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mtaylor

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  1. I see that you did. Add a signature link (in your profile) so it shows up in your posts.
  2. I'd go along with what Marc (Hubac's Historian) said. Just add on here. That way it's all in one place and makes for easier reference.
  3. Maybe also a bit wider on the blades to help give it all the "grip" in the water they can get.
  4. It may take some doing but try art supply stores and stationary shops. They may no carry them in stock but might be able to order them. Also but do a bit of Googling and see what's available. Lettraset used to the top of the line but I have no idea if they even exist anymore.
  5. For the movie, they actually made a series of sound stages for each deck on both ships in the movie. I've read somewhere (here on MSW most likely) that those stages still exist.
  6. When you're ready for sanding and looking for tools to that, have a look at any cosmetic supply store for the flexible fingernail files. They come in assorted grits and very reasonably prices. I also use an assortment of downs, wood scraps shaped as needed with some sandpaper glued to them.
  7. Amazing finds..... all of them so far.
  8. That is a small model. Looking great. May I suggest taking a 50-50 mix of white glue and water and brushing it on the breechings? It will help to shape them into natural curves and also lie down on the deck.
  9. The canopy is looking great just as it is now. I hope the rest of the work on it goes well.
  10. In the articles area, we have posts on tools... including basics: https://thenrg.org/resource/articles As John pointed out, the basic rule of thumb is "buy only what you need when you need it". It'll save you a lot of time and money as too many new modelers have jumped in and bought a full shop load of tools they never use. Also here;s the section on MSW for tool discussions: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/18-modeling-tools-and-workshop-equipment/
  11. Welcome to MSW, Chris. Don't forget on important thing... enjoy yourself and the model process.
  12. Is it an actual camera or a smartphone? Ipad device? Seems sometimes the device is upside down when the picture is taken by them.
  13. Actually is is on topic as we have in "Shore Leave" a non-nautical area for cars, tanks, truck, buildings, etc.
  14. Back in armor days, I found that ensuring the axles were "true" and then a bit of graphite or vaseline (petrolium jelly) did a lot to make things run smoothly. Even still, it looks impressive.
  15. Beautiful work, Javlin. You've overcome the "bad" instructions very well.
  16. Have a look here at this topic in the 'How to use the MSW forum".
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