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  1. Jack12477
    Per, I encountered the "problem" with my kit. I searched around in my stash of wood leftover from previous kits until I found some that matched Chuck's plans and ignored MS' instructions. Worked fine for me once I found the right wood.
  2. Jack12477
    Richard, sorry for delayed response - been away. The WeCheer is 2.88 oz or 82 g. That's just the unit, it has a plugin transformer which attaches via a small cord to the unit. I find it very comfortable to use and since it takes all the Dremel colletts I can use all the Dremel bits and still use small drills.
  3. Jack12477
    Grant, I have an external HD (1-TB) dedicated to my photos and MSW articles/logs. I upload directly from it and don't use the built-in HD on my laptop for MSW at all. Let the Admiral have the internal HD and you use the external HD.
  4. Jack12477
    Very well done Erik. Came out a lot better than mine. I have to second what Danny said above.
  5. Jack12477
    Dan, Looks like I'm the first to pull up a chair and watch. I do remember the sinking of Andrea Doria well
  6. Jack12477
    I have 2 Dremels and a WeCheer micro engraver which accepts all of the Dremel brand collets so it can take any size drill bit that Dremel can. The WeCheer is excellent for very fine small work. I use them interchangeably. See WeCheer photo below
  7. Jack12477
    Likewise from me!
  8. Jack12477
    And while you are in the folder/desktop where your pictures are, hold down the CTRL key and while holding it down CLICK on each photo you want to upload, when you've finishes selecting all your photos then click OPEN and ATTACH and follow George's instructions above
  9. Jack12477
    Ken, thanks for the link - will look into it. Also the explanation on heat sinks.
  10. Jack12477
    Hi Ken, I have your book also - no prior soldering experience unless you count soldering a couple wires to an N-scale model RR track - been reading it over. Had same question as George about heat sinks. Love your cannons and carronades - really nice results.
  11. Jack12477
    It looks more pleasing to my eye also but I'll defer to Cog and Augie.
  12. Jack12477
    I did borrow my Admirals cutter and green cutting mat to cut some sails from a sail pattern. Worked like a charm - cuts smoothly and accurately like a hot knife through butter. Great tool
  13. Jack12477
    When I was doing plastic models I used Squadron Green Putty to fill in the gaps where parts didn't mate properly. Sands and paints nicely. Model is looking good Popeye.
  14. Jack12477
    Yes, our neighborhood sounded like a re-creation of the bombardment of Fort Sumter all last night - our dog hid in her bunker till 6AM today. Boat's looking good, Dennis.
  15. Jack12477
    I agree with Wayne and George - pull up a frosty one and celebrate your birthday - you're still three hours behind us here in the east lots of time left to celebrate
  16. Jack12477
    Happy Birthday Mark. Hope you are enjoying yourself.
  17. Jack12477
    Looking good so far Erik. Just take your time. It's not as daunting as you think.
  18. Jack12477
    Richard, I have his book; it is a good read - lots of helpful information. I got it thru Barnes & Noble
  19. Jack12477
    Looking at photos #7 & 8 above of the cabins (overhead views) reminds me of the cabins my wife and I stayed in some many years ago when we cruised on the Nathanial Bowditch out of Rockland ME. Bunks were attached directly to the side of the hull. Great time tho.
  20. Jack12477
    Grant, Richard, pose that question to Ken Foran (his build log is US Brig Niagara by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64 ); he's written a great book on Modeling in Brass. Should be able to answer any soldering questions.
  21. Jack12477
    I take a piece of string loop one end around the mast and loop a deadeye around the other end at the approximate distance from the installed deadeyes, clamp the deadeye in the string, then swing it back and forth checking the alignment with those installed on the channel. If it looks good, I leave it; if not move them slightly. Use a pencil to put a tick mark on the channel.
  22. Jack12477
    Bill, I have to echo the remarks above. Your detailed furniture, sails, bin, barrels, etc are amazing. Great looking model.
  23. Jack12477
    Mine too ! (The Killians that is). Nice work on the bucket.
  24. Jack12477
    Jay, I'm a bit late to the party but I really like the burning coal effect in your stove a couple of post back. Ditto the cooking gear above. Very nice !
  25. Jack12477
    Thanks, Dave, got it downloaded.

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