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  1. mtaylor
    The Billing's Wasa was my first kit... until after I opened the box and took a good look. I immediately backpedaled for a simpler kit (the AL Scottish Maid). So it ended up being my second ship... and took 11 years as life got in the way a lot.
  2. mtaylor
    John, Google "heat shrink tubing" without the quotes..
  3. mtaylor
    We have a topic for that: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3869-so-where-do-you-do-yours-then-model-making-that-is/
  4. mtaylor
    Is there a link to a dealer?
  5. mtaylor
    Cool Jeff. I was worried that at some point you'd wonder why we didn't say anything. When you're fitting it back, just sand/carve and the offer it up. Repeat until it's where you want it. I think you'll be a lot happier with it.
  6. mtaylor
    Go up and look at Charlie's post again. It's more of a "type" than a real ship.
  7. mtaylor
    Those will be a nice touch, Frank.
  8. mtaylor
    Jeff, I'm bearing bad tidings... that gallery on the right (I attached a photo). Can you take it off and probably sand back the top to rotate it? Or maybe build out the bottom of it? It's a bit on the droopy side.. If you put on the main mast main course brace support (I think that's the right term) it won't be straight out. And I think you'll be happier with the stern view. I like the way you're coming along on this build. It's not the easiest one to do.
  9. mtaylor
    Those aren't davits, Jeff... there's two davits that stick straight out from the stern and are actually (on the real ship) moveable. The can be slid inboard. What you're asking about (I'm not sure of the name.... brainfart) are where the mainsail lower course yard braces belay to. Check the rigging drawings.
  10. mtaylor
    Chris pretty much said it all. But I'd like to add: If the planks are glued, and the glue is yellow or white, the glue is probably PVA, soak the joint with alcohol. If it's clear or cloudy and seems to be a plastic, it's probably CA, use acetone to soak the joint. If you use acetone, work on it outside and stay upwind of the fumes if you can. Good luck and do try to have fun with it.
  11. mtaylor
    I've got to get out more and make a trip to the east coast, I guess.
  12. mtaylor
    Interesting. I've not seen the strakes hooked in like that before, Druxey. I learn something (sometimes 2 somethings ) every day around here.
  13. mtaylor
    I'm quietly following along, Mick. I too think I'll learn a thing or two.
  14. mtaylor
    Thanks for feedback, comments, and likes. Garboard strake on both sides is in and I'm lining things off and sorting out the planking strategy. Right now, life keeps getting in the way.
  15. mtaylor
    Yeah... a bummer.. I've checking almost everyday... <fingers crossed>
  16. mtaylor
    I suspect that once you go back to the Syren, she'll be huge to you. This is incredible work. I can't believe those cannons though... wow.
  17. mtaylor
    I'm in total agreement with Dan.. Excellent marquetry. But I'm going to add.. beyond beautiful.
  18. mtaylor
    I think you've entered the "when in doubt, flip a coin" zone, Charlie. Ok.. exclude the Syren.
  19. mtaylor
    I think it's mandatory.... the expression I hear a lot is: "There will be blood". So we CA the wound or Band-Aid it and off we go again. A hardy bunch we are, aren't we?
  20. mtaylor
    Nice work on the masts, Matt.
  21. mtaylor
    Beautiful doors and an excellent technique.
  22. mtaylor
    Indeed, sir. It looks 1000% better. What was it, too far forward on the stave? Port side is shaping up wonderfully.
  23. mtaylor
    Kevin, If you'll at the photo from above that I've attached... note the red arrows.. I think your lower alligator clip is the responsible party that's where the greatest "pull" is. The knots as indicated by the arrows followed that curve of the shroud. The stave is above the curve and the upper alligator clip and had nothing to do with it.
  24. mtaylor
    Your joinery is incredible, Alexandru.
  25. mtaylor
    Kevin, It looks like the problem started back in post 1021. Try running vertical lines to match the shrouds before doing the ratlines as point of reference. Yeouch... that looks most of them need to be reworked. I think a lot of us end up re-doing ratlines, if that's any comfort. Edit.. brainstorm.... brace the masts over and slacken the first deadeye...

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