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  1. mtaylor
    I think a bit more lift on the cam, Michael. You can more since this is a flathead, the head area can always be machined a tad. For lapping, I'd think some valve lapping compound maybe followed by some jeweler's rouge. One suggestion, though, on whatever way you do it... number the valves and the valve seats. Once their lapped, do not swap them.
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    Well done, sir. I salute you!
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    I didn't realize how big this model is until I saw the pic you holding the ladder against the mast. Very impressive work.
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    The rigging plans aren't in the book. I'd send the Lumberyard and e-mail and ask them. Not all plan sheets are on the website.
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    None of us (I think) like "eventful"... that's usually a bad sign. Great work on the shell room and mortar decks. Since those are "restorations", including the barge...I'd suggest putting them on the Scratch area and label them "Restoration". I'm looking forward to seeing that Barge again... though I wish it wasn't broken.
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    That's a good idea to move the support on a regular basis. Ahh.. things one never thinks of when setting up the jigs...
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    Beautiful work, Igor.
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    It took some doing to find the dialogue. That's quite clever, Daniel. I won't give it away. :)
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    I'm beginning to wonder if this dialogue has something to do with the man with the black beret (or hair?) and tiger camouflage shirt...? HIs clothing seems totally out of place.
  10. mtaylor
    The mini's are in the office supply section because they were originally being sold as "paper clamps". Yeah.. bizarre, I know.
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    Amazing....
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    Good work on the ladders, Popeye.
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    I won't tell if you won't tell.
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    Ok.. you literally used pig-lard then. Is the color permanent? I'm not sure my admiral would appreciate the smell of brass and pig-lard though.
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    The gentleman with the blue jacket... "here, use a bigger hammer."
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    I agree Harvey. It would take some thought on what to double up on.
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    Pig lard??????
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    Many of us have both because both have their purposes and uses. Both are dangerous. I do believe though, that practitioners of this hobby are probably a more careful lot since we're under no time constraints and we're trying to produce as perfect an output as possible. Also, I think most of us wouldn't fire up a power saw if we weren't feeling 100% and focused. The injuries in the workplace are a different matter entirely due to pressures to produce, to show up for work even if sick, etc.
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    If I may be so impertinent... give some thought to doubling up the lines on the belaying pins. There's no hard-fast rule that says one line per belaying pin.
  20. mtaylor
    Lextin, Try putting some finish on the test piece. Sharpies sometimes bleed.
  21. mtaylor
    Beautifully done. The details jump out and look marvelous.
  22. mtaylor
    I think that "Wow!" applies here. The amount of detail is incredible.
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    I'll echo what everyone else said, Popeye...first rate work.
  24. mtaylor
    I took a second look at that MicroMark laser cutter and also at what Chuck posted. They have that thing way over-priced. I saw it for as low as $485 without the Corel software. Specs are iffy, reviews.... don't ask... yeah...not good. Parts are impossible to come by. I'm not sure why, by the MM version requires a transformer to work in the States (the unit is built for 220V) while the other versions out there are 110V and some are 220V. Still..... this just doesn't seem to be a good deal at all. Then.. the angels sang, the gods smiled down. I saw the laser cutter I would want. Cuts wood and metal. Has a rotary type lathe attachment (turning cannon!!!!). I'd just need to convince the admiral that spending $25,000 is a good idea and also adding another room onto the house for it. :D
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    So far, so good as the saying goes.. Is the steering wheel glued down? If not, it needs to be rotated 90 degrees. You might want to give some thought to how you're going to install and rig the guns before going much further. The AL instructions are not the best but ideally, the guns almost need to go in before the catwalks otherwise you cant get to them.

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