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  1. mtaylor
    I forgot.. LittleMachineShop has this one: http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=4962&category=1387807683 It's the same as the MM but with the non-tilting column.
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    Chris, I went with the Little Machine Shop version for my second mill. The MM mills have the tilting post which isn't as secure as it could be. Check the prices including shipping as depending on freight charges it can make a significant difference.
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    Nice going on the cart, Jerry. Looking at it, one wouldn't think it was done on a budget. I never considered how heavy your ships would be when you started them but it's an eye-opener.
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    I'll assume you also have a scroll saw? Mills.... a vice, assorted mills (ball and plunge and standard set), a rotary table with a 4 jaw chuck (not necessary but really a nice to have tool), There's lots of jigs you can make. There's a topic here that's a lot of help: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11214-how-to-make-best-use-of-your-milling-machine-tips-and-techniques/ There's also this place which has a lot of information: http://www.littlemachineshop.com/Products/product_new.php Have alook at the Info Center and the Learning Center tabs. Lathes.... This has a lot of solid info: http://www.mini-lathe.com/Default.htm A lot of the accessories will depend on what you'll use them for.. 4-jaw and 3 jaw chucks, live centers, etc. As for using a mill as a drill press... that works. Some mills are eaiser to use as drill press (a drill press type handle in addition to the crank). My drill press really never has been used since I got the mill. I hope this helps. Chances are, you'll spend as much on tooling as you did on the base unit. But careful research can reduce the costs, such as "beginner tool sets", Amazon, etc. There's also a lot of junk out there... mostly from China.
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    Johann, What the others have said about details and time. This isn't a competition. As long as you are enjoying the journey, that's all that matters. You're doing amazing work and I, for one, love being along for this journey.
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    Beauty. She's just fantastic looking, Keith.
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    I like the way that roller came out. Looks sharp.
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    I hope your not following too closely. My cross-section warped somehow in the last couple of years. In an air-conditioned and humidity controlled house, yet.
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    It's great to see you back, Chris. The Confed is looking outstanding.
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    You have been busy then with all those models, Glenn. Beautiful work on both.
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    Speechless...
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    Another award.. just wow!!!! And well-deserved also.
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    Sorry about the pain... I hope it gets better. What a great looking puppy, but be patient. Sort of like model ship building.. we just have to wait on some things. You get a cat on the lap, I get a dog. Hmm... they pick the most inconvenient times to take a nap.
  14. mtaylor
    The chuck is all I ever use with the dremel and it works very well down to the pretty much the smallest size.
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    Tony, It boils down to your choice and what you can live with. I hacked off the top of frame 5 because I too screwed it up. But I can live with that decision. My goal was to learn and if it came out looking presentable, I was going to be ok with it.
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    Sweet work on the gallows, Denis. You are moving along rapidly on her.
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    It's great to see an update, Frank. She's looking super. It's a bit odd to see what looks like a balcony until one sees some of these Chinese ships. The weathering is perfect.
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    Super nice work, Bob.
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    Lovely work, Marsalv. It's great to see that you are back.
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    I'm looking forward to your log also. Definitely double check the copies for accuracy as sometimes (usually?) they don't copy at exactly 200% due to the machine not being accurate. It's a function of copiers and scanners at 100% to prevent counterfeiting of currency and many times that inaccuracy continues for enlargements and downsizing.
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    Sorry Les. I think it's a lesson we've all had to learn... search first, then ask before buying. Painful at times.
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    One way around the problem is either blinds on the window or a solid back (even temporary) on the display case. Mike gave a good link and also paints will fade in direct sunlight.
  23. mtaylor
    Les, There's more here that you probably don't want to know... http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/materials_and_tools/ToolsNotToBotherWith.pdf The article database is here and filled with useful info: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-modeling-articles-and-downloads.php
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    Eric, Look for EdT's build log here on MSW also. The books are worth every penny, IMO.
  25. mtaylor
    Looking at the last pictures, one would never know this isn't wood. I like the lines, Obviously a large hold for the cargo which gives an interesting shape to the rest of the hull, especially at the stern.

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