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  1. mtaylor
    Sweet, John... just impeccably sweet.
  2. mtaylor
    I'm hearing good things about Maristella and Dusek. Also any kit with a practicum that Chuck did, like Syren, Cheerful, even the longboats. Hopefully you get other answers as the only kits I've had hands on with were AL and Billings... both very bad for beginners.
  3. mtaylor
    Crude.. I and the others don't think so. And I thought I was harsh on myself.....
  4. mtaylor
    You might have a look here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-rigging-and-sails.php The article by John Tilley. Some of the links are dead as it's an old article but still a very good one.
  5. mtaylor
    Very ingenious method of making those pieces, William.
  6. mtaylor
    A miniature chess set in the making.... as well as a great SIB.
  7. mtaylor
    Thanks for the "likes" and comments. Pat... I don't think DARPA will care... they have bigger lasers... much bigger like mulit-MW. Here's the update.. Center line planking is finished and sanded. I've added the bitts that needed to be installed before the planking was done. I'm working on the three ladders going down to the lower deck while I still have access to that. I'd hate to drop one and then figure out how to fish it out. Seems Mr. Murphy has been running rampant around these parts lately. I'm also in the process of building the coamings and grates. I'm going to put blue tape over them before doing the rest of the planking and ceiling just to keep crap from dropping down into the interior. I'm still wanting to keep as much of the furniture out of the way as I can for the ceiling spalls so those other bits and pieces will have to wait. As a sidenote, I only sanded of the loose char and ash as ended up with a nice thin black line between planks for the caulking. Pressing on..... and as always, comments, critiques, better ideas, are always welcome.
  8. mtaylor
    Michael, I believe they still use lacquer on those, Michael. Is there a manufacturer's name available to you and/or the part number? Might be able to get a spec sheet off the web.
  9. mtaylor
    Beautiful work, Aydin. I'm looking forward to seeing her on the water like everyone else.
  10. mtaylor
    Congratulations on finishing this beautiful model, Pat. She looks a treat in her new home.
  11. mtaylor
    Ah.. the important things get in the way and that's great to see. Congratulations Grandpa on the Grandpa Duties.
  12. mtaylor
    Yes. I'm using this for straight pieces and curved one for things like beams. The curved one is pretty custom since not all curves are the same. It dawned on my just now, I don't have a picture of the beam jig, just the straight one.
  13. mtaylor
    Mike, Have a look a this which I used for sanding the beams... Seemed to work pretty well. the center piece keeps the wood in place yet the beams can move as they need.
  14. mtaylor
    This so cool, Mike. I look forward to watching this build. Interesting kit and for the price, it looks like a great deal. I'm seeing more kits with pre-spiled planking...
  15. mtaylor
    Anthony, Since you know someone who has one, will it machine brass?
  16. mtaylor
    Fantastic details, Denis. Almost too many to absorb but keep 'em coming. She's looking a very workmanlike trawler.
  17. mtaylor
    Just wow, Nenad. Her majesty just keeps getting better and better.
  18. mtaylor
    Beautiful work to date, Pat, along with some very heavy research. It does seem almost a pity to paint and copper that hull though. She has some good looking lines.
  19. mtaylor
    Thanks for the comments and the "likes". Things have been somewhat at a standstill while I test "feedtrough sheave" making... so far I'm not happy with the results. I'm also finishing up the thick stuff center planking of the gundeck and discovered a few challenges... like the plans seem to be distorted near the bow. The centerline veers to the starboard by a max of 1/16" which means much of my centerline planking is a tad off at the bow. I'm correcting this as I wish to cut the deck planks on the laser. Will it be easier than hand spiling? Probably not, but there's a lot of fun running the Deathstar and I'm pretty happy the way the thick center planking is coming out. Lastly, I'm waiting for a new lens for the Deathstar. Current lens is a 2.0" (50.8mm) focus length and the one on order is a 2.5" (63.5MM). What this should do is give me a better kerf with less of an angle (or wedge when viewed from the end of the cut) as the beam will be "thinner". There's a technical explanation but I'll keep it simple for now. I'm in the process of modifying the spacers that hold the table in place to adjust for this additional focal length. Just trying some different things.... I do hope to have a real update with pictures sometime this weekend.
  20. mtaylor
    I'm thinking that's more like a CNC Milling Machine. One could probably do all sorts of neat things with it including turning cannon. That's if it works to the specs. Chinese machine?
  21. mtaylor
    That is one impressive capstan and the hawk just looks perfect on it. Beautiful work, Wayne.
  22. mtaylor
    Ah.... Occam's razor strikes again. Simple and elegant, Tony.
  23. mtaylor
    Terry, It will boil down to what works for you. Many of us find it's easier to work the masts and yards off ship. Get as much done as possible and then step. Others go the other way and build the masting and yards up in place. I personally find getting as much done off ship works best for me.
  24. mtaylor
    Decades ago, there was a rattle can of paint that had a texture.. a "crinkle" finish. I'm not sure if they still make it or what colors would work. A lot of the old hot rodders used it on valve covers and the like. There might be other ways of achieving this... maybe lacquer over enamel?
  25. mtaylor
    Nice work on the lower deck, Tony. The extra step and research on the knees was beneficial and shows in the appearance.

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