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  1. mtaylor
    Jud, didn't most of us "shade tree" mechanics use polish for that?
  2. mtaylor
    Spread the chainplate a bit and then insert. Crimp back into position. If they're the "cast" chainplates that a different can of worms.
  3. mtaylor
    I'll file this one under: Not all heroes wear capes, and not all admirals are dashing. There's more than a few who fit his "profile".
  4. mtaylor
    You might toss "Historic Ship Models" by zu Mondfeld on the list just because it's a good overall reference book and can answer a lot of gemerc questions. Yes it has errors and isn't complete but it does provide a good starting point for research of specific questions.
  5. mtaylor
    Lovely work, Frank. The figurehead turned out great.
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    What a wonderful vacation trip. i wouldn't want it to stop either.
  8. mtaylor
    Beautiful work Ken. Stunningly beautiful work. And an educational build log. Thanks for letting us follow along on this journey.
  9. mtaylor
    It's really great to see you back, Hamilton. What the others have said about exercises.... push yourself. The result will be worth the pain. Bluenose is coming along nicely.
  10. mtaylor
    It's wonderful to see you back, Giorgio, and that your health is improved.
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    Welcome back home, Federico.
  13. mtaylor
    There's one other factor often overlooked... the crews and sailing time. At the time of Belle-Poule's battle, the French navy wasn't bottled up at it was a few years later. All classes of warships suffered from lack of sailing time and crew training as well as maintenance. The Navy wasn't a priority to Napoleon or his Royal predecessor. If we look at the battle preparations for Trafalgar, the French lost even before the first shots were fired. The Admiral couldn't implement his line of battle as the crews didn't have the sea time to carry it out. If the vessels had been in good repair and the crews experienced, both the Battle of the Nile and Trafalgar might have turned out differently.
  14. mtaylor
    Hi Doc,
  15. mtaylor
    I "precut" but short and then final fitted them after the frames were mounted and braced. Best bet is to do what works for you and what you're comfortable with.
  16. mtaylor
    Somehow, I missed a bunch of this log.... must be old age or weak coffee... That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it. Nice to see the progress, Carl. She's looking pretty darn good. Perfect in fact.
  17. mtaylor
    Cloth, paper or plastic? If cloth, use starch and a mold such as on tin can cut open and shaped for the sail.
  18. mtaylor
    Hello Alex, Welcome to MSW. I'm one who would love to see your build log.
  19. mtaylor
    Here's another good video that puts the movie in the historical context:
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    I'm saving this as I will need to study and learn from it. Thank you, Alexander.
  21. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Smudger.
  22. mtaylor
    I don't plan on it... I'm loving where I a I'm staying put... I love it where I'm at.
  23. mtaylor
    Where are you located? If in the States, Ages of Sail has them as does (I think) Model Expo. Both are sponsors here.
  24. mtaylor
    If no one responds, try: http://www.dafinismus.de/ Daffy sells photo etch in the 1:100 scale but they seem to work for a wide range. I'm using his hooks for my 1:65 build.
  25. mtaylor
    Nice progress, Sjors and she's looking good from here.

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