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The "Chinese" Harvey

The wood in the deadeye jig has a very strong smell. Very citrusy. And I think I smelled that on the original ship model parts when I first un-wrapped them. What kinda wood are these made out of, Kurt? I assume it must be native to China. And some type of Basswood type of tree?
 
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Zoopher, I hate to say "nice recovery" because that might take away from how great that finish looks. But knowing how it came to be is sooo important IMHO. Thanks for sharing all your excellent techniques!

And now for a new one from me. Working with 0.6mm lead sheet (fishing line weights) to have the cannon carriages not to be front-end loaded by the brass cannons. It is working out great! But please do not try this without understanding how dangerous lead can be if ingested. Mostly if your brain is still developing (mainly young children). So please make sure anyone who is not 100% aware of the dangers cannot get near the stuff. Please take the appropriate precautions. And if you do know all this, it is perfectly safe to handle!

Cheers,

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Nice job, might do that with my Harvey. Talking about canons....tiny canons.jpg
Also finished deck stuff and made some way overscale eyebolts for the guns. Ho hum lesson learned. Next the bowsprit (sounds of knocking knees!)

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mondrasek said:
The wood in the deadeye jig has a very strong smell. Very citrusy. And I think I smelled that on the original ship model parts when I first un-wrapped them. What kinda wood are these made out of, Kurt? I assume it must be native to China. And some type of Basswood type of tree?
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No idea what wood it is. It's some softer sort of hardwood. Dave at the Lumberyard could identify it. I've suspected that the strips of wood the Chinese sell for final planking are the same wood just stained a different color, except for the sapelle which has a readily identifiable grain. The smell could be the glue used in the plywood, or perhaps some other wood treatment. Who knows.
 
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No idea what wood it is. It's some softer sort of hardwood. Dave at the Lumberyard could identify it. I've suspected that the strips of wood the Chinese sell for final planking are the same wood just stained a different color, except for the sapelle which has a readily identifiable grain. The smell could be the glue used in the plywood, or perhaps some other wood treatment. Who knows.
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Good points about the glue and possible treatments. I was just checking out the cannon carriage sheet and noticed it was a single piece and not a laminate. It still has that citrusy smell (when held very close to the nose now), so I think we can rule out glue at least.

Who is Dave?

M.
 
mondrasek said:
Good points about the glue and possible treatments. I was just checking out the cannon carriage sheet and noticed it was a single piece and not a laminate. It still has that citrusy smell (when held very close to the nose now), so I think we can rule out glue at least.

Who is Dave?

M.
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No doubt it's some anti-mold treatment which causes cancer only in California.
 
Yeah, see, I am unsure how to start and end the lashings for the bowsprit. So, advise from the community would be greatly apricated.

M.
 
Zoopher said:
This any good?View attachment 419280
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That is FANTASTIC! And so THANKS! And can you share more of those diagrams!?!?!?

But I am still unsure how to start and end the GAMMONING and CRUPPER ropes. I know on the model I could just tie a simple knot (or glue it in place), but I was wanting to know how it would have been actually secured (even if a knot, what type of knot?) on a ship at that time.

M.
 
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Ok M, you asked for it....View attachment 419320View attachment 419321View attachment 419322View attachment 419323View attachment 419329View attachment 419329View attachment 419325View attachment 419326View attachment 419330
Hope this is useful. Am researching how those lashings on the front pointy stick are done so will show and tell if I've had any luck!
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Thank you, Zoopher! These are extremely helpful! :D Thumbsup
 
Zoopher said:
Ok M, you asked for it....View attachment 419320View attachment 419321View attachment 419322View attachment 419323View attachment 419329View attachment 419329View attachment 419325View attachment 419326View attachment 419330
Hope this is useful. Am researching how those lashings on the front pointy stick are done so will show and tell if I've had any luck!
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THIS! THIS! and THIS! Zoopher, you are my hero (at least for the moment)! So much useful info, so well presented. It is very much appreciated. I would give you more "likes" but the forum only lets me give one per post?

Cheers,

Mike
 
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Nice job, might do that with my Harvey. Talking about canons....View attachment 419080
Also finished deck stuff and made some way overscale eyebolts for the guns. Ho hum lesson learned. Next the bowsprit (sounds of knocking knees!)

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I also love the finish on your cannon carriages. And in researching a bit more I found this drawing (from Wikipedia) of the rigging for a 36-pounder but wonder again about accuracy. I'd like to read your take on it.
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Thanks again! At least I think... I might have to start this whole project over after someone has invented a Time Machine so that I can see all those details at 1:96 scale. Let alone reproduce them! But still, AMAZING info. I bow to your research skills!

M.
 
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