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  1. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW. I built this model a few ago and the research was a bit of an eye-opener. Have fun.
  2. mtaylor
    Is that at the USAF museum at Wright Patt? Looks like "old" museum hangers in the background.
  3. mtaylor
    No worries. Stuff happens. I think we've all been there at least once.
  4. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW. Do follow Steve and Chris's advise. Open a build log and you should do well.
  5. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW. I'm looking forward to seeing your log.
  6. mtaylor
    The hatches and companionway look good, Glenn.
  7. mtaylor
    Well, the Stryker is supposed to be "air portable'... Adding tracks may also have pushed it over the max weight. That link Lou, is interesting.
  8. mtaylor
    Sorry about the line troubles. Is it cotton or synthetic? Synthetic doesn't like the glue and water treatment as it won't soak in.
  9. mtaylor
    It's wonderful to see you back Michael. I'm glad that all is well.
  10. mtaylor
    Wow... great progress and well done. Bob seems to be in a good place that will keep him out of trouble. As for the "what is it?".... I'm not sure it's a pedestal as it appears to be bolted to the bulkhead. I zoomed in as much as I could and it looks like a bracket at the bottom and top... There's another round one higher up. Doesn't look like a pump but perhaps it's to hold the rammer for one of the guns? Dunno'.
  11. mtaylor
    Looking great, Eric. She's coming together.
  12. mtaylor
    The Stryker tires are designed (according to Google search) such that they can run flat. They're not bullet proof but the pressure can be controlled from inside the cab (built in compressor apparently). Looking good, Jack. And Lou is right. Don't sweat the "shade"....
  13. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Nemo. Give some thought to opening a build log in the kit area. It's a great way to make friends and get help when you need it.
  14. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Sergio. By all means, open a log in the kit area for your new Titanic.
  15. mtaylor
    I had 3 issued. Turn around by the paraloft was 2 days which worked out. Sometimes, used them 4 days or more in a row. Depended. Honestly, I don't think anyone cared if we smelled bad... but with all the other smells over there, no one would notice anyway. There was a head piece available but I didn't know anyone who even checked them out from the paraloft. The last day I flew, I ended up being very upset and generally pissed off a things (wasn't a good day in the air....). Dropped my MG off at the armory, went to the paraloft and dropped off my helmet, gloves, and told them I was done flying. I was reminded to bring my flight suit back (and the others). To demonstrate my mood... I took off the flight suit, tossed it on the counter and walked back to my hooch in my underwear, carrying my rifle, and .45 in the holster. Now that I think about it... no one talked to me as left the hanger, they just kind of backed away.
  16. mtaylor
    I believe he worked with her (his hands on hers) until she had a feel for what she was doing. She popped in at least one other of his logs and "helped". I'd say go for a wood model with them. If they break a piece, Granddad can make a new one.
  17. mtaylor
    Indeed it is the right place. Just add your posts for the build to this topic.
  18. mtaylor
    Ah... yes... Flight suits, gloves and boots. We could trade in our flight suits and gloves regularly, as they were nomex. We were told not to wash them but return them. I suspect they dry cleaned them somehow. Full boots in the air. Jungle boots on the ground.
  19. mtaylor
    If there's flaws, I don't see them. Looking sharp.
  20. mtaylor
    You can also go a step further if you like. Mike Y lets his daughter help him with bits and pieces. He had her help a lot on this one: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/14615-schooner-polotsk-1777-by-mike-y-master-korabel-172/ As I recall, basically supervised and did thinks requiring power tools.
  21. mtaylor
    Go look at some of the builds by RGL in the kit area. He is a master at plastic warships.
  22. mtaylor
    Medicare (with supplemental insurance) picked up the whole bill for my hearing aids. Just wish they did glasses also.
  23. mtaylor
    In addition to turbines, jets, gunfire, let's add loud music, loud car exhaust. And then to top it off, there's the normal hearing loss from just getting older.
  24. mtaylor
    Moved this to the non-ship model area.
  25. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Stephan.

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