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  1. mtaylor
    Beautiful but tedious work. Well done.
  2. mtaylor
    I'm of the "no CA on rigging" camp as there's been too much about it destroying the rigging. I use white (not the yellow stuff) glue thinned about 50-50 with water. I coat the knot and let the glue soak in. If I even suspect the knot isn't secure, I add a second coating. So far, so good.
  3. mtaylor
    Minions? You have minions?!!!!
  4. mtaylor
    Ah... what more indeed. Thanks for cluing me in.
  5. mtaylor
    I think it's more of a "mixture of both". Both have their place and all power tools do is speed up the process and/or make thing repeatable. In order of most used to least used here's my list. Be advised that it's easy spend more on the accessories than the tool cost. Small ME table saw with an assortment of blades for different thickness of wood. A full size jig saw, Hitachi for cutting things like frames, etc. A mill from Little Machine Shop. Used for sanding bits and pieces and milling things like capstans, etc. A lathe (14") from ME. Used to turn guns, masts, etc. Laser cutter... It sees more and more uses as I progress and transition from the jig saw. There's other assorted hand power tools such as a Dremel, some small power sanders, and very small rotary from WeCheer I find useful for odds and ends. Having said that, I've did one heavy kit bash (my Constellation) where the only power tool was a dremel. I even turned the guns using it and a set of files. The best tool is your mind... if you can visualize what you want to make, you can make without any major tools. I'm just getting lazy in my elder years.
  6. mtaylor
    Nice looking knife. I've never considered making a knife but seeing yours has me interested in trying.
  7. mtaylor
    I love the rework as it looks great. Those carvings are just beyond belief. Amazing.
  8. mtaylor
    Nice work Patrick. You have one great power of deduction. I do have a question... first picture, by your thump is an rectangular opening. What is that for? I don't recall seeing it in the pictures of the "large" version.
  9. mtaylor
    i'm with the others... that could have been a lot worse. I'm glad the damage wasn't more severe on this beautiful ship.
  10. mtaylor
    What a great way for a display stand. Wonderful!
  11. mtaylor
    The English/Americans used wood. The French used wood or charcoal. Coal probably wouldn't have been fuel for the kitchens. We're they using the English style "stove" or the French style as that would be a factor.
  12. mtaylor
    Hi Andrew,
  13. mtaylor
    Al, Dave always cuts the wood a bit "thick".... If you have a power drum sander, you can dimension before cutting and gluing. Looking great on the jig. I think you have the hang of this scratch building thing.
  14. mtaylor
    I've found the only way to get rid of bowing was to overbend in the direction opposite the original bend and get the wood wet. Worst case.... cut new decks out of unbent wood. Having said that, she's looking good. Have fun on the hunt.
  15. mtaylor
    That should have worked, Darrell. You might try pre-bending using a curling iron after soaking. I'm using the curling iron method and it usually takes two sessions of soak and heat to get the curve I need for the frames to not want to spring back out. But I'm using boxwood for the framing. Might need to do a combination of things as others have suggested.
  16. mtaylor
    Congratulations, John. I really can't add anything that hasn't been said. She (?) is one unusual and wonderful model.
  17. mtaylor
    Darrel, Did you steam the planks and bend them before installing them? I'm doing my ship's boats now and I've found that's only way to keep the hull from deforming.
  18. mtaylor
    Nice see you heading towards scratch. i'm also surprised to see the build board being off that much. From here,the guns and carriages look great. Will you stay with the cast pieces or making your own?
  19. mtaylor
    Old wood is probably pretty brittle and mahogany isn't known for it's bendability anyway. What you can do build up what you need is layers by rip[ping it into thin blanks and then shaping and pre-bending each piece (layer). Make a jig to match the bend required for the bending part. Then stack the pieces together for the final bending. Glue them together and put back on the jig to dry.
  20. mtaylor
    Now why did you make the warning after I sprayed coffee..?? I think spilling paint is a rite of passage or maybe just experience. I'm trying NOT to use paint to save the carpet.
  21. mtaylor
    I'll pull up a chair and watch from the cheap seats while munching on some popcorn. This should be interesting to see how you each interpret and proceed on the builds.
  22. mtaylor
    It's an interesting build, Archie. Something out of the norm and you're doing a great job. What's not to like?
  23. mtaylor
    Great work there, on those fiddly bits. Yancovitch is right. I'm not sure if all the aftermarket PE people pay a royalty or not.
  24. mtaylor
    No need to drive, Kurt. There's always shopping on the Internet. Where I am, it's about the only way to get any thing for this hobby, except wood glue, sandpaper, and the like.
  25. mtaylor
    Just... what? More than amazing and stunning. I'm printing those last ones out and will hang a couple in the workshop for inspiration.

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