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  1. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW. Your work is stunning. I hope you'll do a build log on your current project.
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    The little "arrow" on the forward part of the barrel. Is that an identification stamp or a reminder of which way to point the gun?
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    I do suggest using the "attach" feature for images. Copy/pasting an image doesn't always work. Same for posting a link to a photo.
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    Great looking figures, Chris. I would suggest an option (?) that one could order the marine rifleman as a stand alone. I suggest this since some might want to have more than one marine in various places.
  5. mtaylor
    My observation from the kit logs here is that the oversized sprue is becoming more common. Not sure why except maybe it's because folks complained that parts fell off the sprue in unopened boxes.
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    My observation is.... get the kit you would love to build even Victory. Then after getting it, open and box. After realizing it's the deep end of the pool, put it in the closet and during the learning, take it down occasionally for motivation. The ModelExpo series seems like a good place to start or some of the others that have been mentioned like Vanguard Models. You're next step.... take the advice given about starting simple. The first kit I bought was Billings Vasa. Took one or too looks and put it up on the shelf and then started on a simple kit and went from there. After some simple models, I felt comfortable trying the Vasa. This was back before internet forums such as this so basically, I was on my own.
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    Nice work. I hope it cools down for you soon.
  9. mtaylor
    Sweet work, Glen. I suspect all of us following along were holding our breath with you on the bottling.
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    Very well done, and I empathize completely with your agonizing reappraisal of the ups and downs. You've learned a lot in a short period of time and that will carry you through the next project. For those of us following along, we've learned a few things also. It's all part of the journey and thanks for sharing yours.
  11. mtaylor
    Welcome to MSW, Giuseppe. When you do get your model and start it, do start a build log. It is a great way to get help when you need it and also to meet others.
  12. mtaylor
    Nice work and raising the ensign is a good sign.
  13. mtaylor
    Looking at the photos would never notice they were crooked. That's incredible parts count....
  14. mtaylor
    I suspect you are on the right path with this. Hemp was used for the tillers and because of this'resulted in it being shot away and thus the need for the solid rod. There might have been some issue with use of iron rope like maybe it was too stiff.
  15. mtaylor
    Take a deep breath, Glen and maybe an adult beverage to calm the nerves. Very well done and looking super.
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    An impressive build to say the least what with all the machining required. Beautiful work.
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    Just spent some time going through this book. Wow!!!!
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    Good luck on the search, Brian. Seems rabbit holes around are always deep. Your last photo and markup have the solution. However, since this was connect the rudders and if the rigging got shot away, then turning one rudder would only move the one with the shot away rigging in one direction. Unless it was a very stiff, almost solid wire with little bend to it.
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    Interesting. This is one deep rabbit hole to dive down. I would think that hemp rope would have rotted away but then again, I'm no expert. If it's chain, then centers might be filled with mud/rust. The kink could be two links rusted together. Which raises a question... other gunboats of the period that have been found, what did they have? My first impression was that that part was an iron/steel rod and what's labeled "tiller" might not be a tiller
  21. mtaylor
    No rush. We're a patient lot.
  22. mtaylor
    Mango, Toni is right on how to mark off and plank. I'll add the following file to help out. It's a planking fan. Simple to use... plankingfan.pdf
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    While I don't have the Byrnes, I find that speed and feed rate play a factor as well as depth. My guess if you feel speed and feed are good, lessen depth. Also, check that the wood isn't tilting particularly near the end of the sheet. I made an extension for my sander to stop that. It's basically just a block of wood as high as the bed and sits on the output side. Edit.. I see Druxey and I cross posted. Do try the output side extension.
  24. mtaylor
    Nice looking stable of aircraft. As for the Mosquito... go for it. Do a log.
  25. mtaylor
    It's great to see you back, Daniel.

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