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  1. druxey
    Good thinking ahead, Maury!
  2. druxey
    Normally beams rest on the deck clamps. These are ledges that run longitudinally inside the frames. Beams are placed where needed to frame deck openings etc., and are independent of the framing. I recommend you look at either Londgridge's The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships, Goodwin's The Construction and Fitting of the Sailing Man of War 1650 -1850, or the series of books on the fully framed model by Antscherl.
  3. druxey
    A very nice model indeed. Maybe Chris would like to tackle a Thames barge sometime.
  4. druxey
    Another sceptic converted! Very effective, Rob.
  5. druxey
    Lovely!
  6. druxey
    Beautifully rendered!
  7. druxey
    Remarkable work at this scale!
  8. druxey
    Looks very nice, Siggi. Had you thought of painting the decorations on paper off the model and then gluing it on? Much easier than fighting gravity and getting into the inner corners!
  9. druxey
    Another way to put off fairing frames! Bit extreme, though, but gets you a lot of brownie points! Nice stands.
  10. druxey
    Welcome aboard et bienvenue Rick!
  11. druxey
    Goodbye, Bob, and thanks for all the fish!
  12. druxey
    Nice detail on the chain pump return tubes!
  13. druxey
    Every best wish as you take over and continue the story!
  14. druxey
    Coming along well, Kevin. Hint: always rest a plane on its side. Sole down on the bench as in your photo leads to dulling the blade faster with grit and debris on the bench top.
  15. druxey
    Hearty congratulations, Mike. May SeaWatchBooks continue to flourish! And congratulations to Bob for this transition. Your work in building SeaWatch for the past 20 years is much appreciated. We look forward to the next stage,
  16. druxey
    Excellent! Are you also going to add the contents?
  17. druxey
    Perhaps tone down the white a bit? Hard to tell from your photo - you might already have done that.
  18. druxey
    It is indeed sad that we have lost such a talent. I was wondering if another expert French model-maker might pick up the torch and complete this masterwork, if his family is amenable to the idea.
  19. druxey
    Before you do that, I might consider tapering the garboard back a little more. If you don't, plank widths will get 'squeezed' or tapered too much into the bow. Take a look at "A primer on planking" to see what I mean.
  20. druxey
    An excellent result, although personally i'd like to have seen a little more 'sea-room' fore and aft of the hull. But, it's personal preference!
  21. druxey
    The Festool will cut out when the bag is full. Is that the problem?
  22. druxey
    Yeah, I'll soon be ready for one! Thanks, John.
  23. druxey
    Personally I don't like to wear headphones in the workshop. I use sound to judge if I'm overloading a power tool before it bogs down or stalls. Since acquiring a quieter vacuum, this is much easier to hear.
  24. druxey
    Beautiful work in difficult times, Valeriy. We hope for your continued safety
  25. druxey
    Ave, Ferrus! Welcome aboard.

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