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  • Birthday 02/09/1947

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    Morro Bay, CA
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    Scratch building of all venues and working with brass.

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  1.    drtrap reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
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  4. xken
    We have visited that museum twice, all are in for a really great experience and time. Just a fantastic place to see and explore.
  5.    thibaultron reacted to a post in a topic: Is there a Beginner’s Guide to Metal Work?
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  9. xken
    Kurt, I to use Staybrite almost exclusively and with a 120 or 45 watt soldering iron. If a brass part is really thick then I will use a propane torch bottle type from hardware store. Also what dvm27 said is true for best results in most soldering operations.
  10.    EricWilliamMarshall reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
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  13. EricWilliamMarshall

    I just finished reading your book! I just wanted to thank you for taking the near-infinite time and patience to create such a clear and delightful book. There is so much information packed in there! It changed my thinking about what can be accomplished at small scale as well!

    Working with metal is new to me (as is ship building; I'm new to MSW), but I will endeavor to work up to something approaching your style and point of view. (I believe it will take few years, at least!) Best wishes and thanks again!!

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  15. xken
    Nice build and great presentation the medal is a nice touch! What’s next?😎
  16.    xken reacted to a post in a topic: Is there a Beginner’s Guide to Metal Work?
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  18. xken
    Paul, your build came out great! I really enjoyed seeing the alterations and detailing you did. I have always considered kits to be jumping off points for extra detailing. Keep up the great work and the next thing you know you will be scratch building.
  19.    xken reacted to a post in a topic: Syren Ship Model Company news and forthcoming new projects - products
  20.    xken reacted to a post in a topic: S-100 Schnellboot by CDW (Craig) - FINISHED - Plastic - Revell - 1:72
  21.    xken reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
  22. xken
    Paul, please keep in mind that the 5/16" dowel is a reference dimension for the dowels to be ordered by M.E. for kit production and given manufacturing variances dowels can be slightly larger or smaller. Please reread page 34 where is says use the boom ring as a gauge when tapering the mast. The cast parts are labelled correctly. As for the 3/8" that is tolerance to allow straightening the mast allowing for variances in the build by individual builders if the mast foot is slightly out. I personally do not like to see crooked ( out of perpendicular) masts. I hope this helps. Look at page
  23. xken
    Arthur, not sure why you are experiencing the problems you are having. The boat in the pictures in the instructions were built from the laser cut parts in the kit and before being released M.E. also had two independent builders assemble the kit as well as part of the proof of production and the only issues were tweaks to the instructions for better clarification of terms for new builders. This is a standard practice I have asked M.E. to do with all kits I have done for them. I also purchased 1/24 scale sailor figures for my build, not to be included with the kit just for my own dis
  24. xken
    Michael, great brass work on the lantern. I am looking forward to the engine build which is the part I enjoy the most in my builds. Have a great day!
  25. xken
    Jon, I emailed Marvin and he said yes to the 1,000 or more discount. Email him with the size and quantity and he will give you a cost. I have known Marvin for years he is honest and fair. Have a great day and keep up the great job you are doing.
  26. xken
    Jon, are you aware of these Marvin is set up to sell these in bulk packs of 1,000 for members of this site. You might want to check out the various sizes they offer, this is the smallest and you may need magnification to use them. I have used these and other items they offer in my builds. Just FYI Ken https://model-motorcars.myshopify.com/collections/small-parts-hardware/products/rivet-04-mm-head-diameter-brass-k069
  27.    xken reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
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  29. xken
    Welcome aboard from a fellow Canadian now living in California. You have come to the right site to learn!
  30. xken
    Welcome aboard! A Canadian born in Marathon, Ontario retired and living in California. You will learn a great deal on this site,
  31.    xken reacted to a post in a topic: Spanish 68-gun ship of 1752 by Isidro - plans of Isidro Rivera and construction by Jose Collado
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  33. xken
    Gerald, just another fantastic build that you should be very proud of accomplishing! Now what may be next?
  34. xken
    A great looking planking job! Wise to let it set.
  35. xken
    Guilty as charged! I will look forward to your progress and feedback. Just a note again on the plans they were 100% size when sent to Model Expo so the size increase is due to what I mentioned above about reproduction. When designing kits the challenge is always the instructions. M.E. wants short and sweet and as few pages as possible while some builders need ever nut and bolt explained. I always try to put myself in the builder's head while writing the instructions and strike a happy compromise between novice and experienced. Keep up the great build you have going.

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