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  1. mtaylor
    I'll take a shot, so to speak. I you look at the railings,the stanchions appear to be the tops of the frames which was common. I think the eyebolts for the guns would have been attached to them. They should always be secured to something stronger than planking, usually the framing timbers and those in the deck to the beams. The companionway, I have no idea. I suspect (there's that word again...) that the companionway would not have had glass.
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    I think the caisson would have been used by the Marines. There were small boat howitzers for the ship's boats that were also used by the Marines for repelling boarders and also during shore "adventures'. They were mostly made of iron and designed to break down and loaded onto the ship's boats. As for the rotating Parrott rifles like those used on the Constellation (one fore, one aft), I've seen many photos online but the attribution is often vague or non-existent. I saw one of an apparent Confederate Parrott (flag in photo) using a wooden carriage. The text claimed it was the Constellation.
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    I'd suggest that you move this to the Scratch area.... you're a-building.
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    No one can upload a video to MSW. Can you copy the URL (the addy) and paste it into a post? If you're using iE11, probably not.... Is this the one:
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    That is an amazing diorama. So, if I'm understanding this, the flywheel was damaged and repaired at some point before she hit the snag? Given the grooving on the bearing and shaft, i'm gathering that no one ever did any maintenance on it. Just color me surprised.
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    No pressure here, Denis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Is it back on the table yet? Is it? Is it??
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    It's beautiful work on the gilding, Alexandru. I like the way you did the steps and the "roof" also.
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    Well, over here in the Scratch area, there's lots of frame raising to see. I do see the French influence though in the American ships. It appears often in the lines more than the operational details, though. Size may end up being a factor but I'm looking for the "attachment" and the challenge. So we will see... I've got Hermione plans on their way, so that's possible. Druxey and Frolich had good ideas. Indeed. The lines and drawings were made just after capture by the Brits before they did any modifications. For example, the plans show the fireplaces and the oven. The Brits would have probably pulled out the oven and fireplaces and put in one of their stoves... I'm just not sure where they would have put it as things were pretty tight under the forecastle.
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    I'm thinking the same as Pat... that is a lot of sub-miniature detail work. It should just add to the "Wow!" factor.
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    I should point out that there's several differences between the French rudder and the British/American besides the previously mentioned shape at least at the point of time of the Licorne and Belle Poule. The French didn't use a spectacle plate as such. It was two eyebolts either by themselves or as part of the uppermost rudder iron. Since the uppermost rudder iron on Licorne will be too close or even covered by the rudder coat, I put them down lower "C". On the British/American ships, the rudder was retained by lines to the spectacle plate. On the French, there is a strop hole "A" that has a line from a ringbolt through the hole, and then to another ringbolt. Also, there's two lifting rings "B" to aid in resetting a rudder that went adrift.
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    Beautiful work, Bill. I'm loving the details.
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    Talk about a finicky bit of mortising... and tiny at that. Beautiful and inspiring work, Druxey.
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    Thanks for the likes and comments and following along. You guys are going to make this decision for the next ship hard, aren't you? And I thought it would just be a simple decision.. Roebuck or something French like L'Orient. I figure why not go for tough ones.... John, the Roebuck also juxtaposes with quite a few American ships according to the history, as I recall. A bit of an update... the rudder is ready for hanging. The macro shows the problems but in real life it looks pretty good to my eye. I actually had another one made but it hit the floor without my knowing it. The pup (hah!!!! at 3 years old, not a pup but she thinks she is) picked it up, and gave it back with unfortunately some deep teeth marks. I had to laugh as I call her "my helping bud". Anyway, I've got blue taped into position while I sort out the irons attached to the hull. As always, critiques, comments, or general mayhem is welcome.
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    Kurt, Not that I've seen on Google. I've heard of it but never used it. You can get it on E-Bay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=butapren&clk_rvr_id=996470600024&adpos=1o1&treatment_id=7&crlp=94296869454_857&MT_ID=70&device=c&rlsatarget=kwd-19017607590&keyword=butapren&geo_id=10232&poi=&crdt=0&ul_noapp=true Apparently a lot of shoe repair shops also use it.
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    Sweet looking boat, Pete. Congratulations on another great model.
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    I sure don't like seeing that last picture, but it's necessary and you'll be safer and happier, by all means do it. I do hope the ground shaking stops for you guys.
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    Yangliyuan, I know of no Chinese instructions for this kit. As for help, there's quite a few build logs here in MSW which would probably be a lot of help. Also opening your own log would give you a lot of feedback.
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    Those truly are "fiddly bits' then. But this build is still blowing my mind, Druxey.
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    I'm just curious... have you given any thought to making one master and then casting the oars? What you have carved looks great.
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    Patrick... here's a starting place: http://www.iann.net/giants/spindrift/blueprints/index.htm A further bit of Googling and apparently there are plans available for purchase. Ok.. I'll go quietly. Great looking fleet, sir.
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    Always a treat to see your work, Daniel. Have fun in Augsburg.
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    Just be good to yourself, Nenad. Everything else will fall into place.
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    Wonderful metalwork, Keith.
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    There's a topic here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/1006-in-need-of-shipyard-workers-or-boats-crewmembers/ It's a bit old but it's worth checking out as there's a lot of ideas. and these but they seem to for specific scales... http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/924-scale-crew-figures/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7177-i-cant-find-any-scale-nautical-figures-for-a-190-are-all-ships-lifeless-edited-by-admin/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/4633-148th-scale-figures/
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    Piet, I bought a "tub" of dowels that are varying sizes in diameter and about 12" long from Dollar General a few years ago. None have warped although I haven't shaped any either. Right now, using them as place holders for things. I also have one the 3 foot long ones from Michaels that 3/4" diameter. Had it about 5 years and hasn't warped yet. Just make sure you get straight grained one(s) as many of the ones I see lately are warped and bent.

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