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Card 370 of 9972026-09-10 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-09-10

HMS Diana, Plank by Plank

hmsdiana.com Observed source
Editorial interest 88/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A detailed reference archive documenting a 1:64 Caldercraft model of the 1794 frigate HMS Diana, from keel to rigging.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-10 issue.

Field notes

The archive follows the model through named construction stages including keel and bulkheads, hull planking, coppering, guns, decks, and rigging. Its reference layer groups advice by technique, problem, dimension, material, source, and terminology, while the scale calculator connects model measurements to the full-size ship. The site also records kit-specific errors such as undersized or too-short strips and missing manual dimensions, making it useful beyond a simple chronological diary.

Observed signals

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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.

OpenPublic substance visible
PrettyNotable craft visible
ProPolished or operationally mature
NicheUnusually specific use
HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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Landing page observed 2026-09-10. The live site may have changed.