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Sure, models like yours 'take a while' if they are built to your high standard, Michael!
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Echo by oneslim - cross-section
druxey replied to oneslim's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Looks like you have a full production shop. We expect you'll have all the frames together and raised by the end of the weekend - right? -
You are correct, Aaron. For planking to look right, it does need to lined out and spiled. I suspect kit manufacturers only provide stripwood because it is easier and cheaper for them. Also, many kit model makers are quite happy to plank a hull in a non-realistic way, so they don't demand sheetwood from the kit manufacturers.
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ancre Le Commerce de Marseille by Zbigniew
druxey replied to Zbigniew's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
That is very impressive indeed for a 'learner' model! I look forward to seeing your next project, Zbigniew. -
ancre Le Coureur 1776 by obi - 1:48 - lugger
druxey replied to obi's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Very nice job on the model, Mario. Congratulations on completing her.
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Now, that's a mast cap! Impressive saw work, Michael.
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She's looking very nice so far, Rob. I like your method of setting up the fillers aft of the last cant frame and side counter timber.
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In reality, those bolts went all the way through the side, but you don't usually see this on models.
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Thanks, Jan. It's interesting to see different nations' approaches to the same problem.
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Echo by jml1083 - cross-section
druxey replied to jml1083's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Enjoy your new sander! -
Echo by Maury S - FINISHED - Cross-Section
druxey replied to Maury S's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hmm... I hate to have to admit it, Maury; I like the look of your treenail 'cheat'. Particularly after having driven literally thousands of real scale treenails myself.- 324 replies
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Many happy returns and best wishes for your retirement, Michael. And, particularly, many happy hours in the workshop.
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I should have mentioned that a washer (square in those days) was placed between the wood and forelock to prevent the forelock chewing up the wood.
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In the classic 'wooden wall' days, the bolts were secured by a slip of metal called a forelock. There was a slot cut near the end of the bolt, parallel to its axis. The wedge-shaped metal slip was pushed through the slot and then bent over to prevent it dropping out. This meant that any bolt could be easily removed for replacement or repair when required.
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No question is dumb! I've noticed that the surrounds to hatchways (don't fall down them!) and other obstructions on deck were often painted, usually red, then black on British contemporary models. This was as a safety feature in the dark or bad weather. One could easily distinguish the dark painted areas from the light deck color. I suspect that blackening mastheads and yards were done for a similar reason: to provide visual contrast with their surroundings.
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I doubt if synthetic thread responds to moisture. Certainly natural cotton will. You need to experiment - off model!
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Echo by jml1083 - cross-section
druxey replied to jml1083's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
RIP your disk sander. You are having a time with your power tools!
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