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And here I was thinking "people".. they're on the drawings.
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This was early on in the English development of the 74 which they based their designs on the captured French 74's. The French tended to limit access to officer's country and were pretty protective of it. They had a "watchkeepers" bench usually overlooking the ship from the poop or quarterdeck (depending if the ship had a poop) and that bench also doubled as an arms locker for the officers on watch. The French also had a covered companionway that was only used by officers to access the highest aft deck. Referencing AOTS Bellona shows 'as built' in 1760 with one and it was after the rebuild of 1778-1780, that there is a model showing two ladders. Which says that the Brits, at some point, decided they needed two ladders. Bottom line... I'd go with one based on the historical references if it's "as built". If it's later in life after a large rebuild, then two ladders but I suspect there were more changes during the rebuild than just two ladders.
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Echo by Maury S - FINISHED - Cross-Section
mtaylor replied to Maury S's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Any PVA, from Titebond to Elmer's Carpenter's Glue. Gorilla Glue has it's followers but it foams and expands, so be careful there. CA's in various thicknesses, epoxies also. CA has a downside in the smell and some have become allergic to it. Basically, find what works for you and that you're happy with.
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I think we're all tool junkies here along with many of being bookaholics, kit addicts, and/or plan horders. There is no cure that I'm aware of. Dr. Per has topic for shipaholics but so far, no one has been cured to my knowledge. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/474-therapy-for-shipaholics/
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The Byrnes drawplate is designed for wood and works very well. And Jaager is right about the size. I was generalizing... my bad.
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At least you found the hobby room and not the laundry room. Which is good. Looking good on the deadeyes and chainplates. Try putting one chainplate/deadeye together and see how it fits is all I can offer on suggestions.
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1780 is right about when the French started coppering. RL may have had it as they were testing on select ships right about then.
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I think we all get that way at some point, OC. I've spent days staring at my build. Not sure if it's fear of messing up or the weather that makes me lethargic. Then other days, it's go fast and everything comes together.
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Paul, Are you asking about decking or hull planking? Also scale matters. Figure 1" to 2" max diameter and scale accordingly. I'm of the school that says 1:64 or smaller and treenailing is a waste of time as anything visible is over scale. On decking, they usually drilled, put in the treenail and then a plug over the top of it to protect the end grain. On most ships, they're not all that visible even standing on the deck. What a lot of guys do is a tiny drill, make the hole, and fill with a bit of wood putty in maybe a contrasting or "off" color that just enough to be visible. Others just poke the wood with a pencil, leave a black mark and go with that. Then.. there's those that actually do treenail. Boils down to "Captain's Choice" and also what works for you. Test on some scrap of the same wood used for the planking and go with what you like.
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Pete, This might get you started: http://www.dlumberyard.com/articles.html And then there's Bill Short's book if you really want to jump in with both feet: http://carvingbook.weebly.com/ The Lumberyard link will get you started anyway. As for tools,.. Simplest is x-acto blades and/or scalpels. Power.. dremel carving bits and/or dental burs. I need a magnifier, some people don't. Oh... and a heavy dose of patience, focus, and willingness to start over. An adult beverage after a carving session helps also, I find.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Nenad, I would go with the wooden stands that you show (pic "base.jpg"). It will be stronger and forces on the ship from movement or even a gentle breeze will more spread out.- 4,152 replies
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I think Nenad nailed comment of the week... I'm there with him and Jack... But I will add... I'm not worthy... :im Not Worthy:
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Siggi, Given the time period, it might be that the 74's had only one ladder and then later, they changed it to two as the needs evolved. I'm thinking that one is what it probably had as they copied the French design early on.
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I'll expand on what Nigel said. I have the (now discontinued) MM Micro Milling Machine. Stock it turns maximum of 2500 rpm. I snooped around the web and discovered the Sherline kit. At that time, there was a warning to monitor the bearings for temperature and also, that a "broken in machine" was best for the upgrade. I looked over my machine and figured it was doable. Just needed to keep an eye on bearing temps and remachine the gears to fit. I did check with MM to see if they had different gears and was told that ANY modification voided the warranty. My warranty period was up, so I modified it. Basically swapped the gears from motor to spindle and vice-versa. Not that simple but the deed was done. I can now crank out about +/-11,000 rpm. I run a fairly slow feed rate anyway but the higher rpm provides a better finish. Also, on some woods like cherry, I make multiple passes with a slower feed rate as they tend to splinter otherwise. Routers need the high rpms as most are being used in some production work and the people using them are used to feeding wood through their saws, etc. a lot faster than what we might. I hope this helps.
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True... some things never change... :D Thanks for feedback. It does make sense to keep gasoline somewhere that if does catch fire, damage will be minimized. Maybe that's why I never liked carriers... a floating petrol station or a floating fireball waiting to happen, maybe.
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I don't say much, OC, but you're doing a great job. I'm just following along and watching and trying to fathom dealing with parts that small.
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Patrick, TFFM is the The Fully Framed Model by David Antscherl available from Seawatch Books. There's four volumes and an addendum on sail-making. Very worthwhile, in my opinion. As an alternate, Ed Tosti's Naiad is also very valuable. Two volume set. I don't have Ed's book, but I do have the set of TFFM and it is a detailed description of just about everything.
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Tim, I'm curious.. is that really a 55 gal barrel or is it a liferaft? If it's a barrel, what would be in it? Did anyone else notice in the first picture that the officers and (I'm guessing) contractors aren't wearing life jackets? That gave me a chuckle.
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Looks good, Kevin. At least you can take yours out.. here it's raining. Non-stop. And you said you didn't get "likes" or comments..
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