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    I don't think they "galvanized" steel back then. Stoves were either on a slab of iron or a layer of firebrick. The chimneys were iron and black.
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    By jove, I think you've got it. Looking good on the shrouds.
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    The glue/water doesn't seem to "soften" but then it's basically cloth and watered glue. I'm seeing no signs of drooping on the flag(s) that I've done. I also lightly brush the same mixture on the rigging lines to help them hold their shape and resist humidity changes. Been about 10 years on the Wasa and several on the Constellation so there is no long term observation.
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    I haven't tried it, but I'd think that a tumbler would wipe out a lot detail since it take off the high spots and do nothing for inward curves.
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    Not yet at least.
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    The problem I see with this discussion is that we have no authoritative source other than Falconer and his drawing leaves a lot open for interpretation. And there's a problem with Falconer.. it appears that he's only showing the training tackle or the "run-out" tackle and method of stowage. If you look at the lower of his drawings, the "breech rope" goes from the button down to the eye bolts on the carriage, which in my opinion if used for firing would cause the gun muzzle and front wheels to rise. What I'm seeing as pertains here is mostly second source info, not just here in this discussion but many involving the rigging of guns, even the masts and more. Much was left up to the discretion of such things to the Captain. We have tales of captains re-rigging and changing things that could be changed. So what's correct for rigging guns? All of them? Some of them? Basically, it boils down to best guess unless we can get that time machine working.
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    Nice work. I saved a copy also.
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    Ever price racecar insurance? Yikes. Even just for transporting it's pricey.
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    Google is your friend: https://www.google.com/search?q=4mm+steel+bar&rlz=1C1ZCEB_enUS832US832&oq=4mm+steel+bar&aqs=chrome..69i57.7156j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Where I live there's a metal supplier who carries much of what I need at a very reasonable price and no shipping (a big plus). You might check the phone book or again... some Googling. I note that the big home improvement stores show up in the Google link above.
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    Hi Larry, Welcome to MSW. Good advice from everyone but I'll add to it. I take it you don't have the kit yet. I bought my first model and wanted the Billings' Wasa. Opened the box and read the instruction. Put every thing back in the box and went back to the local hobby shop and bought a simple cannon/deck kit and and two masted ship. Built them and then went to Wasa. Was a fun journey but necessary journey to get there. BTW, this was before the Web so I was on my own when I started. No matter what you chose, do start a log as you'll get support and more than likely make some friends along the way as we're a pretty friendly bunch of madmen and madwomen.
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    Welcome to MSW. Have you tried contacting Constructo for replacement parts? The alternative might be to keep a look on Ebay for a cheap kit that has the parts you need.
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    The flag looks great. The foil trick blew me away as the only way I've ever done flags is to fold, put onto a piece of "shaped" (for lack of a better word) foil and then paint profusely several times with 50/50 mix of white glue and water.
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    I've heard in the past used as a nickname here in the States. Not recently though.
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    The other topic is still there so you might keep an eye on it for answers and further discussion. Sometimes multiple postings in a log and in a topical area are good especially for issues like this as more eyes should see it. So it would seem that part 1A represents the "brick" base for the galley... so the question then would be fireplace or stove??? I'm betting the hole is either for the missing stack. Below deck, the French used a steel plate over the top of the fireplace and still had a chimney. A round hole indicates that it's probably a chimney. I'd say do a chimney only since you don't know what the cooking place was. The grate is lowered? That seems strange as if anything they are either flush or raised. BTW, here's a pic of the fireplaces for my model as a reference. The stacks are shown also. They're from 1755 or later though and this particular ship had two units separately unlike many French ships that had them "back to back'.
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    You're thinking like a Byzantine sailor now, Steven.
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    Greg, Thanks for the tip. I didn't know a draw plate could be sharpened. How does one do that? I would think that wet stoning the back would open the holes.
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    I think the Deagostini kit is based on the AL kit, if I remember correctly. It might have some modifications though.
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    Ah yes. Fond memories of changing from Military English to Civilian English. And also of the nervous laughter and shocked expressions when asking someone to "pass the f****** massed potatoes" as the welcome home party.
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    I'm not sure if that is a "in action" photo or taken during training. There are crew members just standing around and no one is in battle gear. The one below looks staged also.
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    Excellent recovery, Alan.
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    That is one fine cannon, Alan. Makes me want to find a place in the workshop for a 3D printer.
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    CDW, Give some thought to posting your aircraft builds as kit review here: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/75-non-ship-kit-reviews/

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