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Very clever idea and it worked very well, Nils. I never would have thought of doing that.
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You could also ask this question (open a new topic for it) here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/13-ships-plans-and-project-research-general-research-on-specific-vessels-and-ship-types/ I know there's quite a few very knowledgeable people here and that might be where you'll get some answers on the lions.
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Hi Alexander, Tadeusz43 has posted a lot of pictures from various museums and ships.. You might as him. Here's just a few of his topics. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9473-art-of-the-bow-figures/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9944-art-of-period-shipbuilding/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10967-vasa-museum-in-stockholm/ http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11402-maritime-museum-rotterdam/ Good luck with your search.
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Gregor is right. You gentlemen should open your own build logs.
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Alexander, There is this topic.. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/gallery/category/4-gallery-of-contemporary-models-from-museums-and-private-collections/ All museum models. Will that help?
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I used sanding sticks. Just a piece of wood the right size with a bit of sandpaper attached. Oh.. and only apply pressure such that the cut is when the plank is against the bulwark. In other words, if it's inside needed trimmed, pressure is only applied on the stroke out of the ship. Vice versa for the planking on the outside of the hull.
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Wasa was also heavily decorated.
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Dave, I'm going to be a voice not of dissent but of suggestion... I am one also who thinks it looks great the way it is. But if you're not happy with it now, you won't be happy with it in 10 years. If you feel it needs painting, then paint. You're the Captain and it's your ship.
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Mike, I hate to be a party pooper.. but there's still a lot of misconception about the Constellation. Have a look at this: http://www.maritime.org/conf/conf-linden.htm and there's a PDF referenced... http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Portals/103/Documents/NSWC_Carderock/fouled_anchors-1.pdf The AL model (and Tom did a great job) is basically how the ship looked for many years as the "frigate" before the restoration.
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This is poetry.... and beyond.
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Beautiful, Michael. Just love the lines. And it's too cold to get a haircut. That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it.
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Seeking information on determining load waterline
mtaylor replied to trippwj's topic in Nautical/Naval History
You're probably right, Joel. I'll have to go re-read. I know the maths were large part of the training for designers but not much more at this moment. Been a few years since I read that book. -
I like that "water" idea for a display, Siggi. It will be breathtaking to see it all put together.
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Shiloh, English and American long guns had the trunnions not centered but 1/3 of way down. The picture/plan above is correct in this.
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Seeking information on determining load waterline
mtaylor replied to trippwj's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Wayne, I've read that the French were very heavy into the mathematics in ship design. The designer was able to determine the various waterlines but with how much accuracy I'm not sure. I'll have to go back and re-read Boudroit's History of The French Frigate 1650 - 1850 which is where I saw this to grasp the fulll scope. -
Google it David. I've seen it on Amazon and E-bay. I'm sure there's other places also.
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It looks "reasonable"? You're a master of understatement, sir. She looks great!!!!!
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Are the barrels all at the same angle? I think George has the answer. However, if the barrels end point downward to be centered, then the carriage needs to be modified. Pictures would help.
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Davey, That's the difference between the sap wood and heart wood. I also see some lighter strakes near the keel. Is it the lighting? It should (operative word: "should" but it might not) darken with age. I'm using Swiss pear on my build and the tones are all over the place.
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I'm with Daniel... it's just not the frames that are off then?
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Daniel, I'll lay odds that's a dental bur. Google for them. There's tons that show up on e-bay at various price ranges. Also, if you're really on good terms with your dentist, maybe he'll let you have the "old ones". They're not worn out usually.
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Ok... here's the ones I know of for ebony: Negative Issues... it's very hard and dulls blades quickly. Oily.. glue doesn't like to stick to it although some folks recommend wiping it with acetone before gluing. The sanding/sawdust is toxic and very hard to clean up. It definitely doesn't like to be bent. It can be done but is a test of wills. Heat and steam seem to work best. Positive issues; It's absolutely gorgeous when you finally get it shaped and in place. It holds an edge very well.
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Lovely work, Sjors. She has her teeth and now gets her sails.
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The one nice thing about models ships is the ability to do-over. I hesitated a lot before deciding to jump in. The catch is, the more I'm working on my scratch build, the faster I'm learning. I'm on a first name basis with Scrap Box and more relaxed than when I did kits. I think it's knowing that I can make new parts and not be beholden to a kit maker for anything. I'll be quiet and just follow along with you.... You're making a good choice to do another model. But do beware. You've made that first step towards the darkside* by admitting that's where you want to be. When it finally grabs you, there's no fighting it. *Darkside = scratchbuilding.
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