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  1. mtaylor
    Looking at the photos you posted, you probably could have got away using a very dark gray.. almost but not quite black. Hopefully what you're planing will help a bit on the interior.
  2. mtaylor
    I missed that on the first photo. I agree... order new parts as Model Shipways has a very good parts replacement policy.
  3. mtaylor
    Just brilliant on making those deadeyes, Nenad.
  4. mtaylor
    Check Chuck's suggestion first. It would appear from here that a bit of sanding and fitting is required as it's possible that while rmoving char, you went a bit too far in some areas or the char was too heavy and too deep. I would think a bit of fettling might just work.
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    Probably didn't need the 40mph, Ken. That big fan overhead probably worked. The bigger birds (CH-46, CH-47, and CH-53) only had A/C that I'm aware of in the cockpit. Everyone else, hugged an open window or went to the tail with the ramp doors open..
  6. mtaylor
    I think that is the chuckle of the day.
  7. mtaylor
    I have no idea, Marty. But if no one else knows, try a fabric store as they have netting in various sizes, colors, etc.
  8. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW. I would suggest you read this pinned topic...
  9. mtaylor
    That's great news, Håkan. As for the restrictions... seems model work is best option, but then, we're all biased here for that.
  10. mtaylor
    Basically, it's just the LED's, wiring, and power source. There might be some factory made units but I have no idea. When I did the LED's for my Constellation, it just involved a lot of Googling to find the LED's and then a suitable power supply. Wiring was pretty straight forward. I hope someone can offer better info as the market and world has changed quite a bit since I did my model.
  11. mtaylor
    Beautiful and precise machine work and it even works. It does deserve a place of honor in the shipyard. Thanks for letting us follow along.
  12. mtaylor
    I'm in to follow this build. Popcorn is popping.....
  13. mtaylor
    That was a tough call on whether to hit "Wow" or "Laugh". The work is a "Wow"....
  14. mtaylor
    Looks superb, Alan. I think the .50's would always be covered except during firing practice or actual use. However, with a model, we do often cross the lines of reality so there's really no need to cover them.
  15. mtaylor
    Amen to that, brother though there's times when I'm re-re-re-tired.
  16. mtaylor
    Jaager, I can't disagree with you. I think this is the ship that brought Napoleon's body back to France which is it's claim to fame. It was all black as I recall.
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    I did find this but there doesn't seem to be much more out there in the way of books and plans. Possibly plans are available but from where, I have no idea. https://www.abebooks.com/BELLE-POULE-FRÉGATE-RANG-BOUCHES-FEU/17512572646/bd
  18. mtaylor
    Like others, my internet connection is many times iffy. And there's time constraints to kicking back and watching a video as opposed to seeing photos and studying them. I too prefer photos. One unspoken thing about videos is that the place you posted them may crash, be taken down, or even just remove your video and never say why.
  19. mtaylor
    Good to see you back, Alan. Welcome back home here at MSW and glad you had a good trip across the pond.
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  21. mtaylor
    Call it a walk of opportunity, not shame. Sometimes we just luck out and get to do something we really wanted to do. Looking forward to your build log.
  22. mtaylor
    I've downloaded them also. Looks to be an interesting method that saves some time and aggrevation of using pencil and tik-strips.
  23. mtaylor
    I use rubber cement. Just don't leave it on the wood for more than a week or so.
  24. mtaylor
    I recall seeing a plastic kit many years ago with some of the planks being molded and needing to be installed separately. Gave the builder of the option of showing the lower deck area or not. As for wood, pre-spiled planks can be very good or very bad. Depends on the kit and the care to which the kit is built. I've done one pre-spiled kit and it worked out well for me. On one hand, it provides an accurate planking. On the other, one can learn that skillset.
  25. mtaylor
    I was thinking the same thing, Lou. I read where someone said that a test pilot needs nerves of steel, they also need a huge sense of caution whereas "aces" tend to go all out.

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