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  1. mtaylor
    Glenn, It's not boring but fascinating. I'm one of those to whom a picture speaks as much if not more than words.
  2. mtaylor
    Thanks Frolick. I have the Belle Poule monograph as my bible on this. I also have Le Venus and Bonhomme Richard monographs as ancillary materal. Mr. Delacroix recommended using Belle Poule as the reference for rigging and other items as it's appropriate to the time period. The watch keeper's bench "Banc de quart", chicken coops, a "different" decking in the Great Cabin along with paneling there seem to be hallmarks of the French frigates and maybe bigger but I can't speak to them. I'm still going over things to get it right or at least as right as I can make it.
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    Cabrillo, I'd like to suggest you open a build log. Bring us up to date and carry on from there. I think there's lots of folks who would like to see your log.
  4. mtaylor
    Matti, On the ratlines, what I've used is a 50-50 mix of water and white glue brushed on. I find CA turns the line white but the white glue doesn't. As always, test before proceeding.
  5. mtaylor
    Go to the main page: http://modelshipworld.com/ . Down on right below the globe are number of dealers who help MSW by donating money, kits for auction, etc. You can also go here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/41-traders-dealers-buying-or-selling-anything-post-it-here/ and have a look at the pinned posts.
  6. mtaylor
    I don't see any build logs for this ship. I'd suggest start a build log and let us look over your shoulder. It'll be the best way to help, advice, and encouragement.
  7. mtaylor
    Gil, There was a system burp back in March. See here for additional info: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6021-server-maintenance-scheduled/ The root cause has been found and corrected and the site is now getting a different type of backup so this doesn't happen again.
  8. mtaylor
    He's also a sponsor.
  9. mtaylor
    And the rest of us think we have problems rigging our cannons.... Looking great Daniel.
  10. mtaylor
    I just asked about the alcohol based on an observation. Since there's no data on what it will do the wood, I'm probably going to stay with my current method of water and curling iron.
  11. mtaylor
    Hi all, For anymore discussion of the upcoming event.. please use this topic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8275-spring-msw-member-show-and-tell-meeting-discussion/ This way Dave can have his build log back.
  12. mtaylor
    I did it... but hit the mid-point as I wasn't seeing the fine graduations in hue. I guess it's time to push the eye doc about cataract surgery.
  13. mtaylor
    That is an excellent link Brian. You might consider posting it to Shore Leave also.
  14. mtaylor
    I'd start with a soft cloth and the right solvent for each glue (alcohol for PVA and acetone for CA). Wipe carefully and don't let it soak into the wood as it might loosen the planks. If that fails, sand. When gluing with PVA, use a cotton swab or a cloth soaked in water to remove the excess glue. CA need acetone.
  15. mtaylor
    A well-deserved congratulations, Denis. Very well done and she does deserve a place of honor.
  16. mtaylor
    Interesting conundrum. On the kits I've done, the stern post went on after the planking. It should probably go on after planking on my Licorne... but.. I'm an idiot at times. Give some thought to trimming down the deadwood and adding a post. Or fake it with thin veneer and not trimming down the deadwood.
  17. mtaylor
    "Looks pretty good" says he. "Ha!! Looks great!!!" says I. You used good info on the fixes and I hope that your mum loves it.
  18. mtaylor
    I'm wondering if alcohol will degrade the wood? I was soaking some glued pieces in the stuff and found the wood became very pliable and then re-hardened after it dried. Any thoughts?
  19. mtaylor
    Sweet work, Adam. This database is really growing.
  20. mtaylor
    Here's a link to making one: http://www.ehow.com/...bow-sander.html
  21. mtaylor
    Chris, I guess I'm not seeing the problem you circled. The bulkhead could be trimmed out in center area for the ladder.
  22. mtaylor
    It's coming together beautifully. Cristiano.
  23. mtaylor
    Nenad, I would think black paper since it was/is probably metal on the real ship. Easy to work with and fools most people.
  24. mtaylor
    On most ships, there are gunports that get in the way of a fair run of the chains. Moving the point where they clear the port seems to be normal even on the real thing. The last one goes aft of the port, the next one goes foreward of the port.
  25. mtaylor
    Thanks Druxey, That's a reference I don't have. I was aware of how the British gunned her, not about the 12-pdrs. I'm thinking it would be a safe assumption then that they re-gunned her on a 1 for 1 basis to replace the French 8-pdrs. Back to more mundane research and thoughts like the watchkeeper's bench and probably chicken coops.... Keeps the mind occupied will shaping and fitting the gunports and sills.

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