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  1. druxey
    I couldn't either, yancovitch, until I had to do it! With time, patience and several attempts, it was possible....
  2. druxey
    Chris is absolutely correct. We see enquiries for these kind of models quite frequently.
  3. druxey
    The caveat on AOTS books is true. They all have a number of errors in them, unfortunately. If you aren't fussy, no problem. However, if you plan to spend a considerable investment of your time on a model, it woulld be a pity not to get things 'just so'.
  4. druxey
    Well done, Keith! Looks great. Is the netting stiffened at all with acrylic matt medium or similar?
  5. druxey
    Absolutely superb and top-notch, Valeriy! Congratulations on not only completing this amazing model, but doing so under very trying circumstances. I wish a better and more peaceful year ahead for you.
  6. druxey
    Just saw your Christmas movie, Kevin. You are a cruel man in the eyes of us who live North of you! But I'll wish you a happy and healthy New Year anyway.
  7. druxey
    There were hollows cut into the floors under the pumps so that they could suck all the bilge water up. (See TFFM.) Falconer is schematic only. Also see Lavery, Arming and Fitting, etc, page 75, the right hand diagram
  8. druxey
    Looking good!
  9. druxey
    Well done. Every model is a learning experience, no matter how many years we’ve been at it. I’m sure your next model will benefit from this one.
  10. druxey
    OK, good start. You need to picture the side planks against the frames, stem and bottom planks. Use a flexible sanding stick to get the bevels right. And sometimes it takes a day or so for folk to respond - especially over the holidays!
  11. druxey
    We are shocked; shocked I tell you that the model is not finished before the holiday! Slackers such as yourself are a bad influence on this site. Seriously, a very happy Christmas to you and the family, Keith.
  12. druxey
    Thanks, Gary. We already have lots of it: snow. A White Christmas indeed this year! Merry Christmas to you and the family also.
  13. druxey
    Your good news and photograph make me smile, Valeriy! I hope that you can enjoy Christmas this year.
  14. druxey
    Treat this cross section as an apprenticeship in framing. It teaches one so much and will stand in good stead for future models. No model, however fine, will be perfect!
  15. druxey
    Good going, Alan. Happy holidays!
  16. druxey
    Sorry that you caught the wretched covid bug. Hope that you and your wife are fully recovered in time for the holidays. Nice to see progress on the model again!
  17. druxey
    The size is deceiving in the photos, but for the cork! A happy holiday season to you Eberhard.
  18. druxey
    And to you also, Keith!
  19. druxey
    Great result, Bob. This boat looks deceptively simple to build but, as you discovered, it has some interesting challenges. Well done!
  20. druxey
    You can find duodecimal scale rules on eBay. For instance: https://www.ebay.com/itm/154275696623?hash=item23eb8c4fef:g:i2kAAOSwU7ZjETA9&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8JpMbcQ%2FrZ9PBVz%2BQ0tOuhu6DOrTJAazSBgjEOcSwa%2Bj2Z2FTa%2Bx1m96r0GrUXN869l2qRYE%2Bgybhfv3yDVWvP9vuXORlbkWWzXax46iQmYY755EmxewIc6mBmNbcRxkeHl4Lij9JFthY3jxWiZQkfuvan54h%2FWvJ14FFnA1kv2yrPpkOa0gwpCVEqJI%2FJfZ4YjrIGYTUveQfT0atBgCUZ4l%2FEhnAqfwH7SbOy5Zb1F%2F8pt9RW7yz6C%2BnIOQt8vBwFAdTcJt2B%2BiEqATHpw5bUnpcMz%2Bmwc%2Bzfu556vDwRD%2FYn8aI707qIj1cVho5IGKdg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR56yz5-nYQ This is one of many choices under 'scale rulers imperial' search.
  21. druxey
    Lovely work at that small size. Well done!
  22. druxey
    Normally lines are to the inside of plank. The rabbet on the body plan confirms this. I don't know what scale you are planning to build your model to, but you will save yourself a lot of headaches to think in terms of full size. For instance, not 30 mm but (assuming a duodecimal model) X" full size. Buy a scale rule so that you can measure directly off the plan at the appropriate scale. I note the original plan is at ½" = 1' 0" or 1:24 scale.
  23. druxey
    Welcome aboard Jm. Sure, certain skills in cabinetry transfer well to wooden ship models, but some skills will need miniaturizing!
  24. druxey
    There are not many kit makers that spend just that little bit extra to supply better line. If you are taking care to build a really nice model, then go the extra mile and buy quality line. It really makes a difference, as you've discovered!
  25. druxey
    Wow. Simply wow, Keith.

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