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  1. mtaylor
    Ok. Use the resources here on MSW. Do as search (or more) for the model in the kit area. There's a search icon upper right side of any page. Meantime, I hope someone can help.
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    Ok. We'll hope someone can help.
  3. mtaylor
    Have you checked their website? Here's one of them: https://www.mantuamodel.co.uk/products
  4. mtaylor
    Charles, if you're interested there's a carving sub-forum here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/84-build-logs-for-the-carving-group-project/ Might be worth a look.
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    I'm in to watch this also, Michael. Looks like a great project.
  6. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Mike from a former Buckeye.
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    Welcome to MSW, Patick. And feel free to start a build log.
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    Nicolas, many of us have done the Triton keep an eye on the logs. Maybe not everyday though. If it's something not specific to the Triton such as glue, woods, etc. as them in the appropriate place on the other sub-forums. I'll say this as I've said it before... there's no such thing as a dumb question. If you have questions, you need answers.
  9. mtaylor
    They were a test. That topic has been deleted. As for your second suggestion, give us some time we're working on it.
  10. mtaylor
    What Ken said seems to work very well. Give them about 20 minutes or so in the vinegar. It not only cleans but adds a bit of "tooth" to the brass. Rinse well after pickling and let dry. If you don't rinse, the acid will continue to work.
  11. mtaylor
    It very much is a liberating day/moment. I've used the local beauty supply store for those sanding sticks they use for nails and for finger nail polish for bolts on and nuts on mechanical devices.
  12. mtaylor
    Count me in also. Looks to be interesting.
  13. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW. To add to what Chris said, there's a cautionary tale pinned to the top of this section that might help you out.
  14. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Rick. I have seen a few live steam models in the Scratch area but I'm not sure how many there were or even if they were finished.
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    Just peeking in to see how it's going, Ken. It's too quiet in here.....
  16. mtaylor
    I wasn't going to bring that up. Now about the flute players, drummers and dancing girls.... when do they show up?
  17. mtaylor
    Bingo! The steel over black. Has better 'used' look than the other.
  18. mtaylor
    Hi Tim. Welcome to MSW. I suggest you do start a build log as it's the best way to meet people and get some help when you need it.
  19. mtaylor
    It's hard to believe this is 1:96 scale with all the detail. Lovely work, Giampiero
  20. mtaylor
    Thanks Jaager. You raise a good point about Cook and boxwood and what do they do with the non-figured wood. I'm watching the weather and the lockdown stuff. I plan on calling them this week to check hours.
  21. mtaylor
    We are our own worse critics, Mark. What's been done so far looks good and since we don't know where to look, we see no flaws.
  22. mtaylor
    Denis, I hope all goes well in the medical area for you. The bomber looks great.
  23. mtaylor
    I forgot about the one at Carillion Park. When I lived there, it was great place to visit and then the carillion concerts on weekends. They do have quite a bit of history tucked into that park.
  24. mtaylor
    Wow... I'm looking forward to seeing more.
  25. mtaylor
    Jaager, It's not my intention to use boxwood for framing but for stock used for decking and assorted bits and pieces. For framing, I'm a fan of cherry. Madrone is a wonderful wood if you can get it. Most of it ends up in fireplaces as it's really a tricky wood to cure out. If not done right and slowly, it splits. As I understand it, Mardrone is a hard hardwood. Actually, from my point of view... it's a nice drive across the mountains so no loss if they don't have what I want. I might stop in and see some old co-workers while I'm over there. If they have some nice wood... that's a plus. As Richard said, they mostly sell to the decorative and guitar makers.

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