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  1. mtaylor
    Time for an update. I did a lot of soul-searching to get to this point as there's a couple ways to go so I decided to simplify things. I've laid the gundeck using two methods. One is for the areas that won't be seen (and that's most of it) which is simply a single large plank of thin yellow ceder. The center area is boxwood planks. I went forward and aft enough on the boxwood to add some details where things will be seen. I've also added the waterways before the decking. The boxwood still need sanding and the grates (which have planks such as used in bad weather). I'm thinking I'll just actually use a grate where needed and paint that area on the deck black. Next up after getting the deck sanded is framing in the gunports. I'll use the method that Jacques is using. I'll start that ports at mid-ship and work fore and aft as it just seems logical to me. When I get to the aft end, I'll need to work on the stern area. Having fun, exercising the brain and upper body with the sanding. I put the boat from the wreck of the Licorne just get a sense of things.
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    Richthofen's War was excellent also. We seemed to be stuck in WWI back then.
  3. mtaylor
    That is one impressive arsenal, Siggi.
  4. mtaylor
    Yves, Would this model be large enough? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamato_Museum It's 1:10 scale. So your dreams may be reasonable. There's also been some battleship models in a scale large enough for two men to ride around a lake in them.
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    They were pretty involved. The hardcore players usually had reams of docs, etc. to keep things straight. I use play their "Jutland" game back in the day. Often we set the board aside and used either a large table or the floor. Today, my back would scream at the thought of a 8-15 hour game session on the floor.
  6. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Kenna. That sounds like a wonderful project to me. Chris gave some great advice which I can't really add to. I would add, start a log even on your first projects as it's a great way to get help and meet other builders. There are several logs in the Scratch area for sailing ships that are RC controlled so you might have a look there. Use the key word "Radio" in the site search function. I wish you and you dad, good luck and good fortune on this.
  7. mtaylor
    Just an observation on the drill press stand for a Dremel. Stay completely away from the ones with a single pole and plastic mounting parts (usually Chinese made and some sold by good companies as low end product). Everything may line up good before you're ready to drill the hole, but the thing will flex just from rotating the handle and once the bit hits the wood... all bets are off. I have one still sitting in the corner of the my workshop to remind me about buying "cheap". The Vanda-Lay, would be considered the best one.
  8. mtaylor
    Congrats on this work of art. And also for making the admiral happy.
  9. mtaylor
    But that way leads to madness and the dreaded "toolaholic" syndrome. If one becomes a toolaholic, abandon all hope.
  10. mtaylor
    Wow, that's harsh. I guess the rest of us should just stand quiet.
  11. mtaylor
    I prefer PVA only because it's less messy than epoxy. I wouldn't use CA. As for that little hole, don't sweat it. It'll be covered with the planking.
  12. mtaylor
    The fewer the masts, the less complication. I do suggest, opening a build log as it's a great way to get help.
  13. mtaylor
    CDW, with a bit of Googling, there are some for sale, deep pockets required.
  14. mtaylor
    Looks good, Jack. Will you be adding "smoke damage" to the stucco?
  15. mtaylor
    Looks great Chris. I didn't realize you hadn't done a wood model in 10 years.
  16. mtaylor
    My bad.. I either fat-fingered or my brain had a senior moment. Meant to type in holly and ended up with boxwood.
  17. mtaylor
    What the others have said JD. Holly is like the ship modeler's gold. And just about as hard to find it seems. If anyone ask why you're collecting it, tell them it's the kid's inheritance.
  18. mtaylor
    CDW, That second picture down is perfect. Well lit and able to see the details. I hope you'll take a few more with that lighting.
  19. mtaylor
    You can ask Marisstella. The owner is on MSW and has a topic. I see that he posted to this topic back on the 14th.
  20. mtaylor
    I'm guessing Russ is the Russ that used to post his builds here? If so, say "hi" to him for me.
  21. mtaylor
    That's true. Depending speed and altitude, they're just "something moving around down there"... some are targets, some not.
  22. mtaylor
    Some years ago we had a scratch builder that did that. I think he was in Germany and basically, whenever he went for a walk (daily I think) he kept his eyes open for the fallen branches.
  23. mtaylor
    Google is your friend. Here's the website: http://www.constructo.es/ and the contact page: http://www.constructo.es/index.php?id_cms=20&controller=cms
  24. mtaylor
    Easy. Don't post any personal info on any public forum, even posts to news stories. Shopping sites are usually ok.
  25. mtaylor
    Yep. Can't be too careful you know. Well.. did would be a better way of putting it. Don't have a thunderstick at this point.

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