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  1. mtaylor
    Dave, The others have used up all the superlatives but that video is great. What a moment to have captured.
  2. mtaylor
    Mayor? Nah.. I'm just a bilge rat. That hull looks pretty darn good to me. The rework of the bow area is very impressive work.
  3. mtaylor
    Have you seen how Chuck makes his blocks? There's a special cutter for the mill that he uses. I'm not sure how that would work at the larger size of your ship, however.
  4. mtaylor
    Wow... that is beautiful, Siggi. I'm looking forward to whatever it is you're doing next.
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    JP, I have one similar to this: http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=4959&category=1271799306 Actually, it's the same just a different brand (Micromark). Harbor Freight and Grizzly sell the same model but this is the lowest price I've seen. My lathe goes up to 2500 rpm and works ok on wood as long as you use a slow feed rate. The catch is, that a wood lathe will have a bigger distance between the chuck and tailstock but for our purposes, you'll need a support to keep the wood from flexing when turning masts and yards. If you'll mostly be doing small parts, go with what you can afford. There's other ways to turn masts and yards than a lathe. But a metal lathe is infinitely more versatile than a wood lathe.
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    Brian, Check your browser settings for spellcheck. I'm not sure why you'd be getting an error on those words. I'm on IE 10 and no problem with them.
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    Tom, Sometimes, timing is everything. Since it seems like it is the right time, you're on your way. Hope you don't mind if I tag along.
  8. mtaylor
    This is great news and a great start, Joss. I'll just stand quietly over in the corner...
  9. mtaylor
    Beautiful deck, Bob.
  10. mtaylor
    I have digital readouts on the lathe so I can use either/or. The mill is inches. But.. I use measurements from plans or take the dimensions offered on the plans. Convert as needed.
  11. mtaylor
    Sam, I don't see where it's a problem to use the block. It definitely looks better and more secure. The only reason I can think of why you wouldn't use the block is if the bowspit went through the deck to the deck below it. And there would be... a block.
  12. mtaylor
    We may notice, but we won't tell.
  13. mtaylor
    I agree with Crackers... what looks good to you. However, you indicate that you're not happy with them the way they are. Then paint them by all means.
  14. mtaylor
    I'm looking forward to the presentation, Dave. Should be one of those great moments.
  15. mtaylor
    Thanks Remco. I'll give it a try when I get closer to needing cannon. I was thinking of a cutter as a file on brass would take forever. I'm just trying to think outside the box on some things.
  16. mtaylor
    A beautiful build, Frank. Congratulations.
  17. mtaylor
    Remco, I'm curious about that brass duplicator for spokes. Do you think something like that would for turning cannons in brass? I'm looking ahead at 28 cannon....
  18. mtaylor
    Interesting problem.... This is a first. As for mounting the whole assembly, maybe glue and pin the trucks to the deck and the half breeching rope, harden it with CA or epoxy. Or maybe run a wire in the middle of it? It would need to be secured to the deck to help hold things in place. A bit of cantilever construction methinks.
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    Greg, The answer is "yes".. it can be done. The only problem is that the lines scale up also in thickness. I've settled into 1:64 and I have plans for some that are 1:96 which have been enlarged. That's the biggest pitfall I can see. If you're not careful, some parts will be bigger than others.
  20. mtaylor
    Pete, Here's everything you might want to know... http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/4339-announcing-the-model-ship-world-ship-kit-database-project/ It's pinned at the top of this sub-forum.
  21. mtaylor
    Rats... That Garret-Wade honing guide looks perfect for the small plane blades. It's rough being a toolholic. On the bright side, there's a good holiday coming up for making a gift to myself.
  22. mtaylor
    What shihawk and Nils said. Also, it's a matter of practice and "feel". Put some beeswax on the line before rigging as this will help keep the humidity out of the fibers.
  23. mtaylor
    Crackers, Yes. That would work.
  24. mtaylor
    Nice work on the Niagara Brian. Spot the cabins and see if you have finger room. I would think that the rails need to be in place before the cabins and other things as you'll want to make sure they are in securely. Some pin them in place for security.
  25. mtaylor
    Float a 10 pound chunk of ice the aquarium. <very evil grin>

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