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  1. I guess since enginuity is the key on this... I turned all the cannons on my Constellation from brass using a Dremel and some files. Sometimes you just have to go for whatever works. Necessity is he mother of invention after all.
  2. Thanks, John. In all fairness... this was a new product when I got mine. Support has ramped up since then. For what the machine was targeted (model railway mostly with thn woods) it would work fine. I needed something more robust and with more power. I now have it via the upgrade path. If I were doing this over, the MM would never have been considered. But times change and so does the market.
  3. Andy is right and also, take a look at the exchanges rates against the Pound. Seems the BREXIT vote is causing all sorts of issues and the value of the Pound is just one of them.
  4. Julie, I'm not sure what you want to turn, but with a wood lathe, turning metal is problematical as far as getting good surfaces and holding dimensions.
  5. Thanks for the comments everyone. Keith, Here's two links.... Given that the way the market is changing and products being changed and improved, there's a lot better machines out there at reasonable prices.
  6. Nope, not going to like that post... I hope your tricks work.
  7. When in doubt, Dave, go with the plans. There's been so many changes over the years that she probably only matches the plans in her hull shape. Ok.. maybe some other areas also.
  8. Proof of life... At least I hope it is.... After testing my memory and eye-hand coordination (along with many and sundry "honey-do's"... I'm finally back. Bear with me if my terminology isn't correct and feel free to correct it. I'm still have some memory issues with words, names, and phrases. First up... I've started planking the bulwarks. One strake done so far but it's a start. And ran a production run on the Death Star and cut out probably 30 cannon carriages. A lot more than I'll need of this size (gundeck only) but I want to have spares in case I tank a few. Hmm... photo work needs more practice but damn if it doesn't feel great to make some sawdust.
  9. Congratulations, E.J. Beautifully done. I hope you'll post a pic or two when she's in her new home. I'm hoping your doing a case.....
  10. A very nice recovery, Sjors. If you find any extra mojo, send it my way. Seems that my "get up and go" has "got up and went".
  11. There's a problem with tea... it's acidic and over a period of time (varies with strength of tea, dying time, and other factors) the line will disintegrate.
  12. I too am sorry to hear about the injury. I hope healing goes well and surgery not needed.
  13. For burrs, if your dentist is uncooperative, have look on EBay. I bought a large pile of burrs (a lifetimes worth?) for under $50 (US). Same for the other instruments. I'm sometimes amazed at what is available. Also check Amazon as lot of folks won't use EBay and Amazon is the next best thing.
  14. Nenad, that is a masterpiece in miniature. Just beautiful.
  15. What Danny said goes for me also.... As for what's on your list.. the only one I know personally is the Billings Wasa (from about 10 years ago). I'd rate it as for experienced builders with scratch building skills needed. It is the most accurate of the Wasa kits however. It will boil down to your choice, of course.
  16. Hi Vic, Welcome to MSW. There's quite a few battleship/battlecruiser builds in the Kit area so you might have a look there. I'd suggest starting a log and as for parts and pieces, take a look here and ask if don't see anything that helps: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/forum/15-discussion-for-a-ships-deck-furniture-guns-boats-and-other-fittings/
  17. Hi Bryan, Welcome to MSW. Life sometimes gets in the way. I think we've all been there. I'm looking forward to seeing your log.
  18. Joe, You'll have to compare specs on a part by part basis. I had a Micorlux (the mini) mill and went with a LittleMachinShop brand. All the tools seem to be compatible including the collet set. But your milage may vary. Note that there probably are some things not compatible and also that some(!) of the MicroMark stuff isn't always the highest quality but seems I lucked out on the milling machine tools and lathe as far as quality.
  19. Nice work, Rob. I fell behind in following and I love a kit bash as it expands one's skills and horizons. Even us lurkers learn.
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