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  1. druxey
    Interesting strategy for the channels, E&T. Have a fun weekend!
  2. druxey
    The rail has more than an ornamental purpose, Sam. It protects the end grain of the lower hull planks from water penetration and premature rotting. Exposed end-grain was to be avoided anywhere on a ship if at all possible.
  3. druxey
    Have a great conference, folks. Sorry I can't make it....
  4. druxey
    If you are referring to 18th century British ships, it's not quite as simple as that. The lower aft edge of the wing transom has a changing bevel for the bottom planking to land on. The upper 3" or so is left vertical and the junction with the bevel is called the margin line. The tuck rail is attached to the wing transom along the margin line as well as overlapping the bottom plank ends by a few inches. This rail is very tricky to make, as the rabbet on its fore face changes angle continuously along its length. The photos should explain this better than words.
  5. druxey
    Well done indeed, John. It's been an interesting journey we've watched you on (with one or two unintended side-trips!), but the result is terrific. Congratulations!
  6. druxey
    Please protect those lovely models with plastic or glass cases!
  7. druxey
    While visiting Greg last weekend, I took a look at Volume II. It's every bit as lovely a production as Volume I. Well done, Ed and SeaWatch.
  8. druxey
    Interesting solution, Dan. I suspect that, as the quarter deck does not carry much weight, the hanging knee would have been simply omitted entirely. Only the lodging knee would be installed.
  9. druxey
    I think this does not translate as 'lifeline' but 'preventer stay'. This is the back-up, should the main stay be shot away.
  10. druxey
    Exemplary is the only adjective that hasn't yet been used to describe your work, Ed!
  11. druxey
    For a vessel of Granado's size 3/4" treenails are correct. However, it's your decision as you are the one that has to be happy with the result! She's looking very good so far.
  12. druxey
    My burrs are fine as I use them by hand, not spun in a drill. They are at least 30 years old and haven't clogged with wood dust yet!
  13. druxey
    With even more due respect, the question is not superfluous. I've seen too many model with bulky, oversized servings (and lashings!) that detract from their appearance. I think the line size has to look 'right' regardless of scale. I suspect in full size, about 1" circumference line is roughly what would be required.
  14. druxey
    How brittle is the rigging?
  15. druxey
    There are also the tutorials posted on this site!
  16. druxey
    Oh, my. That is sobering.
  17. druxey
    Well! A miniaturist and humorist! This is entertainment as well as informative. Thank you, John.
  18. druxey
    So - that's your secret! The bird does all the work - you just photograph it.
  19. druxey
    I've read of many instances of early engine boiler explosions. I didn't understand the mechanism that caused this, though. Thanks for the clear explanation, Andy. This is one of the most educational and interesting threads on this site. Thanks, gentlemen!
  20. druxey
    Imagine a door or access at the foot of the locker. Open it, and an avalanche of shot would pour out. Not a Good Idea. Also, remember that most of the hold surrounding the locker would be filled with barrels etc. If the locker were reasonably full, a sailor could lean in to retrieve and pass out shot.
  21. druxey
    Sorry to read of your flooding. Hopefully your new place is going to be all you want and need.
  22. druxey
    Those look very nice now, Toni! Good going. Cup burrs are not well known amongst the model-making crowd, but are extremely useful. I was using one earlier today to round off the ends of steering wheel spoke handles.
  23. druxey
    Ah! Now I see it. Subtle, subtle.... Excellent piece of research, E&T.
  24. druxey
    Beautiful as usual, Remco!
  25. druxey
    Good digging and rational explanation! However, I can't for the life of me see the difference in the two partial deck plans you've posted. Am I missing something?

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