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Frankie, As near as I can tell, the furniture would have went below. The problem is that many times (usually?), the rigging was targeted to kill a ship's movement and maneuvering. Also, sending it up would have put it in the way of the crew working aloft. I suppose that sending them up the mast could have happened but I don't think it's likely.
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Ah... valid point. Hmm.... <thinking cap> Just one end needs to be threaded, the other has to pivot. If I can find some free time tonite, I do a quick drawing and see if it'll work.
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I think most of went that way.... let the build tell us.
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Tony, If you have a copy, take a look at the "The Billy Ruffian" by Cordingly. There's a few paintings in there (not big enough for details) but the figurehead looks to just be just Pegasus as you have on your model. Pity that the original plans were lost as they might have shown it.
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ancre La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
mtaylor replied to tadheus's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
This is a beautiful build, Pawel. I haven't said much but still following along and admiring. -
Frank, What about using John's design but put a nut inside the turnbuckle and use threaded rods....???? Just thinking out loud.
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You'll get there Derek. I think everyone on their first scratch build feels that at some point. Come to think of it, I think it applies to most of us with any build.
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Hi Hal, Welcome to MSW. By all means give some thought to a build log so you can help and advice and we can follow along.
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Art, The bottom cleaner actually blackens the metal? I'm a bit surprised.
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Nothing fancy??? The pics of those stanchions say otherwise, Rusty.
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Cathead Angles
mtaylor replied to allanyed's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Could this have been something experimental? There's a couple ship plans I've seen that had oddities that were outside the norm. The French ship I'm building has a couple of non-standard items (masts/yard dimensions and stove placement) so it's possible the Brits did that also. -
I tried the died glue using artist pigment (lamp black). A little goes a long way and any excess needs to be wiped off PDQ or it soaks into wood where you don't want it. As the others have said.. test first... and I'll add, then test again.
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As I recall with my Wasa from Billings, it was cut outside the line and then finesse them into position. Time consuming but it made for perfect fits.
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I was great seeing this one again, Chad. Thanks for re-posting it.
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I'm thinking it would be easier to pick the ones I don't like.... which is none. I think they're all great.
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ancre Chebece 1750 by Jeronimo - FINISHED
mtaylor replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Now that is precise work indeed. To glue up the beams and then install is just way beyond fantastic. -
Looks good Chris. Yes.. kids do that as do dogs. I've found what you did and thought I was the exception to "go faster"... slow speed on the scroll saw works for me also.
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Looks great, Rusty. As for the desk.. old quote: "A clean desk is the sign of a sick mind". I abide by it.
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The devil is in the details and they are looking great, Ken.
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Thanks for posting that, Frolick. I'm just not capable of "liking" it.
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Charlie, I suspect you may have to make your own though I vaguely recall seeing some somewhere but darned if I remember. I do some digging through my links to wood sites.... Edit Hang on.... Google is our friend... "walnut" and "dowels" keywords... and "boxwood" and "dowels" returns hits... Rockler, Woodcraft... and more!!! I admit, I was surprised.
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How serious do you get about dust protection
mtaylor replied to bigcreekdad's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I do what Dave does... just move the shop vac as needed. As for sanding on the model... I have a room (portable: Holmes System from Home Depot) that I run. Not perfect but it keeps the admiral happy and the dust out of the rest of the house. -
Don't get discouraged. It's a learning curve and sometimes, especially when starting out, it seems to be very steep. Keep the log updated as you'll get questions answered, help, and meet some good people.
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