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That's true. In 18th century naval documents one comes across 'Sailing qualities'. These were printed forms that were filled out by the captain. One question asked for the best sailing trim of the ship, and the response gave the draught of water both fore and aft.
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The depth marks were each 6" high and 6" apart, so you could eyeball the waterline to within an inch or so. The base of each number was the depth in feet. I believe that they were either carved in and painted (late 1700's and early 1800's) or cut from lead (pre copper plating days!), then of copper thereafter.
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That is superb, Valeriy! How did you manage to cut the glass lens to shape? Or did you grind it?
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A sanding of the first coat of primer will show up any minor defects, as you've found out, but the final primer coat should not need sanding. Your hull is looking very good now.
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Would this be an example of Cunningham's reefing topsail? See: https://www.rmg.co.uk/collections/objects/rmgc-object-68645
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International shipping solution found? Brilliant! Well done, Mike.
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Echo by tlevine - FINISHED - Cross-Section
druxey replied to tlevine's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Working drawers as well???? Amazing!
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That looks terrific, Rob!
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Looks a little like a centipede at the moment!
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You are climbing the learning curve now! Did you heat soften the brass before trying to drill it?
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Eye candy! Beautiful photography and close-ups of details of this exceptional model.
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Welcome back, Michael!
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Intriguing detail. Why would one wish to cant the mast forward at all, I wonder? The model is looking great, Clare.
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Oh, dear. You have it bad. Fortunately there is no model intervention or recovery group in your area.
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Bruce and Gary: there is no credit, which leads me to believe that the draught is actually in the Kriegstein Collection!
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It seems Queen was a 'one off' Bately design, so there are no sister ships whose plans might be viewable. If the RMG (ex NMM) can't help, perhaps an enquiry to the Kriegstein brothers through their publisher might work.
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Lovely work and attention to detail, Michael!
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Old paint is usually oil based, and may contain lead. Be careful and take appropriate health and safely measures if removing any paint.
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Harold Hahn method
druxey replied to Essayons's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
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