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CaptMorgan

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About CaptMorgan

  • Birthday 11/25/1956

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    Michigan
  • Interests
    International Motorsports Association (IMSA) - a division of NASCAR - I drive truck for them.
    Camping
    Harley Davidson
    And of course, trying to build model ships......

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  1. Someone was looking for places to get copies of the plans in another thread. I got 3 done at the local UPS store while I waited. Only $4 per sheet. I took the plans to them on a USB. Worked out pretty good... thought I would let everyone know....
  2. Thanks Mike & Chuck -- and the likes. I'm not in any hurry - I just have an abundance of spare time right now. That will be probably be coming to a end when I head back north in about a month.
  3. Hello everyone: Just a quick update. I got the stem tapered for the figurehead and also have the rabbet installed. Moving on to assemble the front apron all the little wedges for that. Little steps... Steve
  4. Hello everyone: This seems to be the day to start Speedwell logs. I received my first 2 chapters about a week ago. I don't think I will be buildings as fast as some others but I have started and we are off & running. My only thought so far is when attaching the two curved pieces together make sure they are as exact as possible. Mine were off a little, and then you have to sand them to get a good fit with the stem assembly. And trust me - you don't want to sand any mating surfaces you don't have to... I think I finally got a decent fit. It took a lot of extra time but worth it. Now a little extra sanding for the figurehead and the fancy piece on the top. Then it will be time to get the plans out and lay the keel. I also hope we can start a group build. It might encourage a few others to join us. All for now Steve
  5. Wow - I know you said this was going to be a very detailed model - but damn.... Love the details. Hope the will be part of the kit - or at least available. Awesome stuff....
  6. Well, I'm calling the Winnie a finished ship. Well, 99.5% finished. Everything is done with the exception of installing the bumpkins and the ships lantern. Both of which are ready to install but the model has a trip from Michigan to Florida ahead of it so I'm going to wait in installing those for safety reasons. And I almost forgot the 2 seats of ease which will be installed tomorrow. Below are a few last pictures. It has been a fun journey and it sure would not have turned out as good as it did without all the tips & project logs of those before me. Thank everyone for all the likes & comments. They sure help to keep me motivated. A special thank you to Chuck for the plans and everything to make this possible. It is a beautiful model...... Time to clean up the shop & get things ready for the next project. Steve
  7. Just a short update since I am officially done with Chapter 11. I am still debating about adding the swivel gun but they are easily added later. Moving on to the last chapter. I will have to keep reminding my self to be patient & take my time... Steve
  8. Wow - I can't believe it has been almost a whole year since my last update. Mostly because I have been in Florida all winter while the ship has been chillin in Michigan. Anyway, I have been back in the shop for a while and am in the process of finishing up Chapter 11. While not done yet it is pretty close. Some photos of the current state of affairs is below. Finished up the gangways & ladders. It was nice to finish up the inside details I have to finish attaching the chain links, the fenders & steps and clean up the nail heads & some other little details. Then I'll be moving on to Chapter 12 in a while. Looking forward to that.... Steve
  9. Wow -- awesome stuff Chuck. I always look forward to your updates. Your a very busy young man... Can't wait to get my hands on one down the road....
  10. That is a shock to hear this. I have followed Bob for many years in this forum. May he rest in peace and my thoughts & prayers for his family....😢
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