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  1. mtaylor
    Well done, G.L. The drydock really adds something to the appearance.
  2. mtaylor
    Just incredible what they did without power towels, isn't it?
  3. mtaylor
    Well, the shipwrights were allowed to take home "cut-offs". Reports I've read suggest that some of them spent some time each day making "cut-offs" for making and selling balusters, window framing, and furniture. Apparently, there were a lot of houses, estates, etc. that benefited with having nice woodwork.
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    I'm not sure, Kevin. Les has been posting but not to that log. You might PM him.
  5. mtaylor
    Is that price for just one airplane?
  6. mtaylor
    I "paint" my lines with a 50/50 mixture of white glue and water. It dries clear and not shiny. Others use flat shellac.
  7. mtaylor
    As I understand it, most of those purpose built ships didn't have a berthing deck as such. It was more of a hold, storage area. The crew slept either on the beach or on the deck. Some (and I don't remember if Eagle had one) did have a small stove for cooking.
  8. mtaylor
    It's great to see you back, Chad. Nice work you're doing. I wouldn't try to do it 14 days. From what I gathered, the real one didnt' look all that great and was pretty rough.
  9. mtaylor
    Welcome back,, Ronald. I hope you open a build log as it's a great way to get motivation and meet people.
  10. mtaylor
    Welcome back home, Ricky.
  11. mtaylor
    I'd give some serious thought to NOT finishing the deck at this point. Doing the hull planking could knock things loose, damage any finish put on it, etc. She's looking great. Are you sure this is your first wooden ship?
  12. mtaylor
    That is a very nice touch with the broken glass.
  13. mtaylor
    The carvings look perfect!!
  14. mtaylor
    John, Allan's drawing shows the way the rope is tied. It's still needs to be tightened.
  15. 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?)
  16. mtaylor
    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.
  17. mtaylor
    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.
  18. mtaylor
    I'm not sure, Gregory. If it was he was long term sleeper.
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    That is one beautiful model, Jack.
  21. mtaylor
    Those work for the LaMan drivers for the running start across the track to the car.
  22. mtaylor
    Depending on the era, early on, the tiller was actually below the poop deck. So you can justify leaving the tiller off the model.
  23. mtaylor
    Looks like all you need are some canister, ball shot, and powder.
  24. 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.
  25. 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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