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  1. mtaylor
    That is a well done model, Tim. All the PE and added details make it special. Congratulations.
  2. mtaylor
    Hi Robbyn, It's great to hear that the surgery is over and the foot is healing. Nice work on the cap rail as that looks to be a tricky piece of work.
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    Jack, I'm just catching up. Nice work on the windlass and an excellent job of sorting out the "mystery part". Flagstaff cap, huh? My impression was that it was a roller for a chain or something. Good going on the build.
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    Ian, Could it be that the tiller and sweep are below the deck and what is above the deck (rudder post) is for the emergency tiller? I've seen this in numerous builds of English ships and it seems to be common.
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    Empathize isn't word for it. I understand and embrace it. Mike, will you be reworking the bulkheads also as I'm gathering the lines are different? What you might give some thought to is your Pegasus for building, and then work on this one for planning, etc. (Yeah.. I want to see you scratchbuilding, my friend. I think you'll do a fantastic job of it. ) I'm curious why you picked 1:75 instead of 1:64?
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    I'm agreeing with John... I wonder what you do have up your sleeve for this...? Everything is looking good, my friend.
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    Druxey, I'm curious why you're making form out of two half hulls instead of one. Is that just to ensure symmetry?
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    I'm sorry to hear about her also, Nenad. I'm glad for you this "hell week" is over. I hope there won't be another for a long time to come.
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    Cathead, I seem to recall seeing those grasshoppers on model at the St. Louis Arch museum many years ago. No explanation, etc. but it sure didn't look the same as the models with the landing stages. Now I know what they did. A very clear and lucid explanation. You're right... the Missouri and even the upper Mississippi (above St. Louis) are totally different than the lower. Or perhaps, "were" is more appropriate ever since the Army Engineers added dams, locks, and levees.
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    This is fantastic work, Giampiero. The working cabinet doors and drawers is impressive.
  11. mtaylor
    De-Construction Time.... The first pic shows some of the problem.. very rough, not symmetrical. IF I had known then what I know now, it would have been done differently. I tried to follow Hahn's method of small shaped pieces between the framing. FAIL. The second photo shows my solution. This piece is the prototype out of basswood. I'm cutting the real deal out of cherry for strength. My plan is to remove the small bits of wood and mortise this piece onto the frames. It's symmetrical and more importantly matches the seating for the taffrail. The planking will cover the framing and this piece. Here's another prototype shot.. the new frame piece and the taffrail. The taffrail will be boxwood. I'm changing my wood choices for boxwood for the trim and decorations. Once the framing is in and the stern planked and sanded, I'll add the taffrail. To be continued........
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    All I do is clean up on a regular basis, like once a week. My workshop is a spare bedroom and thus, clutter and sawdust are a direct violation of Admiralty Orders. I also clean up as I go. If I use the saw, when I'm done, it gets vacuumed. Same for sanding dust.
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    Ron, that doesn't sound like good news but I hope it all turns out well. Take care.
  14. mtaylor
    I've been following Jeff's advice and I don't own a Byrnes Saw. The advice, however, is solid and the Thurston blades do seem to last a long time.
  15. mtaylor
    Unusual and different, I must admit. I can't wait to see this... but, I'll be patient. Work before fun.
  16. mtaylor
    Ben, Engine looks great. Luckily, this is a hobby so do what's important first. We'll be patient.
  17. mtaylor
    Sweet lines, Micheal. I'm impressed with the inside also.
  18. mtaylor
    Paul, You're doing a wonderful build with lots of detail. Wonderful.
  19. mtaylor
    A beautiful ship in a beautiful setting, Nils. You are an amazing builder.
  20. mtaylor
    An excellent recovery, Noah. I think "bummed out" wouldn't describe it, though. From my end, there would be more angst.
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    Indeed it has, Joel.
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    Richard, Liver of sulfur only works on copper. It won't do brass.
  23. mtaylor
    I just finished spiling my current build. It was a first for me and it does beat edge bending. I actually did both due to some of the compound curves and tapers involved so spliing got it close then bending, twisting, etc. Spiling wins hands down, IMO.
  24. mtaylor
    Don, If you click on the link, it opens... look to the left The red arrow shows the download icon. This will open another window. Make sure the two buttons have been clicked... the ones with the red arrow. When done, click the button with the blue arrow. I hope this helps.
  25. mtaylor
    Bob, Usually, the area that you have labeled "shadow" is solid except for a door. The quarter galleries are the Captain's and senior officer's seats of ease. One on each side. There would be the three windows on the outside of it however. Other than that, everything is looking sharp.

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