See Remco's drawer set!) -
The 'treenails' in the D. Fernando II e Gloria are probably side-grain plugs over nails or spikes. You would not want end-grain wood on deck: moisture will wick in and promote rot in short order.
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Swivel guns of the period were ½ pounders, usually measuring 36". 'Falconet' refers to a much earlier weapon from the 1500's.
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Sweeps were probably bundled and stored with the spare spars above the waist of the ship. In a smaller ship these would rest on the gallows crosspiece aft and and forecastle breastwork.
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Oh, yes, and there's also a planetarium in Mystic Seaport....
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Also Manitowoc is an interesting little town. There is a house/museum with Chinese antique scrolls and paintings and a real 1920's soda fountain shop. The other big model show is at New London, CT (near Mystic Seaport) at the end of April each year.
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The width of the sweep blade was such that it would slide through the port on the diagonal.
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Manitowoc? A place in Wisconsin on the west shore of Lake Michigan that has an annual boat show.
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Glad things are working out, Alan! If you can limit your excess wood to 1/64"outside the line, you'll save a lot of elbow grease and dust when it comes to fairing. Of course, you will need to be particularly particular (is that redundant?) in assembling the frames and when erecting them, but your work looks good so far. And yes, this is not a five-minute job.
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Calculating the length of topgallant yards
druxey replied to michaelpsutton2's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
As Wayne suggested, theory and practice did not always coincide. I'm sure that a spar of roughly the right length was pressed into service on many an occasion. What size of ship and date have you in mind?
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