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Sometimes the aft upper end of a framed hull like that can distort before being tied together with all the other framing, beams and knees. My first model had that issue as the upper works were only in frame for some years. I actually needed to bury tie rods under the quarter deck beams to pull the topsides into spec'd width!
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Lovely clean work, Ryland. Congratulations!
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Ladder steps
druxey replied to allanyed's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
Kevin: The rule of thumb is one riser depth plus one tread width totals approximately 18". So a six inch rise, 12" tread, etc. (Sorry, you metric folk!) This applies to flights of stairs, within certain parameters. Ladders, being steeper, are another matter. Around 10" spacing seems average. -
Ladder steps
druxey replied to allanyed's topic in Discussion for a Ship's Deck Furniture, Guns, boats and other Fittings
I agree with Allan; about 10", but slight variations depending on total rise without any uneven step in the run! -
A very respectable result for a first outing. That is not a simple model for an absolute beginner. Well done for persisting, Bill!
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If I may ask, Henry, what resolution does such a printer run at? It looks to be extremely fine.
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That is pretty impressive, Henry.Can you describe the process you use to get that result, please?
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Sloop from Roslagen by bolin - FINISHED - 1:50
druxey replied to bolin's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
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Despite your paint issues, looking good!
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Finds keep turning up! Thanks for this, Mark.
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I agree with Greg, Kevin: the port side outer timber appears to be (in the photo at least) too vertical. This throws the spacing of the inner timbers and will affect the stern gallery lights. Best check this before you commit to further construction.
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Thank you for clarifying the early date for reef points, Steven. Why then, I wonder, were bonnets in use until so much later?
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Reef points back then? I thought that this was a later invention and that a bonnet or bonnets were used.
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I had coffee with a friend for the first time since covid this morning. He quoted from a T.S. Eliot poem that I thought was perfect for you: Bowsprit cracked with ice and paint cracked with heat. I made this, I have forgotten And remember. The rigging weak and the canvas rotten Between one June and another September. Made this unknowing, half conscious, unknown, my own. The garboard strake leaks, the seams need caulking. The poem is called, appropriately, Marina.
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Divers Discover 2nd Century Military Ship off Egypt
druxey replied to Ian_Grant's topic in Nautical/Naval History
I understand that conserving the wreck will take years. -
Divers Discover 2nd Century Military Ship off Egypt
druxey replied to Ian_Grant's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Excellent find! This will help us understand early transitional building techniques better. Thanks for posting.
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