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    Congratulations on one gobsmacking model, Glen. That chain just the perfect piece to set off the whole display.
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    I can't find them either. You might look through some of the "finished" logs and see what they did. That's about the only advice can offer. However, I do believe that at that time, most British frigates basically the same design for the wheel.
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    Sorry I've missed a bunch but I'm catching up. As Howard the Duck would say..."Been thrust into a world I never made". You ware doing some truly jaw dropping work, Kieth. Looks like you are still following what we learned in boot camp..... "Improvise, adapt, and overcome.". I hope things continue going well for you and Maggie.
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    Wow..... looking good. That's a major rebuild for sure. Just dumb question... will the printed pinrails be strong enough for the lines tied to them?
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    Hmm.. that's weird. Are you using the plans here on MSW from the group build? IF so, check the group build area for the full hull model and have a look the logs.
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    Just beautiful, Tom.
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    If I had known you needed something small and light to move the machine to the bench, I would not have recommended the LMS mill. They are heavy machines. When I moved into my apartment, they used a dolly with tracks that could go up stairs. It still took two of them to get up there. I still love my mill as it's very precise and very quiet.
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    Yes. I don't see the model I have listed as it's obviously been superceded.
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    John, From reading various books and articles on battles, that approach at doing the "manly thing" seems very common. Even now it's still a common tactic..... take the war in Ukraine for example... Yep... massed attacks still happening.
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    I had one of the older and now discontinued Model Expo mills. Worked mostly fine but did have some limitations as I recall. It finally died and I got a new one from Little Machine Shop. Wasn't all that cheap (cost wise) but I believe you get what you pay for. The LMS mill is a joy to use as both a mill and drill press. It's larger than the ME mill and has a more powerful motor. It's heavier and there's no wobble anywhere. If I set a depth... it stays set until I change unlike some mills I've seen. No complaints here about it. I've had probably 7 or 8 years now and quite frankly, it's been worth every penny.
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    Top of Chris's post.... Seawatch Books. They're the publisher and also a sponsor here at MSW. You can order directly from them.
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    Welcome to MSW, Serpe. I suggest that you open a log in the kit area as it's the best way to get help and meet others. You can search for topics like buildlogs using the search function (upper right of any page).
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    Back around '67, one of our pilots bought a Cobra. Was an amazing car for the time. I crewed for him fairly often and while talking one day, he let me drive it. All I can say is "what a ride".
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    Theo, This area is for intros. I wouid suggest you ask the question here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/13-discussions-for-ships-plans-and-project-research-general-research-on-specific-vessels-and-ship-tys/ That area would more likely get you and answer as not all members visit this are area regularly.
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    You might take some photos and show them to the folks at your local library. Ours does accept them and rotate them around on display. We also have a children's center that does the same thing with things like planes, cars, etc. and some ships.
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    A little inspiration for you.....
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    You might go to the Kit Area and in the 1751-1800 do a search on the 18th Century Merchantman Half Hull. The kit designer did post her work on this which became the instruction manual. I think that might be the best answer I have.
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    The only thought I have would be for you to go to the Scratch Area and have a look through the logs from 1901 to the present day.
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    I'm assuming these are "flying" models? The issue with them was weight and wood skins would have created their own set of problems. For WWI models, generally they were fabric covered so silkspan gives a more "correct" look.

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