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Galleys, Xebecs, and Galleases. When did they become obsolete?
mtaylor replied to Ame's topic in Nautical/Naval History
They had their uses... in States, they were used for river and harbor defence and also on the Great Lakes until just after the War of 1812. -
Thanks B.E. A 74 is different than a frigate (as I've found out). I checked Bonhomme Richard and it shows the same as you described. But again, a bigger ship. I'm continuing my search but finding not much more than what I've found so far which is nothing definitive. It just seems like they wouldn't have it so low as to block the ladderways.
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Thanks Chris. Note to self: Scratch the tarps idea... just build the damn boat. I'm hoping there's a definitive answer to this. I'm leaning to "shoulder high" as some of the pics I've seen of model ships of that time frame have the boats raised well off the deck.
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I would think that 1) the wind would keep the stench closer to the bow and 2) the smell of whale blubber (if the Bounty was even carrying such an item) would be preferable. :D
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While waiting for wood to resume my Licorne Version 2.0 build, I'm doing a side project of the ship's boats. Given that any decision raises questions... here's mine: Frolich states that even frigates carried three boats nestled inside each other - a Longboat (the largest), a Barge, and then a Cutter. They were stored on the gundeck on chocks. Hahn only shows a Longboat (he didn't want to build the other two) and it seems a tad large for the area it goes in. I have plans for all three from the Bonhomme Richard and from Frolich's book but will have to adjust them for sizing. 1) Given that there's several hatches (4 to be exact) and two scuttles, how high would the chocks have to be? Hahn doesn't show this. The problem is there's a main hatch with a ladder that comes up under the boat. 2) Would all the boats after being stored, have a canvas tarp over them to keep water out? I've heard the boats were left uncovered so rain, etc. would keep the wood swelled and the joints tight.
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Michael, If you hadn't put the ruler in the shot, I would have thought it was full-sized. Excellent work.
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Very ingenious, Lextin. I like your lathe and your cannon.
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Sweet work, Bob. Are you putting the poly on before you install the part? Or after it's installed?
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Something about a nicely rounded stern. Looking superb, Augie.
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Rats. Too late to get a plane ticket and a passport and a visa... I'll be looking forward to your report and photos, Daniel.
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Not only are you a master at rigging and ratlining, but also a master a planking. Nice work, Sjors.
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Thanks Grant. It is a good feeling. March AND April. Jeff has mine scheduled for late April... In the meantime, I'm slogging on with some odds and ends. I'm attempting a ship's boat (if successful or not, pics will follow) and will probably turn the cannon but not make carriages until needed. Oh.. spring has sprung here so there's some work I hope to get done outside so I don't have to do it after the wood arrives.
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Spence, You make some very good points. Now when you get your kit, open a build log. You'll get help to overcome any shortcomings in instructions. Read any and all the logs you can as there's a lot of good information on MSW to help you finish your model and also to become a better builder.
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John, consider the bright side. At least you caught the problem.
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<drops jaw to floor> <low whistle> Holy Cow.. I can't imagine that and they work.
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A truly devious and wonderful plan, my friend. I sit in awe of your Machiavellian skill. On the 4" high masts... show here plans and say something like "they never made the masts higher".
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I'll trim in a bit... As for April... yep. But my fault. I should have sorted this out last fall instead of waiting to start over.
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Nice work, Vivian. There was more than one picture that I had to stop and think "is she showing us a real boat and what she wants?". But nope...it was your work. Sorry about the accident, but there is a saying here: "there will be blood". I think we're all happy it wasn't a lot of blood.
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We'll do a wave to cheer you on.. Hopefully these guys will stay away now.
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Sweet planking, Augie. So the side that's "not finished" will go out instead of against the wall? I'm jealous. My Admiral says the whole thing has to be "finished" as "we won't have any incomplete models here".
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Sam, Enjoy the pup while you can.. all to soon they grow up. Err, wait a minute... yeah, it's supposed to be "kids" not "pups" but it works the same.
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Ah.... you did it right. Yer boat be looking great, lad!!!!
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Nice work on the flag Matti. For sails, do them essentially the same way.... drape them over something close to the shape you want and paint them with the glue mixture. Some have hung them by the corners, stiffen with wire and then painted. Also, there's this: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-rigging-and-sails.php See John Tilly's article. You'll do great.
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