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Try? You seem to be succeeding, Buck. That's more than "try". Where's Yoda when we need him to explain "try"....
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Now that is a fine looking mast and ladder. The railing is the icing on the cake, so to speak. I can't wait to see what's next.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Lovely work, Nenad and some great research also going on. Those coops look perfect.- 4,151 replies
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Everyone else said what could say, Patrick. Just a fantastic amazing model. I love the display stand.
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Roger, Have look here... I also suggest downloading this section or printing it. Jeff gives some great pointers on blades for the Byrnes saw. I've used his info for my MM saw and learned a lot from it. http://www.hobbymillusa.com/byrnes-saw-operation.php I think it was Grant Dale who posted that tool... used a ball bearing to set the thickness and then the fence was moved, it seems. Ah.. found it: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10585-thin-ripping-jig-for-the-byrnes-table-saw/
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Lost voices from HMS Guerriere: Court Martial testimony.
mtaylor replied to uss frolick's topic in Nautical/Naval History
My bad. I was not aware of Guerriere heading for refit. Thanks for insight on everything else as that was my impression of things. In some ways, I suspect the Brits thought they were fighting the same Navy as in the Revolution and that it would be just as easy this time around. On the subject of crews... as I understand it, the English were not very forgiving about "their men" fighting on the American side so I can see where the Scots and Irish would probably be fierce fighters. -
Lost voices from HMS Guerriere: Court Martial testimony.
mtaylor replied to uss frolick's topic in Nautical/Naval History
One thing I note and it's more of a gut feeling than anything else. The Court Martial was a whitewash. We read that the masting (note the missing tressel trees and use of the word "rotten") was not in the best of shape, the ship was rolling badly and taking on water with every roll. Yet the esprit de corps among those interviewed insist that the ship was ready. In my opinion, the ship should have been pulled off duty and returned to a facility to have the masts repaired/remade. -
Finally back in the shipyard. Only part time at this point but waiting for the last of the "re-decorating" projects that the Admiral ordered to arrive. I'm planking the lower deck and adding waterways at this point. No pics yet as I'm experimenting with the best way to meet the "French style" of deck planking. Seems they used a combination of tapering, hook scarfs in places, and drop planks. Then there's the mix of plank widths to contend with....but that's different headache at this point. Once I'm done planking (and re-do's) I'll post some pictures.
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Darrel, Try soaking them in thin CA before drilling. I made some for another project using dowel that was soaked in water/whiteglue and allowed to sit for a few days. They're still a PITA to make. You might also check Ages of Sail and see if they sell the bullseyes. Might be listed as "hearts", "heart blocks" though.
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What a great thing...it came out lovely and Isabella looks like she had a great time building it.
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Lovely work, Frank and I'm loving the jigs. They're giving me ideas...
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ancre La Salamandre by tadheus - 1:24
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I'm playing catch up, Mike. She's looking fantastic.
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THE 74-GUN SHIP by Jeronimo
mtaylor replied to Jeronimo's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Incredible work, Karl. Looks so real one can smell the salt air.- 194 replies
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I'm going to pop this here.. It's the signature tagline of Remco and I find it very relevant... "Treat each part as if it is a model on its own, you will finish more models in a day than others do in a lifetime."
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Oh dear... my eyes and brain hurt just looking that work... Well done, Greg.
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Lost voices from HMS Guerriere: Court Martial testimony.
mtaylor replied to uss frolick's topic in Nautical/Naval History
This is fascinating reading, Frolick. Thanks for posting it. I'm hoping there's more and will continue to follow. -
Rob, You can add the wales as such after planking. Usually it's just another thin plank over the planking such that the wales stand proud from the rest of the planks. I did it on my current build since the top wale plank I used is thin ebony. Point of order though... French frigates of the era did wales a bit (quite a bit, actually) differently than the English or Americans.
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