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  1. mtaylor
    I've seen those ports somewhere with the opening in the center. I'm thinking ventilation or bridle. What's shown on the deck plans for that area (if you have them?)
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    I'm that way also, Gregory. It still could be though. I"ve looked at the product and scratched my head. Not a product I'd use.
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    If you want great small bits for carving, etc. Check with your dentist for his used burrs. You can also find them on fleabay for not much money.
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    I'm not sure, Gregory. If it was he was long term sleeper.
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    That is one beautiful model, Jack.
  7. mtaylor
    Those work for the LaMan drivers for the running start across the track to the car.
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    Depending on the era, early on, the tiller was actually below the poop deck. So you can justify leaving the tiller off the model.
  9. mtaylor
    Looks like all you need are some canister, ball shot, and powder.
  10. mtaylor
    AL is notorious for being "inaccurate". But, lots of us got our start on AL kits. As for the Mayflower... for all anyone knows they may have this one right.
  11. mtaylor
    There's a quote one of our members uses that applies: "Treat each part as if it were the complete model. Pretty soon you'll be building more models in a month than many will do in a lifetime." So you can buy all the kits you want, but just focus on one box at a time as it's full of models.
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    Welcome to MSW, Kikatinalong. I'd like to offer two bits of advice to what you have already received. The first is have some fun with this. The second is start a build log. It's the best way to get help and advice. If you decide this model is overwhelming you, back up and find a less complex model and then apply what you learned to the one wanted to build.
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    When I did kits (and the one semi-scratch build) I started at page 1 but did jump around while glue was drying (especially during planking) to build bits and pieces that needed installing later. I'm pretty much following that method doing my scratch build. Have to something productive while the glue dries, right?
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    Congratulations, Danny.
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    Indeed it's about the journey. BTW, I was doing some reading (a lot lately) about Civil War battles and earlier ones (Revolutionary, French-British) and stumbled across the fact the Zebulon B. Vance was a Confederate officer in the Civil War. Just a bit of trivia I thought I'd pass along.
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    Generally, the anchor chain/cable would go through the hawse hole, be tied off every few feet to the messenger line which runs from the capstan to some pulleys on the bow. Probably on main deck below the fore deck and stern castle. As the anchor is pulled up, they would short ropes tied to the messenger would be removed as the chain/anchor is fed down to the hold where there would be a cable tier to store it on. I'm not about specifically the San Martin nor ships of that time period but that's generally how they did it.
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    I love that cover. It just needs the exercise ladies under it. With the work and detail you've done, I'd be afraid (very afraid) to actually put it in a pond.
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    Honestly, I don't know how you do stuff that small. Very impressive and looks very lifelike.
  19. mtaylor
    Sneakers, Carl? I'm thinking a fast car. Patrick, You really should send photos of these super-yachts to the builders. Your builds are that good.
  20. mtaylor
    Looks good, Eric. As for the "misalignment" on the stacks, I'd say even the full size ship had "alignment" issues. It's barely noticeable until pointed out. Same for the glue "blotches".
  21. mtaylor
    The wing is coming along well. Then I saw the engine and had to do double take. Super nice work.
  22. mtaylor
    A lovely load of wood, Denis. Looks great. And yes, the model gods must be appeased via blood sacrifice.
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    I hope you get over the flu quickly, Jo.
  25. mtaylor
    That's an impressive amount of work. It seems you've climbed the learning curve very well.

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