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  1. mtaylor
    Super work on the crew, Jack. They look appropriately motley... and a fantastic addition. Now you can knock them dead at the conference.
  2. mtaylor
    There are, as I recall, some tutorials for a couple CAD programs in the Databse... http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-modeling-articles-and-downloads.php
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    Wow!!!! <drops jaw to floor>
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    Just think I need to make a brief update.... there isn't any. I am grateful for the comments, the encouragement, the corrections, and the "push" to do better. After being down with a particular nasty bit of flu, i'm staring at the beast and realize I really really need new glasses. So.... on hold for a bit. I was going to cut a test cannon carriage but when I realized how tiny it is, I'd best wait. So, in the meantime, I'm fiddling with the drawings, sorting out the next steps, and waiting on a lumber delivery. It seems my maple went into full warp mode over the last year... <sigh> Plus I discovered no wood of the right size for the gun carriages. I don't think I'll change my ways at this point. Still learning so do-overs are part of life.
  5. mtaylor
    Congratulations, Tony on a well done cross-section.
  6. mtaylor
    Congratulations on a beautiful build, Hennie. I'm looking forward to seeing her on the dolphins.
  7. mtaylor
    Could be easier with a disk sander but my disk sander just spins away merrily at high speed. This little jewel is mounted on it's stand and has lower speeds. It worked for me but your experience may vary.
  8. mtaylor
    I too love the lights. They just set a model off and add something special. Wonderful work you've done on her.
  9. mtaylor
    Another way would be find a small pin (sewing type). Drill a hole in the bottom of the mast and put in the non-sharp edge of the pin (cut it down to length but not the point). You woudn't need much of the pin sticking out of the pin to poke it gently into the keel/false keel. CA it in place. This would work if there's only one deck. If there's two decks, then a bit of clue on mast to secure it to the decks would work.
  10. mtaylor
    Les, It would be a bit small but not much. The catch here is that many times the kit manufacturers use parts that are out of scale due to cost so you'll probably be closer than most of the kit items. I'd say go for it.
  11. mtaylor
    Nice work, Sjors. The devil is in the details but I know you'll get through them just fine.
  12. mtaylor
    Time to take a deep breath and have an adult beverage, Greg. The guns look good... and numerous.
  13. mtaylor
    Sweeeeeet!!!!! I love the look of her in place.
  14. mtaylor
    My condolences on the loss of your mother, Ulisus. It's never easy to lose a parent. Beautiful work on the cannon rigging.
  15. mtaylor
    Nice work, Jason. What an improvement. I suspect you're well on your way to The Darkside here....
  16. mtaylor
    I'm not gonna' like that post, Lextin. I'm sorry to hear the news. What happened?
  17. mtaylor
    Beautiful planking, Eric.
  18. mtaylor
    I went back to the beginning and then up to where you are now, Michael. Just "Wow"...... You've made a lot of progress.
  19. mtaylor
    Just beautiful, Kees. Those photos on the beach... if it weren't for the stand, one would think they're of the real ship.
  20. mtaylor
    I liked the post not because I like it but to acknowledge it. I remember the Thresher disaster with respect and sadness....
  21. mtaylor
    It's great to see you back, Danny. You were missed. I'm happy that all went well with the treatment.
  22. mtaylor
    Brian, They're really only a temporary type of product used during storing or shipping. The problem I can see is getting them out to bake any collected humidity which should be done periodically. Maybe hidden discretely in a display case might be better. I'm also not sure if they would draw the moisture out of the wood and cause premature aging.
  23. mtaylor
    Beautiful work, Jack. The base that you've done with all the bits and pieces adds a lot to her.
  24. mtaylor
    O'Brien reminds me of James Mitchner in that sometimes the story gets run over by the details. Even still... excellent reads.
  25. mtaylor
    Sweet work on the rigging, Jack. Just gets better and better.

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