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  1. mtaylor
    John, We all poke each other with that Sharpie. I'm covered in polka dots.
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    It's great to hear you're back in the saddle again. And no, I won't play Gene Autry. But seriously, this is excellent news. BTW, Danny's Vulture did have, as I recall, a meeting with the floor or an approximation to it as I recall.
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    Looking very good, Frank... I'm seeing your trucks and parrells, and I think the trucks are supposed to be smaller than the rollers (beads) to allow the rollers to contact the mast when raising or lowering the yard. I'm going to use your idea for making the trucks as it seems to work a treat.
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    Be bold, Patrick, be bold...
  5. mtaylor
    Patrick, this continues to be a feast for the eyes... I love those cushions as they add more detail than expected.
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    I'm glad that things are going well... however, I have to go find some mind bleach for that picture. <shudders>
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    John, Consider making a spread sheet for these measurements... a macro can be developed convert the input measurement (say, French) and output in English along with the scale measurements for 1:32 and 1:36. It'll take some thought and de-bug time to do but probably worth it. I think there's a calculator available on line to convert the French to English but the last time I saw it was a few years ago so I'm not sure it's still around.
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    Even the little saws (MicroMark, Proxxon, Dremel, etc.) can take a finger or two. After getting my thumb nicked badly (there's still dried blood on the print that hangs on the wall behind the saw), I use push sticks, fingerboards, and never, never, use it when I'm tired or distracted. And even using the 3" table saw, I stand off to one side just in case. I close the door to the workshop and that's a signal to my Admiral 'don't come in unless it's a matter of life or death'. She understands. I am looking at making one of those strip jigs....
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    Beautiful work, Mick. Congratulations. As for how long the next one takes? It will take as long as it takes...One can't rush things, right?
  10. mtaylor
    Beautifully done, Grant. The craftsmanship is excellent.
  11. mtaylor
    Beautiful and peaceful looking countryside, Nenad. And it has a history which makes it meaningful also. I hope you and kids have a great trip.
  12. mtaylor
    Beautiful work, Remco.
  13. mtaylor
    Keith, One source might be Lavery's Arming and Fitting English Ships of War 1600-1815 which has a lot of good info but not perhaps, what you're looking for.
  14. mtaylor
    Contact Dr. Per at this link: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/474-therapy-for-shipaholics/ We have our own group already...
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    SOS, I think you're in good company. I read that Hahn did that a lot as he felt he had more control.
  16. mtaylor
    I find what Mark (Blue Pilot) said.. toothpick and wax paper. I use it also for CA. A little goes a long way.
  17. mtaylor
    She's going to be a beauty, Nils. Lovely lines and your usual excellent details are already showing up.
  18. mtaylor
    I have to keep reminding myself how tiny those parts really are.... amazing work, my friend.
  19. mtaylor
    This looks to be a fun build, Ken. Mind if I tag along?
  20. mtaylor
    That is a different method. It's fascinating to watch this come together.
  21. mtaylor
    It makes a lot of sense, Nigel. It sounds like you've put a fair amount of thought into this so it should work. As much as I love the color and texture of ebony, it sure is a pain to work with though.
  22. mtaylor
    Hi Nigel, Fully planked both sides. Admiralty orders. The battens have been removed and planking is progressing. Carl... oh yeah...he did it. A lot of fussing and agonizing going on as well as some real-world distractions. Stay tuned.... we'll see where this goes.
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    Cathead, I think you're pretty much spot on. I've seen a display years ago (at the Arch in St. Louis) and I recall those engines being on most of the riverboat models they were showing.
  24. mtaylor
    I would suppose that companionways on some ships could be removed and sent below for air circulation or as part of clearing for action but I have no evidence. I'm thinking that they're like the roundhouses (cabins) that appear on some ships on the quarterdeck. On French ships, they're supposed to be very temporary except for one on certain frigates and that was the one for the captain. Around 1790, IIRC, they banned them totally.
  25. mtaylor
    Nigel, Only one way I know to do that with ebony.. spile the wales and laminate from thin stock. There are some who say soaking in acetone will remove the oli and make things bend a bit... but I've not tried it. If a little soak and head won't do it, I'm firmly in the laminate camp.

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