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  1. 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.
  2. mtaylor
    Looks good from here, Al.
  3. mtaylor
    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.
  4. mtaylor
    Are you related to General Jack D. Ripper? All this talk about vital fluid... Points to those who get the reference.
  5. mtaylor
    That's all good news, Remco. It's great to hear from you.
  6. mtaylor
    Gerhard, I too send the best wishes for you and your family.
  7. 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".
  8. mtaylor
    I daresay that this build is the "gold" standard to strive for. I'm pretty much speechless.
  9. 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.
  10. mtaylor
    That looks like a great idea. I'm thinking it would work better than the two nails in block of wood method.
  11. 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.
  12. mtaylor
    Hold out for a beer mug or coffee cup.
  13. 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.
  14. mtaylor
    Sam, He's now kin. Give him a call.
  15. mtaylor
    Al, That's one of my references. I located the original plans (some but not all) but not the re-build plans. As built, Le Renommee would be close. Very ornate. So far, the only ones that exist are the NMM that I can find. I'll give my searching another few days and then go with what I think the carvings were.
  16. mtaylor
    Thanks Chuck. Good.... nay... great info.
  17. mtaylor
    Thanks for the tipc, Chuck. I hope the others with a laser will also try it. One question though... how long does it take for the wood to "tone down" on the yellow. I read where you mentioned that it does, but don't recall a time frame.
  18. mtaylor
    Very impressive work, Julie. The block looks fantastic.
  19. mtaylor
    Goto the Main Page and scroll down to "Members Build Logs". You'll find all the build logs in those two topics that are shown. Go to either the kit or scratch forum depending on you model. Open a new topic (with your post) and people will find it. I hope this helps.
  20. mtaylor
    Angel, You really should start a build log on your ship.
  21. mtaylor
    Goodie!!! I've an area that needs a compound curve so I'm ordering. Needs to be carved abit so this should be fun.
  22. mtaylor
    I'm curious.. how well does it bend? Steam needed or heavy soaking?
  23. mtaylor
    Chuck, What Al said. I'd go the way the actual boat was done on the rudder. Some conventions can be over ridden but since the result of this is very visual, go with your instinct. If we followed the contemporary model makers, alot of our ships would be solid hull or hollowed out wood.
  24. mtaylor
    That's the stuff, Ken. Came in a tube as I recall. A bit of brush on primer and a light sanding would sometimes but not always stop the absorption.
  25. mtaylor
    Interesting research, Steven. I'd go with it. I'm wondering now if our eyes expect the mast at midships to be the tallest. Is there any indication of how much taller the foremast should be? I find it a pity that much of what ship builders did even 200 years ago wasn't documented somewhere to explain the "why" part.

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