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  1. mtaylor
    The fix looks good and just in time for rowing season.
  2. mtaylor
    That would be it, Glen.
  3. mtaylor
    A looks to be either a cathead or a fish davit for anchor handling. B would be hammock stanchions with netting to hold the hammocks in place. If not hammock stowage, they there were a single length of iron with ropes between them. Sort of a hand rail for use when walking on the walkway between the forecastle and poop deck ( C. Since it's American, probably alternating black and white paint with the white being on lines for the gunports. Look at the color scheme for Constitution as an example.
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    Part of the "serious" faces is a couple things. First, exposure times were fairly long so one had to hold the pose and serious is easier than "happy".. The other is being military. We still do the later. When I was in the Marines it was "show us your war face" at photo time.
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    Glenn, you should figure out a way to add a magnifying glass to the display so everyone can see the cannons and flying cannon balls.
  6. mtaylor
    No wings either. He is good.
  7. mtaylor
    You might try PMing g-delacroix who is a member here. He should be able to give an answer I would think.
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    Maybe on the return, after emptying the barrel, they took it apart? Ok... I leave quietly.
  9. mtaylor
    I should add, that this was for mounting at the bulwarks. Some ships had centerline mounted pivots with the axis being in the center and there being wheels at the front (instead of the pivot) that were much like the ones at the aft end.
  10. mtaylor
    I think part of issue is language here... and no clear illustrations of what's being talked about. Here's a pic of what I think is the topic. The pivot is in the front.
  11. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW. As to your question.... any preference on the size of the finished model? I'd think Syren's Winchelsea or Vanguard's Sphinx might fit the bill. These are pretty new and also complex.
  12. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Luke. Ask away as there's lots of modeler's here and someone will be able to give answers.
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    An interesting journey to have followed and a beautiful result, Ken.
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    Hard to say what's going on, Pat. I do dilute so perhaps that is why it works for me as it does. And for large parts, I do "swirl" the liquid a bit every 15-30 seconds. The old, long gone, and deeply missed "Blacken-it" was great. Currently, I'm using Birchwood Casey's Brass Black which seems to me, a bit more "fiddly". Not quite the same.
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    Vinod, You may have to do the same as many of us here....order from companies on line. We do have a number of sponsors (listed on the main page) who supply wood. They would also be able to tell you if they can ship to India.
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    Welcome to MSW, Mashantam. I suggest you do an intro in the new member area. As for kits... 1:24 is a bit rare. For the junk, check Woody Joe kits. There are kits for Chris Craft boats. As for the Glade's model and the English wherry, I'm not sure there are any kits for those so you may have to scratch build on those.
  17. mtaylor
    True that. Even the so-called "super cars" all look alike.
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    The model is looking the business, Michael. And your method for rivets is sheer genius.
  20. mtaylor
    Are you thinking the main funnels or those small ventilator ones? This problem of ash removal is a puzzlement for sure. Obviously, once it's figured out, there will be a round of facepalms. But for now, it still seems like a head scratcher.
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    I find the time it takes has little to with the size of the parts, but the number of them. The only difference size has is the amount of solution and the size of the tub I put them in to blacken. Once you get it down to a rhythm (after set up) things move right along.
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    Well said, sir. My sentiments also.
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    Welcome to MSW, Rick. Feel free to open a log on your model. It's a great way to get help and meet others.
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    One step at a time, Dave. You'll get there.
  25. mtaylor
    I believe that kit bashing is an important step on the path to scratch building. So, my advice is build what you want and feel free to bash it as much as you want in the name of accuracy and learning. I also believe it's not the destination but the journey that's important. To learn, pick up skills, etc. is a big part of the journey.

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