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HMS Naiad 1797 by albert - FINISHED - 1/48
druxey replied to albert's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Plated Iron Hull
druxey replied to Pete Jaquith's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Bristol board comes in various weights or plies and is an excellent material if handled appropriately. Generally it will bend better in one direction that the other at right angles. It cuts nicely with a sharp blade. It is probably better to surface glue using non-aqueous adhesives, as moisture will cause buckling. If you spray the finished model with grey automotive primer to seal it, you can then use acrylic or other water based paints on it with no risk of the card buckling. -
Cruizer-class Brig-Sloops of the Royal Navy
druxey replied to molasses's topic in Nautical/Naval History
I'm not certain when it goes on display, as it was only delivered a few weeks ago, Joe. The Museum could give you more precise details about the model. I only got a brief sneak peek at it when visiting. -
Cruizer-class Brig-Sloops of the Royal Navy
druxey replied to molasses's topic in Nautical/Naval History
If you go, the Naval Academy Museum has just acquired a contemporary Cruiser class model, fully rigged. Can't get much better than that, except that it's missing the wheel and capstan. Why? The new ivory import restrictions in the US prohibited its entry, even though it was clearly antique ivory! So, those parts had to be stripped off before it left England. These new regulations affect musicians (their instrument bows, for example). They don't dare go abroad to play now, because their instruments won't be allowed back into the USA. -
In real life this is sewn on. However, i doubt if you'd want to go to the trouble on a model sail. The bolt rope can be carefully glued along the perimeter of the sail using white glue. This will dry clear.
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SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
druxey replied to TBlack's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
If you don't see inspiration at New London, check whether you are still breathing! You'll see some terrific models there. I've attended three times and have always come away inspired.- 326 replies
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Looking lovely, Ed. Are you leaving off the limber boards on the other side? If so, will you be adding fillers between the frames?
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Dan: I think that two generations of model makers have been a little misled by Longridge's (correct) assertion that the lines of these timbers converge to a point somewhere in the air. However, the shipbuilders (and we modelmakers) have no need to actually figure out this virtual vanishing point. All we need to know is the width across the wing counter and the spacing and sided widths of the counter timbers. We also need to know the width across the top timbers at the stern, then proportionally divide up that distance into the intervals and (now narrowed) sidings of the counter timbers. There is no need to figure out where that imaginary meeting point is.
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Fascinating discussion on the merits of water tank design! And great work as usual, Ed.
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Too much! Next, it's be Phillips screw heads, then maybe even Torx.... It's madness, I tell you, Andy!
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Thanks for the scale slotted screws, Michael. I knew you could do them!
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Those are interesting figures, Gaetan. Thanks for posting them. I assume therefore that the slight acidity does not affect wood but is sufficient, in combination with UV light, to deteriorate rigging cotton, linen or silk.
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Would Austrian archives possibly have information if these were captured ships?
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HMS Naiad 1797 by albert - FINISHED - 1/48
druxey replied to albert's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Well achieved, Albert! That's the most difficult part of the model done. -
You might wish to consider conservators' (microcrystalline) wax: it is colourless and pH neutral.
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ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
druxey replied to DORIS's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Your work always makes me smile, Doris. Dobri!- 883 replies
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I suppose the screws for the hinges will be scale slot-headed ones as well? Those are lovely looking hinge knuckles, Michael.
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Looking ship-shape and Bristol fashion, Ben. You may wish to consider shortening those bolts so that they don't project above the keel, otherwise they will be in the way of the frames later on.
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