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  1. druxey
    Um, that partial sheer and profile plan shows no sign of a mini poop deck or access ladders. If there were a deck, then red ink lines would have defined it. Less is more!
  2. druxey
    Often hand tools are better unless one is a genius machinist! Most of us have repeatedly failed with bollard and hawse timbers, as well as cant frames. I certainly did in my first fully framed hull! Stay the course and you will succeed.
  3. druxey
    Bob: I respectfully disagree. 17th and 18th century vessels had these long bolts (not always 'drifted'), typically through deadwoods and other structures that required longer bolts. 'Drift' in the period sense of the word meant a change in level, such as the topside of a ship or diameter of a longer bolt.
  4. druxey
    Drift in this context would be a longer bolt with different diameter sections, the narrowest near the tip. The changes in diameter would be in small steps.And yes, it would be a friction fit.
  5. druxey
    There really is no reason for that micro-deck aft and the access ladders. I hate to see the careful rendering go, but...
  6. druxey
    Don't wish to pour cold water on your excellent renderings, but a ship this size would likely not have a figurehead at all (that will save you some work!). Turned spindles at the stern - no. Decorative work on the transom - also unlikely. No extra expense was made on these small ships, particularly at the end of the century in war-time. Of course, if this is a fantasy ship, ignore everything I've written!
  7. druxey
    Some temporary (or even permanent) deck clamps and transoms would be good things to install first.
  8. druxey
    Interesting extrapolation of the half-breadth in the body plan producing a good fit!
  9. druxey
    Andy! I just was catching up on your log when I read about your human snowplow impression. Sorry about that and hope all goes well in your recovery now.
  10. druxey
    wrked? Apparently not!
  11. druxey
    Certainly that is a lovely model, Jan.
  12. druxey
    The missing shape appears to be:
  13. druxey
    I agree!
  14. druxey
    Tobias brings up an interesting point. I had a similar conversation just yesterday with a famous ship model miniaturist. He talked about realistic appearance in a model versus size-reduced actual construction. He himself runs a fine blade between the planks and then stains his work. The stain is picked up slightly more in the grooves, so that the seams show up subtly at viewing distance. Ultimately it is the individual model-maker's choice and how different builders develop individual styles.
  15. druxey
    As SHJ said!
  16. druxey
    Congratulations for successfully reaching the finishing lion - I mean line! One of these models is a significant investment of time and effort. Well done, Stuglo!
  17. druxey
    I suppose it depends on the state of your nerve!
  18. druxey
    Nice update article and video on this vessel: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-64151535
  19. druxey
    Ah, the joys of discoveries and figuring out revisions. I had exactly the same issue with my first scratch model, a 64. I cut a small notch into the back of the knee to locate the central extension of the knee. then glued in a slightly over-sized piece. Once the hair brackets were carved and added, I filed the assembly down flush athwartships. Hope this might help you.
  20. druxey
    Coming along very nicely! Your methodical approach is paying off well.
  21. druxey
    Nice looking gratings, Ben!
  22. druxey
    I might be concerned about the pH value of bitumen and whether it would have a long term effect on materials. Conservators have a very difficult time with bituminous paints as they never fully polymerize and 'set'.
  23. druxey
    Basswood dents easily, but it's usually good when treated as you suggested.
  24. druxey
    Check out Bob's build log for additional helpful information:
  25. druxey
    The book covers carvel as well!

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