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At this point we have
been at work on this model for five
months, now (as of 9-1-96). The first
month was spent recreating the lines
drawings for the Mariette because
they did not exist in the files at
MIT. To do this, I used a computer
yacht design program called Multisurf.
Meanwhile, Paul has completed all
of the turning of the spars for the
model, and is currently constructing
the ship's wheel, which is approximately
the size of a dime. I have converted
many of the measurements I made from
our visit to the boat into computer-generated
drawings. We will use the drawings
to construct many of the parts we
will need to complete the model.
I have completed 18ky gold fittings
for the ship's wheel pedestal, boom
and gaff, and other deck hardware.
The hull is now shaped, and we will
be continuing to refine and develop
it -- adding the bulwarks, port holes,
and the steel seam lines.
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