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Matt D

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About Matt D

  • Birthday 03/21/1972

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    Commerce Township, Michigan
  • Interests
    Building models of ships, airplanes, and rockets; photography; bicycling; scouting; skiing; boating; trying to fly RC helicopters

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  1.    schooner reacted to a post in a topic: 24 ft Launch by schooner - Vanguard Models - 1:64
  2. Matt D
    It looks great, Tim! The boat kits from Vanguard are fascinating to me. I can totally relate to you as a fellow ham handed wood butcher!
  3.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: 24 ft Launch by schooner - Vanguard Models - 1:64
  4. Matt D started following Sloop Speedwell 1752 by Rustyj - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:32 Scale - POF Sloop , 24 ft Launch by schooner - Vanguard Models - 1:64 , Armed Virginia Sloop by CiscoH - Model Shipways - 1:48 and 5 others
  5.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: HMS PEGASUS by giampieroricci - Scale 1:36 - Swan-Class Sloop from plans by David Antscherl & Greg Herbert
  6.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: Washington 1776 by KenW - 1:48 - Continental galley from NRG plans
  7.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: La Mahonesa by KLarsen - Scale 1/48 - stern cross-section
  8.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: Galley WASHINGTON 1776 by Justin P. - Scale 1:48 - from NRG plans
  9.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Serapis by BradNSW - FINISHED - 35 year Scratch Build
  10.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: Sultana by SardonicMeow - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
  11.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Edwardkenway- 1:48
  12.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: 1:10 Turbofan Engine - Teching (build review)
  13.    Matt D reacted to a post in a topic: Porsche Carrera 3.2 by kpnuts - Revell - 1/24 - PLASTIC
  14.    FrankWouts reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Winchelsea 1764 by glbarlow - FINISHED - 1:48
  15.    robert952 reacted to a post in a topic: East Coast Oyster Sharpie 1880-1900 by davec - FINISHED - 1/16 scale
  16.    FrankWouts reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
  17.    Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic: HMS GRANADO 1742 by sean li - FINISHED - CAF - 1:48 - POF midship section
  18. Matt D
    Beautifully done, Sean! Thank you for sharing.
  19.    scrubbyj427 reacted to a post in a topic: Le Chebec by Yvesvidal - CAF Model - 1/48
  20.    yvesvidal reacted to a post in a topic: Le Chebec by Yvesvidal - CAF Model - 1/48
  21. Matt D
    It looks amazing, Yves! I hope your gluing goes well.
  22. Matt D
    It’s looking great, Peter! I’m glad to see you’re still at it.
  23.    CiscoH reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Matt D 1:48
  24.    Canute reacted to a post in a topic: Syren kits
  25.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Syren kits
  26. Matt D
    Hi David. I recommend reading build logs for any model ship kit before taking the plunge. Then base your decision on what you see in the build logs.
  27. Matt D
    I can’t tell you the last time I made any progress on my Winchelsea. And it’s not getting better soon. I’m in the UK for work for three weeks this month and coming back late next month for four more. Today was my first day off since I arrived, so I went down to Greenwich to visit the NMM. Unfortunately, they’re renovating it and a lot of models are off display. Here are a few pictures of what I saw.
  28. Matt D
    I know what you mean, Frank. My kids are in high school sports, so I spend a lot of time at games and meets. And I’ve been traveling for work way too much this year. I’ve got a long trip to the UK coming up this fall and I’m hoping to visit the National Maritime Museum while I’m there. Don’t get me wrong: I love going to my kids events and I know this time is fleeting. I also love what I do for work and I’m getting a lot of time with customers this year. But I have a place picked out to display Winnie, and instead she’s on the bench being neglected.
  29. Matt D
    Beautiful work, Mike!
  30. Matt D
    Thanks, Glenn. Yes, they are tricky. I think this would be some of the things Chuck refers to as "fiddly bits". And I agree. I've actually been working on these railings for months, but in really small time increments. That has given me a lot of time to think about what I was doing, which helped me do a better job on them.
  31. Matt D
    Beautiful work, Glenn!
  32. Matt D
    This looks amazing, JJ! Your design seems to incorporate all of the best techniques I’ve seen on MSW. It’s a lot of fun watching it come together. My favorite detail you have is the laser cut slots for the channels. That’s going to make it so easy to locate and securely mount them.
  33. Matt D
    Thanks, Chuck. I read the monograph and studied your pictures a lot. Most importantly, I went pretty slowly.
  34. Matt D
    These quarterdeck railings are a fantastic. But they are tricky to get right. Here are some pictures of my progress. I’ve completed the port side and have a bit more to do on the starboard.
  35. Matt D
    Your gratings are always so nice, Chuck. These, and the comings, look terrific!
  36. Matt D
    Beautiful work! Your ship’s wheel looks like it was tricky to make. It came out great!

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