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  1. mtaylor
    Hi Alex. It's good that you're ok. But to refer to MSW policy: No politics. No religion. No inflammatory topics.
  2. mtaylor
    I decided I needed a break from half-frames. So for a few days I've been doing some prosthetic work on my Admiral's fake leg. So far, I haven't screwed it up even though I'm hitting it with a heat gun, dremel and cut off wheel, and tolulene. As time permits, I cleaned up the salvaged keelson along with the salvaged fore and main mast steps. The keelson is now glued into position after tweaking the fit and the mast steps are fitted but not glued. There's markings inside for re-fitting them into position and also marked up the exterior for drilling and fitting the pedestals. As soon as I can figure out a way to drill them square in all dimensions (not a square hole but exactly perpendicular) I'll do it. This beast is too big for the drill press or the mill... <sigh> Also, minimal fairing at this point on the inside of the hull. Anyway... picture. And as always, errors, omissions, and stupid mistakes, while not always intentional are subject to be commented upon by those who read this.
  3. mtaylor
    Great looking grass, even if all of our admirals would insist it needs mowing. Looks even better with the Ogallala sitting in it.
  4. mtaylor
    I must have mis-typed.. Most of us glue the trucks to the deck and then pin much as Kester says. I did see one, maybe back on DDM, that had a small block of wood between the carriage and the deck instead of pinned. The block was painted flat black to hide it.
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    Rich, I answered in your other post about this, but I think it's the de facto standard. We definitely don't want those babies moving around.
  6. mtaylor
    Rich, I daresay most of us do. Some even add the additional step of putting a pin through the carriage and into the deck.
  7. mtaylor
    Ah.. yes.. we've heard of them. For information, see here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/181-banned-kit-manufacturers-on-msw/ They're not Japanese but Chinese pirated models and their models are not permitted in our build logs. MSW does NOT condone piracy in any form.
  8. mtaylor
    Beautifully done, Mark. Your Druid came out very well, inspite of the battle damage. Splice the main brace and an a round of rum for the yard workers. .
  9. mtaylor
    Steve, No camber, but it is slanted from the doors to the rear. Or maybe it's the front, since it depends on which way the doors face. Water will run off the slant.
  10. mtaylor
    Great looking steps. I'll assume the top ones aren't ebony even though they look like it.
  11. mtaylor
    When you scream, I hope it one of happiness.
  12. mtaylor
    You might have a look at Chuck's longboat, etc. kit builds. The friezes are printed on paper, then cut out and glued on. At your scale, I think this might work very well.
  13. mtaylor
    I'm waiting for that famous yell as he swings from tree to tree on a vine.
  14. mtaylor
    Nice work on the companionways, Steve. I like the effect of the slats and the rails.
  15. mtaylor
    Good that you're having fun again on this build. I'm impressed that liquid glass worked out on the installed windows.
  16. mtaylor
    Beautiful work, Bob. I can't wait to see it moved to the Lettie.
  17. mtaylor
    I agree with the others... splendid job. And your Tarzan English is excellent.
  18. mtaylor
    Do you have a set of calipers? Electronic or otherwise? I use one for that. Or... take a piece of scrap and mark the blade height a known reference point (dead center if possible).
  19. mtaylor
    Paper does have a grain as part of the manufacturing process. What Nigel suggested is the best way to find the grain.
  20. mtaylor
    I like that setup. Did you tap the fence or is there nut/washer inside the fence? You got me thinking of something like that for my MicroMark saw.
  21. mtaylor
    I'm thinking it would be a very worthwhile way to pre-rig and 3-masted man-of-war....
  22. mtaylor
    I can honestly say that I understand how tough that decision is to make. It seems be a correct and proper decision based upon what you showed and said. The resulting rework is wonderful and you are obviously pleased. I'm thinking it looks fantastic.
  23. mtaylor
    I'm not sure what the vision you have for her is, but I like the way it's heading. Lovely work, Nigel.
  24. mtaylor
    Super nice work on the riverboat, Danny. I quite agree about AL's "quality" but you managed to overcome it.
  25. mtaylor
    ben, Have a look here: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/540-how-to-add-pictures-in-your-posts-and-pms/

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