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  1. druxey
    My understanding is that the breeching ran through the ringbolt to dampen the tendency for the gun to jump or kick upwards on recoil. The photos on Victory are not contemporary carriages and are, like many restored features, suspect. The two eyebolts may be for alternative positions to hook the outhaul tackle, depending on sea conditions and strength of charge.
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    Beautifully displayed as well as crafted!
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    For a smooth sheer line, use sanding sticks at least 1" or more wide here.
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    Nice tabled joints!
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    Save yourself some work; hoys didn't have gun ports! They worked in sheltered and well protected harbors.
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    There are a number of contemporary models I've seen with red painted gun barrel ends. Perhaps in reality a case of 'Captain's Fancy'?
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    Good to see you back again, Daniel. Beautiful work, as always.
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    Shock! Surprise! Awe! You've finally completed the rigging. Congratulations, Steven. Time to splice the main brace, methinks. It's been quite a journey. Thanks for sharing your trials and tribulations along the way.
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    Érable is maple. Nice beginning!
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    A very interesting preamble! When I was growing up in England, scallops were always served complete with adductor and orange 'tail'. Looking forward to seeing your model develop, Gary.
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    Lots of factors can weigh in. The size of ship, the radius of hull curves transversally, the timber available at the time and place.... and on it goes.
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    The 'filler' pieces may be a cheat from replacements: the gratings are certainly not original, but their appearance makes them look authentic.
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    Also, apart from working late and tired, make sure that you also have good light and view things from all angles. We all have moments when we reach for the isopropanol to un-glue things! Good recovery.
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    Steve; thank you for posting these. Does the general public have access or are you privileged?
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    Sweet!
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    Yes, if planking goes over, no need to remove the spacers.
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    The stop method for cutting the beveled ends of the pads is a standard one - the other method was suggested for those with less experience than you obviously have. Good progress!
  18. druxey
    I go away for just a few days and the progress that you've made is amazing!
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    Unfortunately I'm not an expert on French practice, so do not know their function. I can only guess that they were for hooking onto temporarily. Perhaps an expert on this era and country can enlighten us: M. Delacroix, perhaps?
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    The extra information helps! I assumed she was not British by the style of capstan. In Boudriot's The 74 Gun Ship, Volume II, page 30, shows this form of iron which is simply a ring above the channel. There is no deadeye in these.
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    Can you give us some context, please? What is the date, nationality and rate of ship, plus name, if possible? Is this an 'as launched' plan? The draughtsmanship is beautifully detailed.
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    While reading, enjoy the pleasure of anticipation!
  23. druxey
    Nicely cut and fitted, Giampiero!
  24. druxey
    Really this specie of wood is for cabinetry rather than model-making. Get a piece of wood that will bend well: pear or holly are good. Stain or paint to taste once formed.
  25. druxey
    Wonderful attention to detail!

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