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  1. mtaylor
    I'm hitting the like for the model and that the shots give you relief, not hitting for the shots, Javlin. Back injuries are the worst.
  2. mtaylor
    Your stern looks fantastic, Christian.
  3. mtaylor
    Well done, Dick. Looks like she's at home in the case.
  4. mtaylor
    "President Truman proposed a joint merger between the two to oversee it, but it was met with disputes. the Marines had to win out, as their CH-46 helicopters were slowly wearing out." Denis, check that reference.. I don't think it was Truman. Though lately, nothing would surprise me. I've only seen one about 10 years ago. It flew into the local airport for the annual airshow. It is weird watching it take off and land.
  5. mtaylor
    If we all sing happy birthday today, will that help?
  6. mtaylor
    Congratulations Kevin. New kit and yours is the first kit bash. I love it.
  7. mtaylor
    Yves, Just one amazing and beautiful model. And that pic of you holding it really gives an idea of how large it is.
  8. mtaylor
    Oil only for lubrication, mate. I think my boilers are coal fired still. At least that's the way I feel.
  9. mtaylor
    That is one amazing backdrop. Not only is it well done, it complements the model without overpowering it.
  10. mtaylor
    Well, I'm just happy OC got the glass sorted out and isn't abandoning the build. It does seem like everything in the bod and mind is creaking lately. Maybe I"m low on oil?
  11. mtaylor
    I'd just go with the ANCRE plans since they are well researched. The ANCRE plans for Belle Poule also show them as "aft".
  12. mtaylor
    I just did a quick check on-line.... only the forward "square" windows were removed. I didn't see any with the rear round ones removed. Sorry about that. I'll recheck my memory bank and clear the faults. It's a pain to be old.
  13. mtaylor
    Look around the outside of the fuselage, OC, for "cut marks". Some of those windows were removable for installing guns. In 'Nam, many types of choppers did have windows removed just for ventilation and also to provide a "quick exit" if needed. I'd think the forward ones behind the cockpit and rear most on each side. If the have those marks, trim the window opening to the line and Bob's your uncle.
  14. mtaylor
    Sometimes, running with wide-open, full-speed throttle is best for the soul and the mind, Clare. You're doing great.
  15. mtaylor
    Looking great, Cri-Cri. Your patience and re-working is paying off well on the pulleys.
  16. mtaylor
    I went here: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/17023-quick-find-indexes-to-build-logs-for-kits/ and downloaded the 1751-1800 kit logs index, Here's a copy of that. There's a large pile of logs for this kit if that will help. 1751-1800 Oct 13_2020.pdf
  17. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Dougal, I'll add another link.... https://thenrg.org/articles/basic-tools There's also more articles in this database as well as the links mentioned.
  18. mtaylor
    I've been and am (though quitting) a smoker. Never, ever smoked in the workshop. Chemicals, wood dust in the air and even on the floor is a combination I didn't want to risk. Same for torches... if I need to use the torch, I do it outside.
  19. mtaylor
    I only have used 2 types of CA once the hobby shop explained it. The super thin is for metal to metal. Then there's the "gap filling medium" which for wood. I only use it for small bits, metal to wood, etc. For just wood... Elmer's Wood Glue. But different strokes for different folks and "your mileage may vary" so test first and figure out what works best for you.
  20. mtaylor
    In spite of the problems, you had a beautiful outcome, CDW. This car would fit the time period of Roger Rabbit very well.
  21. mtaylor
    Sails are looking very good, Jonathan. The proof is when it's mounted. I hope your wife can come out of quarantine without any issues.
  22. mtaylor
    The one problem I've seen with converting JPG to any CAD is that number of pixels can really mess things up. The CAD (depending on the program/application) won't necessarily connect the dots as such. Far less stress just pull the JPG into CAD and then manually trace.
  23. mtaylor
    Hi Bjorn, Welcome to MSW. Don't put your build pictures here, open a build log in the proper area.
  24. mtaylor
    That would be a good place to start. You might need to filter it down to get rid of "clutter" such as adding some keywords line "how can I convert".
  25. mtaylor
    For now, we'll just leave it here but use the log for updates.

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