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No need for a mill to do gratings actually. Two ways... 1) buy some grating blanks. OR.... 2) use a small table saw and slot your own. There's ways shown here on MSW how to do this.
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William Sutherland's concept of ship hull design, 1711
mtaylor replied to Waldemar's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Considering that in England at least, the carpenters took the plans and then blew them up (measuring not photographically or any other modern way) and chalked the frames on the loft floor. As for the floors and everything else, it was again... take a stick, mark it up and use that to show where to point it. So... IMO, the designs will get you "as designed" and the real ones would get you "as built". Toss a coin as as either way is not exact for some value of "exact". -
Once upon a time, cuttlefish bones were available in pet shops for pet birds to shape their beaks with. My grandfather made Bavarian style cuckoo clocks and used those bones for his carved decorations. I assume that they may still be available. Back then, there were different sizes for different size birds. So a pet shop or anyplace that sells pet supplies might be a good source or starting place to look for them.
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I've been staring at this off and on and I suspect you are right. Screws or turnbuckles? This is admittedly something different as many Civil War era ships had deadeyes.
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What's wrong with Artesania Latina Constellation?
mtaylor replied to Antti's topic in Wood ship model kits
Isn't that all it takes to say the ship is "original"? A couple pieces of wood and you're set. I do remember one the guys I was with asking what's all that stuff in the hold and being told just "junk we're using for ballast". As I recall... turned out be not junk but parts they removed to turn her into "original". -
William Sutherland's concept of ship hull design, 1711
mtaylor replied to Waldemar's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Given the state of technology and tools of the time for the designer as well as the shipyard's, I would appear that "close counts". But then, I'm not a designer or ship architect. -
Interesting model, Alan. I wasn't aware anyone made one of those. I'll pull up a chair also.
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MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
mtaylor replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
That's an amazing amount of detail, Craig. Well worth the price of admission. -
Work bench width and height - any recommendations?
mtaylor replied to Dr PR's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
From my perspective.... look to the future for what models and scale you'll build. I have 3 benches. On one is a lathe with a shelf above and one below and two drawers. Another has the mill and my small circular saw and with drawers for accessories. There's also a freestanding scroll saw and laser cutter. The third one is for building though it's actually dual purpose. For the other tools stored (belt sander/disk combo, thickness sander and odds and ends) I do move the model and use that one. If you have the room, go for as much depth as others have recommended and as much length as you can. Do set up the lower surface for storage and also consider drawers as we tend to have a lot of small tools For these and wood storage, I have smaller cabinets and even book shelves I picked up over the years. -
Timber-framed outdoor kitchen - Cathead - 1:1 scale
mtaylor replied to Cathead's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I remember the humidity also. I'll take the dry heat out here any day over that combination. -
MRAP ATV by CDW - FINISHED - Rye Field - 1:35 Scale
mtaylor replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Well done on the comms gear. The casual observer probably won't see it, you and those of following along will know it's there. -
Timber-framed outdoor kitchen - Cathead - 1:1 scale
mtaylor replied to Cathead's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Very much so on the Native American history, Eric. I lived that area (Missouri/Illinois) for about 20 years and just soaked up everything from Native American to Civil War and beyond this including trips to the so called Stone Forts in southern Illinois that even people who live there have no idea about. Even made ventures into Kentucky to see sites and learn. Sadly, there's too many people who haven't a clue about the history. Bring up the Trail of Tears and they have a vague notion. Yet, much of it can be visited and walked. Sorry for rambling..... I hope the next few weeks exceed any hopes and expectations for you and your stepfather. -
Timber-framed outdoor kitchen - Cathead - 1:1 scale
mtaylor replied to Cathead's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Do feel free to wander off on the tangents. I, for one, find you posts fascinating including the local history. There probably were some native tribes in the area. One think I learned living there was that it was inhabited, maybe not full time, as the population followed the food chain about the countryside. BTW, I love what you've already done. The furniture is just fantastic.
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