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  1. mtaylor
    I would think the lance was iron. The picture in post #1722 looks like iron down a point where it goes into wood. I'm still not sure about that wooden part.
  2. mtaylor
    Wow. You off to a beautiful start, Giampiero. I'm looking forward to seeing you win the challenge.
  3. mtaylor
    Yes, he would know.
  4. mtaylor
    I like that paint work. It has a "used" look to it. The aircraft I've seen never fade evenly so you do get light and darks.
  5. mtaylor
    Looks like you're off to a good start to me.
  6. mtaylor
    That supercharger is something one doesn't see much of. Even back in the day, it was bit rare as superchargers went.
  7. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW Gaffrig. Some of us also blame our addiction to the smell of wood. Do open a build log as it's a great way for help and making friends.
  8. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Papa-Raigin. You might get help with researching if you post your questions here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/13-ships-plans-and-project-research-general-research-on-specific-vessels-and-ship-types/ There's a lot of knowledgeable folks here who don't often look in this subforum but do read the research area.
  9. mtaylor
    Jaager makes and excellent point. I really do suggest you search in the scratch area for "RADIO". Many have added a long kedge under the keel with a lead bulb at the bottom to help with the stability. Nothing worse than watching something you've put your heart, time, and money into roll over and sink.
  10. mtaylor
    I quite agree. Flying into combat even in a WWII bomber wouldn't have been fun but they would have had heat suits and O2 masks. Aviators in WWI were very brave bunch to fly in wood planes, doped wings, no parachutes, iffy engines, etc.
  11. mtaylor
    Ah yes. Several people were about to jail time. There's a document "Fouled Anchors - The Constellation Question" which reveals in detail what went on. Things like stealing and destroying plans. Altering plans. They did nice job attempting to fool people. I saw her in the early 70's when they had her full frigate mode and didn't realize it was pure BS. I bashed the daylights out the kit to make the 1854 version which I'm very happy with. I've been told that there's only or two other models of the 1854 sloop of war.
  12. mtaylor
    Maury.... Chuck's open. Go for it.
  13. mtaylor
    What Yves said. And I'll beg on bended also.
  14. mtaylor
    I remember seeing them at air shows and at the Museum in Dayton. They always looked like all there were was an engine with wings...but very well shaped. We aim to please around here.
  15. mtaylor
    It's great. You say first effort and not happy, I say you learned. The pilot wasn't stoned. This was way before that. He's probably drunk as he knows what's going to happen. Looks like he's standing up ready to say "To heck with this, I'll be at the Officer's Club".
  16. mtaylor
    That is a canoe anyone would be proud to own.
  17. mtaylor
    Hank, Check Lowe's online. If the local is out, they'll ship it to your store for pick-up....usually. Last time I used them, there was disclaimer about it. Home Depot might have what you need also if there's one close.
  18. mtaylor
    Count me in also. Speaking of popcorn.....
  19. mtaylor
    I'm loving your bike builds. The detail is incredible. The only bike model I've ever done was the old "Widowmaker". It was (as I recall) a Harley frame with a Hilborn injected small block Chevy sitting crosswise built and owned by a guy named Potter. It was pure exhibition drag racer back in the day.
  20. mtaylor
    American practice usually seems close to Lees. As for the MS kit, the plans are based on the early 1900's (1930ish maybe) refit. I have no idea what Bob used for is practicum.
  21. mtaylor
    Looking great, Eric. The lettering is perfect.
  22. mtaylor
    Looks good. I don't think your wrong on using what you used for the port chains.
  23. mtaylor
    Looking at the stub of spear in her hand and what you show, I think that's it. As for the sword, none of the figures you show seem to have a sword. It's possible that she may not have had a sword. The sword went along with the Roman tactics... to close hard and fast with the enemy. The goal was to be inside the enemies sword as theirs, early on at least, were longer. They used the stab but also slashed often trying to take off an opponents arm. If faced with cavalry, they went for the leg of the rider or even the horse. Once that was done, they moved on the next one. The one's they wounded and lived until the end of the battle would then be put to death. Grisly work back than. To my eye, the feathers on both helms. One is flattened and the other is "fluffy".
  24. mtaylor
    I'm sorry to hear that it may be lost. I just hope it's either sitting in warehouse waiting to me moved to the next stop or is traveling all over the country in truck.
  25. mtaylor
    Looks good, Nicolas. I'll delete the other thread. And no worries on this.

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