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  1. mtaylor
    Looks great from here.
  2. mtaylor
    Gary, Is there a port stop along the bottom of the port? I don't remember where I've seen that at this moment. I'll have to do some digging.
  3. mtaylor
    Great looking carvings. Welcome to MSW. When you're ready start the model, open a build log as it's a great way to get help and meet folks.
  4. mtaylor
    Stunsails... not often seen here. Obviously you're looking at sailing in light airs? She should look great with them.
  5. mtaylor
    The Triton cross-section is a great way to start scratchbuilding, IMO.
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    Let's further this a bit... even the "small" saws like those sold my MicroMark, Proxxon, etc. can do some serious damage. Be aware of kickback and also always use a push stick.
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    The full-hull is also available in the Triton area. There's only been a couple that have been finished so I suggest those would also be a good reference.
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    What about the cross-section? It's small even at 1:48 and you will learn a lot of the basics for scratch building POF. Many of us have used that as a stepping stone.
  9. mtaylor
    Rubbish? Not to these eyes. I do think most of us feel that way though that our work is "mehhhh".
  10. mtaylor
    John, For "instructions", look for the build logs that are "completed". Particularly these two as they are most complete for the cross-section: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/901-uwek-triton-build-re-post-by-mod/ https://modelshipworld.com/topic/1454-scottacus-triton-repost-by-mod/
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    If you have a hobby shop nearby, go and take a look at silkspan. Non woven and can be shaped, painted, etc.
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    The answer is in your other post:
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    Hi Steve. Welcome to MSW. What were you using for sail? Real silk or something silkspan?
  15. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Radek.
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    You have become a master of tiny parts. My eyes cross just thinking of doing something that small and that well.
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    "Captain's choice" was pretty much an accepted fact by most navies of the period. Some didn't use the "book" but relied on their own experience and even testing. Same for the mast angle. They'd test it for how they preferred it for performance and as the load changed due to stores being consumed, change it as needed.
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    I've been looking at those intakes for the engines. I'm thinking they're actually an air filtration system where the air is spun, the dirt and dust goes out an opening and the clean (for some value of clean) goes into the engine. Any one know?
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    I have yet to not be amazed at your work. Just wonderful in every way.
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    For a new post, just put the cursor where you want the pic (after you have uploaded the pics, of course). Then go down to the pictures and hover over the thumbnail and you see "+" and a trashcan. Hit the "+" and the picture will go to where the cursor is. Hit the trashcan and it deletes it.
  21. mtaylor
    If you're going to paint the gunwales, you drill through it and the supports. Then just sand an paint.
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    Richard hasn't been on since he posted on the 20th. Did he send you an email address? Otherwise Google his name and address to find it.
  24. mtaylor
    John, There's no hard and fast rules on this. Look some build logs and see what others have done. There's no hard fast rules and just figure out which one will be best for you. Mounting the masts and yards before putting on the ship is usually a good idea. You can do some rigging at this point such as foot ropes, etc As for finishing, there's several ways... one mast at a time, standing rigging on all, etc. then go to the next. Or you can install all masts then do the rigging. Standing rigging should definitely be done first as it will lock the masts into position. There's two methods... bow to stern or stern to bow.
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    I had to go hear the music..... i love it.

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