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druxey

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  1. Exemplary is the only adjective that hasn't yet been used to describe your work, Ed!
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. How brittle is the rigging?
  6. There are also the tutorials posted on this site!
  7. Well! A miniaturist and humorist! This is entertainment as well as informative. Thank you, John.
  8. So - that's your secret! The bird does all the work - you just photograph it.
  9. 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!
  10. 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.
  11. Sorry to read of your flooding. Hopefully your new place is going to be all you want and need.
  12. 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.
  13. 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?
  14. Take a deep breath or two, get centred, and have a better session next time! My sympathy on your Really Bad Day, John.
  15. Leaded glass windows are difficult to imitate. My solution was to take thin acrylic sheet and score it with a sharp knife for the lead cames. I then rubbed dark grey acrylic paint into the scores. The result is shown here.
  16. The official "Talk like a Pirate Day" was several weeks ago, I believe. Nicely done, Dan: especially the 'rusty nail' appearance. Should keep Pirate Pete happy, for a while, at least!
  17. The Campbell plan looks about right: the curve of the stern is elliptical, not circular.
  18. Thanks, Dan. I know that often spilling is done by eye at 1:1, but I've never seen it done entirely that way - never mind well! - at scale size. I certainly don't plank mathematically, but use that as a starting point. Then I do the 'by eyeball' thing.
  19. I'm impressed at the result you've achieved 'spiling by eye'. I would not have thought it possible, but you've certainly demonstrated otherwise! My only comment is that the frames seem a bit wide to my own eye.
  20. Looking at your progress photos, I'm smiling again - as usual. Simply lovely work, Gary.
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