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  1. mtaylor
    Yep... you're right. I didn't have my thinking cap on straight.
  2. mtaylor
    Well.. that's about normal. I've found it takes some sometimes careful re-wording of the search to find what we need in this hobby.
  3. mtaylor
    Nice progress that looks wonderful, Hamilton. Keep telling us what's on the menu and I think there will a bunch of us outside your door on Christmas. Have a great one.
  4. mtaylor
    I went the same way but since you wanted "origin"... I had to fine hone the search... baggiewrinkles then added until I found something: definition, etymology, and finally hit it on: origin I'm not the brightest light in the chandelier.
  5. mtaylor
    Have look here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/materials_and_tools/ToolsNotToBotherWith.pdf The general answer that's been posted many times is: save your money.
  6. mtaylor
    I was wondering the same thing that Greg mentioned. Your output and quality is amazing. This goes way beyond a "like" button. It's a masterpiece. Edit.. I needed to find out what the broaching was about.. now I know: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broaching_(metalworking) Your builds are an education unto themselves. Thanks for that also.
  7. mtaylor
    The only reference to it's origin that I could find by Googling is: https://books.google.com/books?id=Fp63wWByImQC&pg=PA16&lpg=PA16&dq=baggywrinkle+etymology&source=bl&ots=dvNAIl65rv&sig=R2NGugN_d39jN1wF2fj3OnoFcQg&hl=en&sa=X&ei=rSyTVPnSLMSeggSTt4DgDg&ved=0CD0Q6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=baggywrinkle%20etymology&f=false
  8. mtaylor
    Lovely gallery, Sjors. Looks spot on.
  9. mtaylor
    Lee, It looks like that joggle in the middle got sorted out with the keel and limber. As for the breasthook, I think it connects to the stem and to the frames.
  10. mtaylor
    Alan, Check the link Tom gave at ModelExpo. They claim down to #80.
  11. mtaylor
    Just stunning...So much excellent research into this, there should be a book on it.
  12. mtaylor
    It's sad that he doesn't at least get an acknowledgement.
  13. mtaylor
    I'd suggest you call them and ask. I seriously doubt that any (ok.. almost all) of modelers have a clue on that question. Let us know what you find out.
  14. mtaylor
    Fletch, I haven't done a Constitution but I did do a Billing Wasa (single planked kit) that I double planked. What I did was used a cherry veneer that's about the thickness of cardstock. To minimize sanding and the chance of sand-through, the first planking has to be very smooth and the use of filler is needed.
  15. mtaylor
    I might be wrong, but back then when she was sailing, I doubt that they had gloss or semi-gloss paint. Varnish maybe....
  16. mtaylor
    I think Tadeusz may have your answer. A various times they also hung barrels off the chainplates to soak the salted meat to get the salt or soaking peas and/or beans out before cooking. I've also seen accounts where a barrel was set up by a scupper to catch rainwater, but that doesn't appear to be the case here since it's sunny.
  17. mtaylor
    Congratulations, Mick. Looks perfectly at home in her case with the map. Ok,... what's the next project of which you speak?
  18. mtaylor
    Lee, She's looking pretty good. A little fairing and the framing should work for you. The only thing I see that might give you problems is a couple frames in the mid ship area that might have to be de-glued and re-set but that will depend on how flexible the frames are. If they're flexible enough, a bit of heat might work to move them into position and then the wales and deck clamps to secure them.
  19. mtaylor
    Impressive work. Looking at the pictures, I'd say you had built quite a few models. For a first model, it's even more impressive.
  20. mtaylor
    If he didn't count, we'd think it odd that there was a large hole in the middle. Ok. seriously nice work, Ben. Looking superb.
  21. mtaylor
    And a working ballista on top of everything else. Wow! Sometimes I think we really are an obsessive bunch. Instead of a wooden dowel, would some brass rod painted wood color work? Not that I'm also obsessive...
  22. mtaylor
    I zoomed in the bottom photo.... looks great. I thought the others were "in process" pics. No dishonesty.
  23. mtaylor
    Which quarks? The up, down, or strange? I've ordered some fresh Higg's Bosons so well see what happens.
  24. mtaylor
    Interesting tests, Mike. I like it. I think that light blue on the maple would work very well for bulwark area of the friezes. Hahn used RIT clothing dye for his and that worked well. I think the newer stains with color are probably easier and better.
  25. mtaylor
    What a lovely ship's boat. Sweet lines and planking.

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