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  1. mtaylor
    So close... Wonderful work, Pat. Just wonderful. And the case is ready to boot. I'm looking forward to your launching and display her proudly.
  2. mtaylor
    Beautiful build, Mike. Congratulations.
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    I didn't know McDuff was still around. Hopefully he'll come back after he's finished with McBeth. Goofy? Nope, no more than any of the rest of us. Do be careful with the ebony and wear a facemask as the dust can be anything from mildly allergenic to toxic depending on your immune system. Plus it gets everywhere and stains blades and sandpaper. The upside is that it looks great. I can't judge nor critique wood choices as where on the model it is located and the finishing of it is everything.
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    Just amazing work and those figures add so much to this ship. Wonderful, Nils.
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    Sweet work on the timbers, Tom.
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    Super nice work, Denis. I'm fascinated by where this is headed.... I have no idea, but fascinated anyway.
  7. mtaylor
    Just stunning and a feast for the eyes.
  8. mtaylor
    Did you check the pinned topic at the top of this sub-forum: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/384-where-to-buy-wood/ ? Midwest woods used to sell more than basswood and I don't know if they still do. Many local hobby shops used to carry them. I think they have a website. Been awhile since our local shop carried them so I don't know what's available. Do you have a small table saw? There's quite a few places that sell sheet stock that can be ripped.
  9. mtaylor
    Where do you find the Abranet, Jack? I can find it on the 'Net but do local stores like Lowes, carry it?
  10. mtaylor
    Les, For color.... usually they seem to be white on the bottom. As for the rest.. I think it's Captain's choice. Here's a link to a pinned topic for Chuck's longboat kit: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/629-18th-century-english-longboat-by-chuck-c1760/ Here's the search result for longboats in the kit builds: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1 In the scratch area, there's a few builds of longboats only but most longboat builds are part of the ship project.
  11. mtaylor
    Cats and dogs know when need to stop working and go do something fun. Or at least that's the way it seems. I love those hatches.
  12. mtaylor
    Erik, Those are great memories and should be cherished. I'm sure he loved the updates and also had fond memories of those trips also. I can't think of a more fitting tribute than dedicating this build to him. No rush on getting back into things... you'll get things sorted out when the time is right.
  13. mtaylor
    She's getting there, Denis. That deck is getting crowded a bit but I love all the details going into her.
  14. mtaylor
    Have you ever noticed that it's often put: "You're going to go play with your boats again?".
  15. mtaylor
    Isinglass windows if there's a cabin perhaps etched?
  16. mtaylor
    Ah.... found it: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3161647 This should get update on the PC working again. But... it is Microsoft so your milage may vary.
  17. mtaylor
    I think Jay provided a lot of inspiration. I do recall what Carl mentioned about the drillpress....
  18. mtaylor
    Joss, While you're probably right about not adding the station numbers, you might consider adding frame numbers if you haven't already. Looking good still.
  19. mtaylor
    Julie, There's a known issue as MS "upgraded" the Update from their end and issued a patch for the computers. You might Google "Windows 7 Windows Update" and then get the update early in the process.
  20. mtaylor
    That's good to know then. I Googled and dug around and all I found on crowsfeet were one's like I posted. Just can't trust Google anymore.....
  21. mtaylor
    Mike, I think that came from here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/5783-a-review-of-a-mini-mill-from-little-machine-shop/ Jay did a topic on tricks and tips that might also help: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11214-how-to-make-best-use-of-your-milling-machine-tips-and-techniques/
  22. mtaylor
    Jack, Looks good to these eyes. I daresay that you should probably use the tools you're comfortable with.
  23. mtaylor
    Mark Crowsfeet were later than this and went from the front of the top to a euphroe and back up to the top, repeatedly. See the first pic/drawing attached. These run between the stays and involve blocks... bunches of blocks. You can see them on the shot of my Wasa attached.
  24. mtaylor
    The rigging is going to give me headaches and probably induce me to partake of adult beverages. As a side project I'm seeing how small I can make feedthroughs with sheaves (real or dummy) for the lines that go through the hull and belay to a cleat. Worst case... I'll just drill a hole The plan may not be viable, but i don't see any other choice except to install the main mast and associated yards and then rig it before I add the quarterdeck. That just doesn't seem prudent. To facilitate this, I'll have to cut her free from the build board once the gundeck is planked and ceiled. That will give me about 2 inches less of framing in the way.
  25. mtaylor
    Dave, I have no idea what it's called either but the Wasa had it also. Seemed to be common for the era.. so there must be a name for it besides "headache" or "reason to consume large quantities of alcohol". Edit: I checked Mondfeld... They're simply called "stays". Later those blocks and lines were not used.

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