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NAIAD 1797 by Bitao - 1:60
druxey replied to Bitao's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
druxey replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Because the pump runs through at an angle, the athwartship opening needs to be slanted to match, which may account for at least part of the fitting issue.- 475 replies
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There were always vents, but not a funnel or chimney. The latter seems to be a 19th century development. An Amazon class model in the NMM collection shows the form used in the 1770's: https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-66276 Hard to see in the photo, but the sides of the central raised portion have several vent holes (five in a diamond pattern, one hole in the middle, if memory serves me correctly). o o o o o
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Swan-Class Sloop by Stuglo - FINISHED - 1:48
druxey replied to stuglo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Well done: Grooving those posts accurately is tricky!- 475 replies
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It goes together by trial and error fitting. If you have some re-stickeable 3M Magic tape you can lay a piece down in the gap and trace the shape you need. Peel off the tape and stick it on your planking stock. Cut the plank a hair oversize and sanding stick it down until it just slips into place. Labor intensive? Yes! But, with care, the result is well worth the trouble.
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To avoid distortion (and for safety's sake!), make an outer plaster of Paris two-piece jacket with the joint at right angles to the split line in your RTV mold.
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Well re-worked, Alex. Fixing 'oopsies' up is a skill every model-maker has to develop. And you've learned to be gentle and patient when ungluing!
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I believe that there was a V de V exhibition at the NMM some years ago, and a large format catalog volume was produced at that time. Am I remembering this correctly? Also, (if you can get there!): https://www.holland.com/global/press/news-resources/exhibition-of-van-de-velde-marine-art.htm
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Thank you for bringing this book to our attention, Marcus!
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Archaeology of a 19th century Great Lakes shipyard
druxey replied to JKC27's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Excavation by Brock University archaeology students and professionals have been held up the past two years by the pandemic. It is hoped that the site will become active again next year. It is known that an abandoned 'canaller' is buried at a deeper level on this site. -
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druxey replied to bluenose2's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
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Welcome aboard! There are several fine builders on this site who happen to be female. Check them out.
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Is there a suitable solvent you can use to dilute the Acrifix and reduce its viscosity? Lovely detail. Again I marvel what you are able to do at this small scale.
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HMS EURYALUS by Matiz - FINISHED - scale 1:56
druxey replied to matiz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
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Spoken like a true Aussie, Pat!
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You forgot to mention: ALLEN KEY: Is always a metric size when you require duodecimal or vice versa. Either variety is effective at converting hexagonal recesses into round ones. RAZOR SAW: Is neither a razor nor, usually, a saw. DISPOSABLE BLADE: Definitely. ROBERTSON SCREWS: Those weird Canadian screws with square recesses that use screwdrivers which actually work. Oh, well. Too bad, America. I'm sure that there are others.
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I've built many fully framed hulls without owning a spindle sander, as I'm sure others have as well. Some joints are far better cut using a very sharp chisel, unless you are Greg and have all the bells and whistles for a milling machine! For cutting curved pieces you will need a jeweler's saw and bench pin if you do not own a scroll saw.
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