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druxey

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  1. I echo Greg's sentiments, Ab. It's tough losing folk one cares about. That is a lovely model indeed. For 'English' rigging, the Van de Velde paintings and drawings are very helpful. The one contemporary yacht model in the NMM has modern rigging that isn't quite right.
  2. What a delightful subject. Will you be setting the model into a sea? If so, will you add Icarus?
  3. All I can add is that primary, contemporary evidence is the best thing, short of the wayback machine.
  4. Best wishes as you plan the relaunch of a valuable resource in contemporary form.
  5. Hopefully you can continue to derive pleasure from seeing others' work on MSW, even if you can't fully participate now. My best wishes as you navigate new challenges in your life, Bryan.
  6. Huh? These 2 mm Syren blocks are not doughnuts/donuts! https://syrenshipmodelcompany.com/boxwood-rigging-blocks.php
  7. Of course, there is no single 'right' way'. Some of us prefer power carvers, some hand tools. My preference is the latter, as I never was able to achieve as much control with a rotary tool at small scale, unlike others. The other point I'd like to make is the polished surfaces and sharp inner corners made by an edge tool a power bit can't achieve. But, each to his or her own.
  8. As Clare pointed out, the model in Davis' book is NOT the Lexington. However, I've had a soft spot for this book ever since, aged about ten, I found a copy in my local library!
  9. If it's real sable it will be a very expensive brush! However, properly looked after, it will last decades. Some of my brushes lasted for many years, so the initial cost amortised over time was far better than a cheapo brush. The performance of a real Kolinsky sable brush, if you've never used one, is a revelation.
  10. Something looks a little off with your coaming: it seems very wide. Did you check the drawing? Nice grating, though.
  11. But we do! See SeaWatchBooks: https://seawatchbooks.com/products/swan-iv-sail-making-supplement-from-the-revised-and-expanded-edition-by-david-antscherl
  12. Great start. I'm sure that you see how awkward it would be to fair the cant frames last with all the other frames in the way!
  13. You will need an appropriate solvent to clear the heel of the brush. If it is acrylic paint, soaking in isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) will do it. For oil-based paint, something like acetone - but only in a well ventilated space, please!
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