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  1. mtaylor
    Give some consideration to opening a build log. It puts all of your build and questions (along with answers) in one area. It will also leave something behind for those who build this kit in the future to reference.
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    Welcome to MSW, FishRod. Vossy offered some excellent advice but I'll add one more bit... open a build log. It'll be the fastest and best way to get and encouragement.
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    Pulling up a chair. Be back in a bit with popcorn.
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    It will be a massive burning at the stake for all of us.
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    Sounds promising, Kurt. The only potential "gotcha's" I can see would be the thickness of the paper might be more than the copper and that applying paint might wrinkle it. I look forward to your tests. Just a thought hit me... is there such a thing as copper colored wrapping paper for presents? Then dry brush your patina instead of a wash.
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    Hit "edit" at the bottom of the post, then at the bottom of the post you'll see thumbnails. Hover the mouse over the offending photo. On the lower right of the thumbnail is a small trashcan icon. Click it.
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    Yeee-ouch... $400!!! I'll keep my homemade cutter. I'm not that much of a tool junkie.
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    I have a (since discontinued) filer/sander from MicroMark. Modified one the sanding attachments. Not perfect but it works. BTW, it looks like MicroMark is selling that Wonder Cutter or something like it.
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    Might be time consuming, Mike but those will be worth the effort.
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    If I remember correctly, it was 1/2 the width of the plank. The planks would be nibbed into the waterway.
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    One Ebay there's one guy (I think) selling the MB kits. Model Expo only carries a few kits. Best bet is Master Korbel directly if there's a kit you want that the other two don't carry. Shipping from Russia isn't that big of a problem.
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    I thought it was the reason for our endeavors.
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    Beautifully done, Jim. I two am a fan of the "different than normal" models. The case and water base look great and add a lot to the model.
  14. mtaylor
    Hello Jack, Fires seem to be everywhere this year. We've had our share here in the west of the US and while undamaged, I and others are deeply saddened by the loses. I hope you and your family and home there are harmed by the flames.
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    Thank you for the likes and comments. Working on the model is going slow, but productive. I have a few nitpicking details to resolve before going to the planking stage. I hope to have an update soon. I'm planning on Swiss pear, Jim. It should give an nice contrast to blend with the other woods.
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    Family issues come first, Frank. I hope for a good resolution.
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    I've found research, even while frustrating at times, is half the fun. You're doing some impressive work on researching and building.
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    Google Translate (I used Chrome for this site) worked very well for me.
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    If it's books, I can recommend Wolfram zu Mondfeld's Historical Ship Models. There are some errors in details but essentially it covers pretty much everything in period ships.
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    Kevin, They're a sponsor here. There's several build logs and also their topic for products, etc.
  23. mtaylor
    Thanks for the patience on this build, the advice, and the likes. It's been slow going what with personal issues, re-cutting some pieces, etc. Here's where I am on the this first ship's boat. The build jig has been built and the keel and the two risers on each side are installed. The risers still need a bit of tweaking as to some bits and pieces where the planking will run and then glue them into position. I'm pretty pleased with how it's going just need more time and focus. After the tweaks, the next step is to cut out the ribs and install them. I see from the photos, I need to do some more clean up of the char on the keel and the risers.
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    <Graps popcorn and heads to seat> I'm looking forward to this build, Dan.
  25. mtaylor
    Looks like ball, tracer, armor piercing, and repeat. In aircraft it was 3 balls, tracer and AP as I recall. Not sure about the Navy though. Stunning workmanship and detailing.

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