mtaylor
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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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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.
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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.
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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".
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The wing is coming along well. Then I saw the engine and had to do double take. Super nice work.
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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.
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That's an impressive amount of work. It seems you've climbed the learning curve very well.
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What Carl suggested would work. I've always used a blowtorch on low. If you don't want to heat the wire, try some enamel paint remover.
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Now that is dedication to the craft, sir. I'm impressed. You might want to think about painting that whole surface before putting the wood on, maybe black also? If there's any caps in the wood pile, you'll see the white and not be a happy camper.
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Welcome to MSW, Jonathas. I hope you'll start a build log as it's good way to meet people and also get help.
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Thanks Bob... I'll give it a try. But I won't eat it either.
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I don't copper (yet, anyway) but from what I've seen, superglue is among the glues used for this. However, there are many who say the glue doesn't last.
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Now that's dedication to he hobby..... firewood made of wood and perfectly dimensioned. Looks super, Denis.
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Hi Raymond, welcome to MSW. I think you'll find a number of us old DryDockModels veterans about.
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That was a very good thing on making and mounting the mast. I hope the repairs go well.
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