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mtaylor

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  1. 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.
  2. Beauty. She's just fantastic looking, Keith.
  3. 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.
  4. It's great to see you back, Chris. The Confed is looking outstanding.
  5. Another award.. just wow!!!! And well-deserved also.
  6. 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.
  7. The chuck is all I ever use with the dremel and it works very well down to the pretty much the smallest size.
  8. 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.
  9. Sweet work on the gallows, Denis. You are moving along rapidly on her.
  10. 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.
  11. Lovely work, Marsalv. It's great to see that you are back.
  12. 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.
  13. Sorry Les. I think it's a lesson we've all had to learn... search first, then ask before buying. Painful at times.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. Eric, Look for EdT's build log here on MSW also. The books are worth every penny, IMO.
  17. 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.
  18. Looking good, Patrick. The deck lines are coming out and showing what a beautiful yacht this is.
  19. This is an interesting build method. Will the plug or mold be removed at some point?
  20. Historic Ship Models is an excellent beginner's reference would be my recommendation also..
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