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    Welcome to MSW, Alexii. I suggest open a "Restoration" log in the Scratch Build area for this model. Post some photos along with a bit of history and you get help and suggestions on how to best restore this model. Sounds like a really fantastic project.
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    Arrrrr...... seems appropriate along with the rum. Just need a headscarf and a cutlass and you'll be set.
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    Looks fantastic. Don't sweat the tach being rotated as often times the drivers get them turned such that max rev position is at a place they don't have to look for like at the top, bottom or on to the side. If for example, max revs is set for 0 degrees (vertically) they just do a quick glance to set that it's there (or close).
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    Congratulations on a beautiful model and the award which is well deserved.
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    If the window panes are large enough, drill out a small hole (carefully using a drill press or mill) and then a small square file to shape the openings. It may be a bit boring but also tedious. The other alternative is to cut out the panes and cross pieces completely such that there's only one large opening. Then add small bits of wood to make the framings and glaze. Still will be tedious.
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    Here's another article with video from today's news on the Battle of Midway. https://apnews.com/article/midway-aircraft-carriers-shipwreck-video-world-war-0a3b9b6d221ee83de967de6b4c6dd5ce
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    Welcome to MSW. When you're ready to start the model, open a build log in the appropriate area. It's a great way to get help and meet other builders. Also, do a search in the kit area for the "era" of that model and see if there's any logs for it. I'm sure that there are.
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    I've bought my carving chisels (Dockyard branded) and his sharpening system. Took a bit of practice but it does do the job.
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    That will be challenging work. As for the method, it appears to me that as it is each pair of screws is wired and not the whole line of them. I had to copy and enlarge the image it's the body panel joint at that level that looks like wire. Way back in military days, safety wiring was done either way depending but it was far easier to do pairs. And the inspectors (QC) seemed to prefer it also.
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    That is one gorgeous model, Mike.
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    Looking good, OC. I hope they get your water problem solved.
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    Loving the castle Alan. I have my fingers crossed that all goes well with the surgery.
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    I guess you've ignored inflation or greed or whatever. I was looking at distilled and/or purified water last week. I couldn't believe the price increases.
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    Very true, OC. My parents, aunts, and uncles have all died including my sister and ,many of the cousins. Those left have scattered to the far corners of the country. Enjoy things while we can and smile at the good memories as they are also fleeting.
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    Your work on this is marvelous, OC. I hope the mojo comes back and you keep going. As for mojo, I find it tends to wander off on it's own like it needs a vacation or just a rest.
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    Proof of life and work post. Still re-working the hull planking but not ready to show anything. However, I did take the last week or two to build the ship's boat. I re-used the plans and laser cutting drawings from Licorne as they're the same. So here's photos of the boat. This little beasty is only abot 6" (15 cm) long. At some point I'll decide if I want more boats or just let it go at the one. Back to working on making myself happy with the hull planking.
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    I would think that also. Seems for awhile, there some of Chuck's blocks in some stores on Ebay.
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    Welcome to MSW, Nate. Do a search search of the build logs for the Swift and also, do give some serious consideration to the Shipwright series from Model Shipways. Most importantly, open a build log on any and all projects as they are a great way to get help and make friends.
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    Great to see you back and in action, Dan. The ship is looking great.
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    I'll hold if for you... even stash it in the cooler. Glen's post does sound like a challenge.
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    Weathering of the type we seldom see on models. Very well done. So well done, it makes me want to shiver.

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