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druxey

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  1. To correct, only dampen the concave side; in this case it's the bottom surface and clamp across. The wood fibers that side will expand.
  2. It seems that the suggestion of making the angles of the outer aft edges the same will at least simplify the problem considerably. Do I understand the right side drawing to be plan view from above, or are the deck levels different on each side?
  3. A fascinating exercise in developing the optimal solution, Michael! Thanks for sharing this series of experiments.
  4. Lovely progress. The edges of forecastle and quarter deck had the plan ends butted into the recess along a beam of larger scantling as you surmised. Shipwrights tried never to have exposed end-grain that would absorb moisture and then rot. In addition a very slight lip along the upper edge of the beam would act as a spurnwater to direct water to the outboard edges of the deck.
  5. That is correct for British ships at that time period, HH.
  6. I suppose you could bend the toptimber - if you made it of pasta!
  7. Yes, HH. The area where the gun carriage trucks traversed were done in 'top and butt' and of oak, not deal.
  8. That's one nice way to show the underlying structures.
  9. Mooselookmeguntic? More like 'Moose look gigantic'! Either way, this subject looks interesting.
  10. Please don't cover that all beautiful framing up completely with planking!
  11. Is the material the deadeyes are made from really suitable at that size and scale? How frustrating for you.
  12. Superb as usual, Valeriy. I've found model-making a good way of reducing stress. Heartfelt best wishes in these uncertain days.
  13. Whew! A lengthy procedure rather, I suspect. like walking a high wire. Glad you didn't fall off! Terrific result.
  14. How much planking are you planning to add, Kevin?
  15. Very nice! Are you going to put lighting inside so that the interior can be seen?
  16. I agree with Roger; real gilding appears too garish at scale sizes (at least, to my eye and taste).
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