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  1. 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!
  2. druxey
    The size is deceiving in the photos, but for the cork! A happy holiday season to you Eberhard.
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    And to you also, Keith!
  4. druxey
    Great result, Bob. This boat looks deceptively simple to build but, as you discovered, it has some interesting challenges. Well done!
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    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.
  6. druxey
    Lovely work at that small size. Well done!
  7. 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.
  8. druxey
    Welcome aboard Jm. Sure, certain skills in cabinetry transfer well to wooden ship models, but some skills will need miniaturizing!
  9. 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!
  10. druxey
    Wow. Simply wow, Keith.
  11. druxey
    Yes there are a number of variations seen on plans of mast partners. Some are experimental, such as on Vulture:
  12. druxey
    As others suggest, laminate two layers over a form and heat/moisture bend.
  13. druxey
    If you use sanding sticks rather than freehand sandpaper, rounding over of the end frames should not be an issue. And yes, the scupper supports will not be seen on a completely planked side.
  14. druxey
    Amazing as the photos are, I bet it's even more impressive in actuality.
  15. druxey
    There are also very small specialist mills that dental technicians use by Meisinger. See: https://meisingerusa.com/home Warning: this site may present the possibility of danger to your credit card!
  16. druxey
    The cove looks much nicer, Ben, but I have the same reservations as Greg about that lettering....
  17. druxey
    Your image of Bouteille du vaisseau le Soleil Royal is weird! My suspicion is that the image was rotated 15 degrees, as you point out; but whoever did that then turned the title in PhotoShop or similar to make it horizontal again. Otherwise it makes no sense at all. In any case, what purpose was there in rotating the image to begin with? "I guess the back end has to line up with the edge of the page!"
  18. druxey
    Delightful! What a lovely gift for Bean, aka Eve. Would you consider not using CA on your line, Keith? Acrylic matte medium is kinder if at any time in the future any line needs overhauling or adjusting again (See Rob Napier's new book!)
  19. druxey
    But does that make sense?
  20. druxey
    A great start, Peter! I would caution you against the use of ferrous material in the model; at some point it will corrode. Instead, use brass or copper, chemically colored or blackened. When building what will be a very fine project, consider longevity as well! Also, iron was not used below the waterline.
  21. druxey
    It's a projection drawing, showing what it looks like from the side once it's in place on its correct angle and faired.
  22. druxey
    It's almost all been said already. Congratulations! But, please, a nice protective case as well?
  23. druxey
    Looking good, Ben. I see that you 'nailed' texturing the ground to those coves! You might want to make the central motifs cross 'over ' and 'under' for a bit more depth.
  24. druxey
    I can't advise you on the curved transparent panels. They need to be of some flexible plastic and using plastic is something I've very little experience of. Hopefully someone else here can advise you. And yes, Mark Twain was a great writer. And then, there's the notorious 'Court of Elizabeth' essay!
  25. druxey
    That is interesting. I wonder what makes for a cleaner char line? Presumably lower temperature, but does that imply a slower cutting speed? If so, it would severely affect production speed. And yes, the color looks very acceptable.

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