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  1. druxey
    Welcome to MSW now that you've (finally!) introduced yourself, Brett.
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    Well, congratulations on a super and distinctive model with a lot of careful thought behind it. Well done, Steven.
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    Another 'cheat' would be to show the ship 'as launched'. The coppering was done after the ship was checked for leaks and then dry docked.
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    I suppose it depends on how loose the canvas weave is. If you don't want it to blow away, a hole at the end would be added security!
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    Congratulations on the new publication, Adrián! That took, I'm sure, a lot of work and time to produce.
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    Sorry, Allan: the diagonal rows of nails at a few inch intervals go in both directions to form diamond shaped patterns. For model work, this is only academic! For instance, see: https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/2016/11/18/new-copper-sheathing-2/
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    The plates were also nailed in a diagonal pattern inside the perimeter nails. All were virtually invisible:
  8. druxey
    Just catching up. Terrific sense of time and place with the figures. Well done!
  9. druxey
    I'm sure that there were many variances from spec, particularly in wartime. As long as it looks right....
  10. druxey
    Always listen to that little inner voice! Never, ever discount it. This applies to life as well as workshop. I could have saved myself al lot of grief in life that way!
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    That low relief carved work is superb. Well done!
  12. druxey
    A friend just alerted me to this thread. Michael: your range of talents is sooo impressive! I love your Eastern aesthetic of your woodwork. I note that your mantra about really sharp tool edges is absolutely right! Welcome to MSW.
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    You were very fortunate really. Hopefully no infection and clean healing. Whenever I'm even a little tired, I don't use power tools. If ever I feel a little too confident or nonchalant, I quit right away as well.
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    Tommy: the illustrations and dimensions in Steel are excellent, but be aware that they relate to almost 1800. Things changed in many ways during the latter part of the century from 1750 on. Depending on the date your model is supposed to represent, Lees may be the better resource.
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    Nothing wrong with using a set of dividers, Shipman. However, you still need a measuring instrument and/or doing math to determine what the distance apart the divider points represent in terms of scale distance. Scale rules of all kinds can be found on eBay, amongst other sources. Check 'scale rules' or 'scale ruler' under 'antiques' or 'collectibles' to see a wide variety of these.
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    Coming along nicely!
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    It's exactly the process that I use for cutting and straightening wire.
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    Keep fingers crossed, folks!
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    Astonishing work. To cut such short lengths of fine wire to length, do you use cutters or roll the wire on a hard surface under a scalpel blade?
  20. druxey
    I suspect for weight and stability issues that the roofs were not tile, but painted as you suggest, Claire. Coming along nicely! I really like the beam end detail.
  21. druxey
    No, all the drawings in the RMG collection are 18th century.
  22. druxey
    Alternatively, you can buy a good scale rule and measure directly from the appropriate edge without needing any math whatsoever!
  23. druxey
    There are numerous books such as James Lees' Masting and Rigging English Ships of War, 1625-1860 or R. C. Anderson's Seventeenth Century Rigging that will inform you.
  24. druxey
    Nice scratch moldings, Giampiero!
  25. druxey
    Another time try wood filler (if needed!) and sanding sealer before priming. Less nasty, too.

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