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  1. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW. If you haven't, have look at this topic.
  2. mtaylor
    Hmm.... your's is one of a kind then.
  3. mtaylor
    Maybe not since ships are referred to in female gender. Do I need to stand in the naughty corner?
  4. mtaylor
    Wow.... that is a great looking stern.
  5. mtaylor
    Many of us are, myself included. Note the sizes of the blocks and order some extras. There's plenty of places that sell blocks. Have a look at our advertisers on the front page.
  6. mtaylor
    Beautiful work. However, being a Fiat, it needs a drip pan under it. I've never seen a Fiat that didn't leak oil.
  7. mtaylor
    Go with the pins method. Some of us just use glue on bottom of the wheels to hold it to the deck. Not recommended as a bump will knock the gun loose. Don't ask how I know this.
  8. mtaylor
    We do tend to wander a bit in discussions. My apologies for continuing the "off topic" part but it seemed to fit the topic. Chapelle was right on many things. I have his books that have been well thumbed. His not following conventional wisdom has been a blessing.
  9. mtaylor
    Contact Dominoff via his website and see if he can help with the parts. He's also a member here.
  10. mtaylor
    Excellent research and modeling. It's great to see you here at MSW.
  11. mtaylor
    This segues into the model world a lot. Too many manufactures of kits grab a concept (no matter how wrong it is) and make a product. That product then becomes what many buyers will believe was the real thing. The Constellation is just one of many... such as the kits that have been around for decades of the Vasa and never updated nor barely resemble the ship. There's plenty more but the list would be very long.
  12. mtaylor
    I'm pulling up a chair to watch also, Chris. Amazing how the tech keeps improving models.
  13. mtaylor
    The "fix" looks good from here, Eric. If you hadn't told us, I don't think anyone would have known. I do understand your confusion and hope this gets fixed for future builders.
  14. mtaylor
    Hmm.... I see space for one more airplane on that display shelf. I'd guess it's another WWII fighter. Edit: Welp, I was wrong. I just saw a new log in the kit area for a destroyer.
  15. mtaylor
    When l lived in St. Louis back in the 70's and early 80's, I used to the same thing... wander around downtown and "visit" the old abandoned buildings. The old train station was wonderful even after they decided to sink money into it and renovate it. It sad to see the decay and abandonment. There is a sense of what was and the people who used to work and live there.
  16. mtaylor
    A model of a barn find in situ. Amazing work to turn a beautiful model into this.
  17. mtaylor
    I'm sorry to hear of the health problems, Guy. I believe you'll get back to where you were with your attitude. My ex- is an amputee and ran a support group for awhile. If their experience is any measure, you seem to be on your way with the therapy. If you can find one nearby, a support group will help as there's a wide variety of experience and knowledge to tap into.
  18. mtaylor
    Rob, Is it possible that you saw it in a build log? Unless someone remembers, it'll be tough to find.
  19. mtaylor
    I believe I read somewhere on MSW about those doors that there were/are removable panels on each side much like what's further astern.
  20. mtaylor
    Good post, and the last (which I've quoted) applies not just to saws and tools but just about everything. Inattention can kill you.
  21. mtaylor
    Good news about feeling better. Let's just hope it was bit a winter cold. The proposed fix sounds like the easiest way, Eric. About how much is being cut off?
  22. mtaylor
    Hi Dan, welcome to MSW. Keith has a good question. If you've never built a wooden model ship (I'm assuming it's wood), I'd suggest you read this topic first as it has great advice and excellent ideas on how to start this hobby.
  23. mtaylor
    I have a couple of the "no name" types I bought a couple of decades ago. Haven't worn them out yet. But then, for drilling I'm more likely to use the mill or just use small WeCheer electric (Model WE=242) which pretty much does what I want. As a disclaimer.. I do have a pile of wonderdul "must have" tools that I've taken out of the box and looked at or even used once. So there is that to consider... how often will you use it?
  24. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Reece. It's great you have started a build log. Lots of friendly and helpful folks here at MSW.
  25. mtaylor
    Looks like wood to me. I wouldn't bother with the stencil.

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