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Nicely done, Dan. On the run-in rigging. I would think that the only time this was used would be if the gun either didn't recoil enough or a "cease-fire" was called along with "unload and secure the guns". Or to load the guns during "quarters". But then again, this is speculation on my part.
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Cutty Sark by NenadM
mtaylor replied to NenadM's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Is there such a thing as too much? The only guideline I've ever heard is: "Avoid strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors, and miss."- 4,152 replies
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Cutouts in the hull? Diesel engines? All that on 3" long model...? :im Not Worthy:
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Replank? I thought they looked pretty good from over here. I wonder if the Vikings worried about 'perfect planking'??? Ok.. to be serious... alcohol for the white glue, and acetone for the CA. I'm assuming that you didn't mix them on the same frame? It's takes a bit of soaking to apply to the joint, If you can, pack the joint with a bit of paper towel soaked in the appropriate solvent. I'd do one joint at a time starting at one end. Good luck and don't rush the removal. Let the solvent do the work.
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Are you thinking 20 coats rubbed out between each coat? Or is that only for candy apple red Chevy's? Your forest looks very impressive, Augie. I guess with the cooler weather moving in, you have more shop time?
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Thank you for all the comments and likes, everyone. Keeps me in focus and perspective. Ken, I consider myself a padawan also as I am looking to the masters for advice. This is my first full ship scratch build. Ok.. second attempt. But to steal Yoda's line: Do or Do Not, There is no Try. Well the first one I tried... this one, I'm doing. I just hope it's right. Perhaps one of our late masters should be quoted. When asked where his build was headed, Roma answered: "We shall see....".
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Fletch, It's not a publicized limit that was imposed to stop spammers. They would sign up, pop a link into a signature and make a "hi.. great site" post and leave. Anyway, if you'll have a look here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/47-questionsinstructions-on-how-to-use-and-post-to-this-forumsite-problems-or-suggestions/ you'll find some helpful posts on "how-to" around MSW. There's one here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/760-how-to-add-a-build-log-link-to-your-signature/ for adding links to the signature.
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It seems that Volume 4 in English is the pricey one....
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Very ingenious to have the hull open up like that. It won't cause any problems with water getting in will it? Or do you have a way to seal it?
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Keith, Yes, it's taken less time as I do have more time (so far) to work on it. And the second time around, I guess it should go faster, for me at least. First time, I was still learning much of the equipment and making a lot of dumb mistakes. I still make the mistakes but have learned to fix them faster, I guess. I guess starting over was an easy decision once I forced myself to be objective. As for the rest of your post, I'm . Thank you for your kind words even though I don't see myself that way. I just do what I can, when I can. I've learned a lot and feel that paying it forward is reward in itself. I think that many of us here feel the same way: sharing what we have learned. I do think of myself as just a modeler who knows how to use Google and finds the topic of old ships fascinating. You'll excuse me, I'm going to go sit outside. Have some coffee and a cigarette and... yeah.... take to heart what you have said and try to accept it.
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Augie, Yep.. you're right. Even though the framing provides the guidance for fairing, that last frame or two and the stern transoms define how the planks will lie. The kicker is other than the lines drawings and framing diagram from dead aft, there are no transom drawings. I'm expanding my knowledge on how to loft what I need for templates. Should be interesting and hopefully a bit fun.
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Cardely, I can be wrong.... Not knowing anything about the pics, I was just observing the art. It is strange (maybe that's the right word) that all of them show the same tackle... Interesting dilemma. By the way, call me Mark.... I'm a modelbuilder first, moderator is just a job.
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I have the gunports properly silled and sized (is silled a word?). I've also hit her with another round of fairing and am almost comfortable with it but I'll hold off until the stern is built, checked, verified and approved as this was my Waterloo the last time. Or maybe the wrong side of Trafalgar? Hmm... Anyway, I've started measuring, scratching my head, and sorting out how I'm going to do this and get it right. I'm thinking I'll have draw the transoms, make templates for starters.
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Introduction of royal yards to the Royal Navy
mtaylor replied to Mark P's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Mark, PM Sent so we don't hijack this topic. I'm aware. -
And Remco pushes the bar again. Simply amazing work on the rudder.
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Mike, The rabbet looks great. Use a test plank to finesse it as it's easier now while the keel can be removed than later when it's glued into position. (Don't ask how I know this. ). As for the stem, is it glued to the keel? The template is an excellent idea. My stem is two pieces that mate. On one piece, before glueing them together, I carved in the rabbet and then finessed it in place. Fiddly work.
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Introduction of royal yards to the Royal Navy
mtaylor replied to Mark P's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Mark, That's the one. Taken in as HMS Licorne and as I've discovered, it apparently have a major rebuild at some point as the "as bullt" is different then drawings "as captured'. -
Introduction of royal yards to the Royal Navy
mtaylor replied to Mark P's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
No problem, Mark. Boudriot's books are well worth the time and money if have an interest in seeing how things were done by the French. I don't have the 74-gun series but I would love to read it just "because". -
Uh-oh... more deconstruction maybe? I'm betting chewing.... salt beef is tough and with a side of ship's biscuit...
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I can't add to what's been said, except you are one of the ones who set the bar that I and many others strive for.
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Sweet machining. This is right up there with the goodies at: http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/index.html
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If you notice, all those images are of ship in the line of battle. The first one has them firing. The second has it's main courses reefed up, and the last has the line moving into position. This might just be the method for them as part of "clear for action". They normally might not be in that position, but rigged this way in the interest of speed as the crew had much to do besides re-work the rigging.
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Introduction of royal yards to the Royal Navy
mtaylor replied to Mark P's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Be careful. The 74-gun ship deals with French ships of a given period. They did many things differently than the British. -
Jeff, Nice waves but I think you need to add a wake. Without a wake it looks dead in the water.
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