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druxey

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  1. And this is our challenge: if they could do this with no advanced machine tools, can we do any less?
  2. Looks like you are well along your way there. Maury. And it is surprising how rigid the structure becomes as you add longitudinal elements.
  3. Ouch! Having to revise the aft end of the framing was, I'm sure, a painful decision, Gaetan. However, the finished model will be even more impressive as a result. I've noticed that the framing, particularly aft, can distort over time if not secured by planking, ribbands or deck beams.
  4. Congratulations on successfully cutting in the rabbet on your keel!
  5. Yes, bolts were placed through the beams anywhere pins pass by them. Everything looks terrific, Remco!
  6. Now that's interesting, Mark. One wonders if this implies an experimental type of pump tube? The layout is certainly for two sets of chain pumps and their cisterns.
  7. Michael: I have a cleat-like piece of wood that is fixed to the outer side of tube and rotates with it. The excess line is simply figure-of-eighted around the cleat. I tension the line as I wind it on, but I like your idea of the wood plug better.
  8. Try cutting a rabbet on scrap first. Practice can save you grief! Remember to keep your cutting edges really, really sharp.
  9. Russ is right: it all depends on country of build, time and ship size. If you can be more specific, we can be as well!
  10. If only I had had high school teachers like you.... Your students don't know how lucky they are!
  11. The 'treenails' through the keel are actually bolts and, yes, they go all the way through. If you don't have a drill press, drill from both sides to get them in the right places.
  12. Very, very impressive CAD work indeed. I love the level of detail you've included.
  13. Thank you again for sharing your lovely work, Doris. I thought that you might rig the model as well.
  14. Thanks for posting this extensive 'paper' on the symbolism of the carved works seen on SOS, Bill. Also the background to the Van de Velde portrait of Pett.
  15. Spyglass's idea works well. The plank is held firmly and your sanding is at right angles to the sides of the plank.
  16. Looking good, Dan. I really like your main mast partners. It's always nice to see unusual features shown on a model.
  17. Thanks for the prompt answer, Michael. I've asked another question on your other thread on this topic.
  18. Nice. Two questions, Michael: 1) what do you do about the long ends of the line being served to stop them flapping around? 2) What is the third, far right, slider for?
  19. Very nice headwork, Isalbert. Bien fait!
  20. Nice little serving machine, Michael. I don't quite understand the purpose of the the third slide, far right in the photo, though.
  21. Nice going, Toni. It always amazes me how much structure went into even a small vessel of that era.
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