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  1. The isolators (insulators actually) while did help a bit as you point out, there basic purpose was to insulate the antenna (the cables) from shorting to the ship. They do the same thing on aircraft. And if you look at high tension (voltage) power lines on land, they have them also.
  2. Don't open two logs for the same build. Just add to this one like the rest of us. It keeps everything in place and given the size that MSW has grown to, it also keeps things from getting lost. However, if you have questions about any part of building and don't get an answer in your log, then open a topic in the appropriate area.
  3. Here's a PDF file of rulers in various scales and are not metric. I print, verify that it matches a standard ruler and then cut out the one I want and glue it to a slab of wood. After rechecking that there's deformation, I trim the now wooden ruler to size. ImperialScales.pdf
  4. Hopefully you won't have to wait much longer OC. I've been missing my mojo lately also. Could be weather or maybe just real life stuff.
  5. Great to hear that the you two are safe. I hope we hear good news from others in the area. This one seems to one all time nasties from the reports.
  6. I guess the Ebay photo is throwing me for loop. The connector appears to have only 2 pins. Rounded , not square, like it plugs into a converter or power unit.
  7. Looks like a tank that had a busy day from here. We have to remember that a tank doesn't go across the terrain but through it. Tracks kick up a lot of dirt and dust.
  8. Clear all the browsers. Also, check the "history" on each one and remove MSW from there. Each browser is different so you'll need to "settings" on each one. Chrome does has "reset" which seems to do the same thing.
  9. Not an uncommon thing about the "potential" captains. Seems to still be going on with all navies with politics and "friendship" counting more than experience. This is most notable at the admiral's level. Same for other branches of military service.
  10. Grumbling and facepalming are part of the process, Bruce. Looks like you're on the right path.
  11. I have a suspicion that the gaff rigs were insurance such that if the engines failed, they could still have some steerage control by taking over fairly quickly. But then, the transition period between pure sail and pure power is something I know little of.
  12. Just curious if this was an actual build plan or a proposed design and used to get support for the project?
  13. Looking very good and the pictures make it seem a lot larger than it is. As "other things getting in the way"... that's life.
  14. Looks good. Have a great week of trips and relaxation. All of you working on this deserve it.
  15. Welcome back home, Brunel.
  16. Have a look here: Basically the same as a kit to open a log. The only difference is area and some details in the title. Use Cathead's topic title as an example. For refreshers... there's pinned topics here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/47-how-to-use-the-msw-forum-no-modeling-content /
  17. I believe you are right about the anchor "sloop". Worked like what everyone else did for landing craft... drop the anchor on the run in and they use it winch of the beach.
  18. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/09/23/3-000-year-old-canoe-found-wisconsin/8090198001/
  19. Sorry to hear that OC. Seems inflation brought on by the virus and the latest war is hitting everyone. And don't get me started on the stock market bombing here in the States as that's were my retirement fund was put. Not my choice when it happened but I have to live with it.
  20. I can see a lot of shaping of the hull as the stern area isn't rounded but made with a series of straight cuts. As for the "huh?" piece.... that is weird unless it's supposed to go on the bottom of the hull. But then cuts in the two pieces don't match. Send Mr. Bluejacket a PM to have a look here on your log and advise.
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