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  1. mtaylor
    Wonderful work, Sherry. I don't see what's "wrong" with the railings. But then, the builder is the "worst critic"..
  2. mtaylor
    I quite agree with Carl... on ALL points. You're holding out on us Mick. We know you're one of the masters.
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    Indeed... wonderful work. That rudder is a masterpiece by itself.
  4. mtaylor
    Beautiful work Maury. The details in that photo are wonderful. Toni, you inspire more of us than you'll ever know.
  5. mtaylor
    Well done, Jeff. The pinrails look good, stanchions all nice and even.. And the puddening on the anchors is often overlooked.
  6. mtaylor
    Wonderful work. I'm sure your shamisen will look great.
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    Chris, Not needing is an MD. I'm surprised that first time in 20 years. I've been bit by every tool (power and otherwise) that I own. Luckily, minor damage. But as they say, "there will be blood". The good thing, if there is a good thing, is that we start being even more careful.
  8. mtaylor
    That is good news that things are going well. The drawings look very good. I think you're on the right track...
  9. mtaylor
    Great news that you're in the shop. You're tougher than you think you are. I think we all believe that it's "the docs"... As for family, I don't think we nag, do we? Now about more pictures... :)
  10. mtaylor
    Looks good in the engine room, Steve.
  11. mtaylor
    That would appear to be an excellent reward, in my opinion. Plus you made someone happy. Enjoy the reward.
  12. mtaylor
    Ah.. now I understand, John.
  13. mtaylor
    Lovely work.
  14. mtaylor
    As everyone else said, that's a great looking paddle wheel. Have fun on the trip.. take lots of pictures and by all means show the museum people pictures of your build.
  15. mtaylor
    I like that way, Mike... just frames and able to see what's inside.
  16. mtaylor
    John, I don't have those brands but it does seem to be a not uncommon issue. I use shims under the tool rather than the whole post as I use some 1/4" and some 1/8". I also have some 3/16" tool grade bar stock that I'll be making into special shape tools.
  17. mtaylor
    I love how that looks.
  18. mtaylor
    John, Do you need the body plans of the Venus?
  19. mtaylor
    Thanks Jeff. That will help many of us who weren't sure.
  20. mtaylor
    Hi Barbara, Have a look that the three pinned topic here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ And there's an article in the database on "Simple Hull Planking for Beginners" here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-framing-and-planking-articles.php These should go a long way on answering any of your questions.
  21. mtaylor
    Look good, Mike. Are you planking the exterior? Glue doesn't like poly.... Don't ask how I know.
  22. mtaylor
    Good luck with the surgery, Frank. I'll keep you in my thoughts and my fingers crossed. On the forestays, would tightening up the lanyard help or is there too much slack?
  23. mtaylor
    No answers here, Mike. I haven't seen any insects in wood stored in house...nor do I worry about humidity as the A/C and the heating system keep it pretty constant. I have some in plastic and some open in bins. The only thing about Swiss Pear that I see is light changes the color slowly from pink to a nice warm brown. I hope someone with more knowledge can help as I've wondered the same things myself.
  24. mtaylor
    Have a great birthday, Denis.
  25. mtaylor
    Izzy, The simple answer is... hmmm.... let re-phrase that... the MSW answer is: if you make the keel and the bulkheads or frames (POB or POF), then it's scratch. If you use the kit supplied keel, frames/bulkheads, it's a bash no matter what you do to it. At MSW, even after-market items, line, guns, blocks, etc. can be used. Now, other sites and organizations have different rules and some are pretty complex. Some say no after-market pieces like blocks, cannons, etc. on a scratch. I don't know if any require you to plant the trees from seed and grow your own wood, though. Basically, there's only two categories.. and that's purely for administrative separation. Kit builders are the same cloth as scratch builders and vice versa. We don't do "elitist" things and the staff put a stop to it pretty quick. We're all about having some fun and being better builders. As for why I'm scratching... I want something different than the kits. And even what I'm choosing to scratch haven't been done much. Come to think of it, the only other 1854 Constellation (I bashed the hell ouf the kit) is Jerry Todd's RC scratch build. Ignore me.. I'm an oddball. No desire to do a Vic or Connie, or any thing else mainstream.

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