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  1. mtaylor
    Looking great, Carl. That reconstruction of the aft gun platform couldn't have easy at this scale but it looks good You mean you haven't had fun until now?
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    Funny thing here Frank... not ha-ha but in a good way. I can't tell the difference between the pics of the real thing and the model except for what's under it. Water on the real, work table on the model. More than once without those visual cues, I've had to look pretty hard to tell which is which.
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    That is a good looking case, Piet. I can't wait to see it finished.
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    Frank, They could be etched and then the etching filled in with paint. Might make the painting less daunting.
  6. mtaylor
    Your first scratch build is certainly daunting but I looks great.
  7. mtaylor
    Hi Ken, With walnut, bending is always an issue due to the grain. Heat and water will sometimes help, sometimes not as it depends on the "age" of the wood. She's looking pretty sharp to these eyes.
  8. mtaylor
    My sympathies, John. I hope all goes well for you and Pam.
  9. mtaylor
    Graham, I was giving Jacek the source as he's on that side of the pond. I blew it by not being clearer and also spaced it on Chuck's tools. I'm headed off to go stand in the corner and do penance.
  10. mtaylor
    Hi JD, Welcome to MSW. It's great that they had the instructions available. There's no place to post them as MSW does not support the posting of copyrighted material. However, if you ever see someone asking for instructions to an AL kit, you can point them in the right direction.
  11. mtaylor
    We do have a sponsor on your side of the pond who makes serving machines and ropewalks: https://shipworkshop.com/
  12. mtaylor
    Eric, you just explained what I was seeing and wondering.
  13. mtaylor
    In looking at the photo, at the bottom of the picture, some of the deck is visible (not much). On second look, that may be the deck between the wheels... or he camera angle.
  14. mtaylor
    Looks good from here, Al.
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    The curse of local hobby shop strikes again... They do that here also. But we do have a HobbyLobby being built. As for your hull... looking pretty sweet.
  16. mtaylor
    Are you related to General Jack D. Ripper? All this talk about vital fluid... Points to those who get the reference.
  17. mtaylor
    That's all good news, Remco. It's great to hear from you.
  18. mtaylor
    Gerhard, I too send the best wishes for you and your family.
  19. mtaylor
    I think Roger has the right idea and it makes sense. One question in my mind, is the camera angle deceiving our eyes? If we look at the bottom of the picture, the planking that can be seen looks... "different".
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    I daresay that this build is the "gold" standard to strive for. I'm pretty much speechless.
  21. mtaylor
    I'd go with the stained boxwood also, Al. Ebony needs a lot of steam or laminating several strips (bent before laminating) and holding them firmly in a jig until the adhesive drys. A bit of a pain and can be hit and miss. Looking pretty darn good as she sits now.
  22. mtaylor
    That looks like a great idea. I'm thinking it would work better than the two nails in block of wood method.
  23. mtaylor
    Looks really good, Carl. I like seeing the difference ways this kit can be done. Now we need to "push" Popeye and get the group photo.
  24. mtaylor
    Hold out for a beer mug or coffee cup.
  25. mtaylor
    Thanks Downer. That's kind of the look I'm hoping for. I want to use it for some stern carving work, specifically the carvings just under the quarter galleries.

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