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    Welcome to MSW. What 3D files are uploaded are usually in the context of discussions. Some are even in topics not in the area you might expect them to be. Try using the search tool (upper right hand of any page. It may take you a bit to sort out how to get the results you want but it's a pretty robust tool.
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    Welcome to MSW. You should also tell us where you are located as some place are rather sparse as to ship modelers.
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    Hmm.... what OS are you using Henry? I'm old, retired IT but follow a couple sites concerning IT stuff. The last two version of Windows have had a bunch of issues with updates, etc. I'm not sure if PDF is one of them. Given the pricing and failed updates issues, OS upgrade like that is dead to me. FTR, I'm still on Win 7, use Chrome, IE, and Firefox for various reasons....note that Chrome and IE are based on the same IE software and have killed off support Win7. What IE and Chrome won't run, Firefox does. As for Win 7... take it out of my dead cold hands as it's still reliable. I've been talking to my IT guy (has a small shop here in town) and am thinking of going to Linux with maybe a Win7 Virtual Machine. Still considering my options. Worse case... take your box into a shop and let them look at it. Not Geek Squad.... at least here locally, they're beyond crap.
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    Beautiful work, Alan.
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    Bad eyes as we get older is a problem. I've found that my optometrist will do "custom" glasses (single magnification, cheap frame and at a very good price that not quite as low as department store stock (if you even find it anymore). Basically "reading classes" and just about any magnification one might want. I'd suggest give them a call and see what have,
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    Linus, you can open scratch logs in the Scratch Build area. It's sorted by build date of the original ship so proceed accordingly.
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    I guess I should have been a bit clearer. Yes. Research everywhere but buy local when possible. In this case Occre is a good start.
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    I basically have that saw and have had it for close to 2 decades. Not sure of where it was made though. I have assorted blades with different tooth counts depending on the different thickness of the wood. My reference for tooth count is here: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/23843-byrnes-saw-reference-also-good-for-other-desktop-hobby-saws/. I do make my own insert plates per that document.
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    Meekes, Over the years the best advice to a beginner was to "start small with no masts, then go to model with one mast and then two and build your skills with minimal investment ." Since you're in Europe, I'd suggest have look at the Model Shipways 3 ship beginner set and see if you can find a comparable set of models where you are. Thinks like planking can be steep learning curve for some of us and this method is good way to start. It's relatively fast and inexpensive compared to larger modes.

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