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toms10 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
After life getting in the way a bit this past week and spending the weekend in Philly with my wife and daughter, I finally got the hull closed up. Still have to sand it all smooth.
When I was in Philly we went to Penn’s Landing on the Delaware River. Toured the Olympia and saw quite a few models in the Seaport Museum. Also ran into Joe J. From the Philly club demonstrating model building techniques. Thanks to Joe for showing me the boat yard in the museum where they actually build real boats such as the whale boats that are on the C W Morgan. Very cool.
it was a bit cold by the river so we will need to go back in warmer weather. 😁
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in 2mm Blocks
Syren is one of the best. A link to Chuck’s website can be found on our list of sponsors.
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from WalrusGuy in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
After life getting in the way a bit this past week and spending the weekend in Philly with my wife and daughter, I finally got the hull closed up. Still have to sand it all smooth.
When I was in Philly we went to Penn’s Landing on the Delaware River. Toured the Olympia and saw quite a few models in the Seaport Museum. Also ran into Joe J. From the Philly club demonstrating model building techniques. Thanks to Joe for showing me the boat yard in the museum where they actually build real boats such as the whale boats that are on the C W Morgan. Very cool.
it was a bit cold by the river so we will need to go back in warmer weather. 😁
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Rudolf in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
After life getting in the way a bit this past week and spending the weekend in Philly with my wife and daughter, I finally got the hull closed up. Still have to sand it all smooth.
When I was in Philly we went to Penn’s Landing on the Delaware River. Toured the Olympia and saw quite a few models in the Seaport Museum. Also ran into Joe J. From the Philly club demonstrating model building techniques. Thanks to Joe for showing me the boat yard in the museum where they actually build real boats such as the whale boats that are on the C W Morgan. Very cool.
it was a bit cold by the river so we will need to go back in warmer weather. 😁
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Ian_Grant in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
After life getting in the way a bit this past week and spending the weekend in Philly with my wife and daughter, I finally got the hull closed up. Still have to sand it all smooth.
When I was in Philly we went to Penn’s Landing on the Delaware River. Toured the Olympia and saw quite a few models in the Seaport Museum. Also ran into Joe J. From the Philly club demonstrating model building techniques. Thanks to Joe for showing me the boat yard in the museum where they actually build real boats such as the whale boats that are on the C W Morgan. Very cool.
it was a bit cold by the river so we will need to go back in warmer weather. 😁
Tom
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toms10 reacted to druxey in Yellow Ochre versus Gold Paint for ship's carvings.
I agree with Roger; real gilding appears too garish at scale sizes (at least, to my eye and taste).
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toms10 reacted to Roger Pellett in Yellow Ochre versus Gold Paint for ship's carvings.
I have recently been reading about scale effect of paints. As colors appear more muted and grey from farther away. The same effect applies to models. The smaller the scale, the more muted and grey the color should be.
That leads to considerations for bright metals on models; copper sheathing and the gold carvings under discussion. While I know that in both cases there is a desire to use the real thing, a more convincing effect might be gained with paint where the color can be controlled.
Roger
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toms10 got a reaction from Rik Thistle in Robert E Lee by John Ruy - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 3/32” to 1’ scale or 1:128 - Steamboat
John
absolutely fantastic job on the wheels. I would someday like to build a paddle wheel boat but the wheels are a bit scary. You seemed to have tamed the beast! Great step by step explanation. That will hopefully come in handy for me someday. 😁
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Chugging away at the planking. I have reached the copper line with the planking. Everything below to the garboard can be planked with double width planks to help speed up the process a bit. They will be covered with plates so the actual planking pattern is not all that critical as long as it is smooth and follows the right contours. Good thing sandpaper was invented. I left my planking a bit heavy in the thickness to allow for heavy sanding if needed without sanding my way through. 😜
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Managed to get the planking from the planksheer down to the wale done on both the port and starboard sides. Also got the upper part of the transom planked. Still have some finish sanding to do but I will wait until everything is planked.
Tom
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toms10 reacted to usedtosail in Looking for Ideas On How to Separate and Store Planking and Wood Strips
Similar idea but I use square mailing tubes where I cut an opening in the top. Stackable and I can write what's in them on the front.
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toms10 got a reaction from Rudolf in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Chugging away at the planking. I have reached the copper line with the planking. Everything below to the garboard can be planked with double width planks to help speed up the process a bit. They will be covered with plates so the actual planking pattern is not all that critical as long as it is smooth and follows the right contours. Good thing sandpaper was invented. I left my planking a bit heavy in the thickness to allow for heavy sanding if needed without sanding my way through. 😜
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from KJackson in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Managed to get the planking from the planksheer down to the wale done on both the port and starboard sides. Also got the upper part of the transom planked. Still have some finish sanding to do but I will wait until everything is planked.
Tom
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toms10 reacted to WalrusGuy in USF Confederacy 1778 by WalrusGuy - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thank you for the encouragement, Steven and Michael. And thank you all for the likes! 😁
I continued some more with the quarter gallery construction. Some scrap wood was inserted to create the 1/16" step since my planking was too low.
Some scrap was also used to fill in the larger gap between the upper counter and transom:
The other smaller gaps were filled in using filler:
The quarter gallery counter was then planked, sanded, and painted black:
I next worked on the mouldings. I used masking tape to act as spacer between the top and bottom mouldings. I applied tung oil once the glue was set.
The mouldings for the quarter gallery counter were first bent then glued in position:
Here are some photos of the initial steps completed:
All the bulwarks have also been sanded to a maximum of 5/32" at the top and 7/32" at the deck level. Glad to have this part done with!!
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I am thinking to paint the interior of the great cabin white, as well as the light frames. So I will start planking the bulwarks at the stern before continuing on with the quarter gallery.
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toms10 got a reaction from Ian_Grant in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Chugging away at the planking. I have reached the copper line with the planking. Everything below to the garboard can be planked with double width planks to help speed up the process a bit. They will be covered with plates so the actual planking pattern is not all that critical as long as it is smooth and follows the right contours. Good thing sandpaper was invented. I left my planking a bit heavy in the thickness to allow for heavy sanding if needed without sanding my way through. 😜
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Edwardkenway in US Constellation 1798 by Jack12477 - Artesania Latina - 1:85
She is looking good Jack. I remember when I built mine. Had to do all the hidden cannon work prior to installing the deck above. I believe it was Mark Taylor here on MSW that warned me about that pitfall. It really paid dividends to read ahead in the instructions for what they are worth. 🤔😕🤨
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in US Constellation 1798 by Jack12477 - Artesania Latina - 1:85
She is looking good Jack. I remember when I built mine. Had to do all the hidden cannon work prior to installing the deck above. I believe it was Mark Taylor here on MSW that warned me about that pitfall. It really paid dividends to read ahead in the instructions for what they are worth. 🤔😕🤨
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from archjofo in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Chugging away at the planking. I have reached the copper line with the planking. Everything below to the garboard can be planked with double width planks to help speed up the process a bit. They will be covered with plates so the actual planking pattern is not all that critical as long as it is smooth and follows the right contours. Good thing sandpaper was invented. I left my planking a bit heavy in the thickness to allow for heavy sanding if needed without sanding my way through. 😜
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Jack12477 in US Constellation 1798 by Jack12477 - Artesania Latina - 1:85
She is looking good Jack. I remember when I built mine. Had to do all the hidden cannon work prior to installing the deck above. I believe it was Mark Taylor here on MSW that warned me about that pitfall. It really paid dividends to read ahead in the instructions for what they are worth. 🤔😕🤨
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Michiel in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Chugging away at the planking. I have reached the copper line with the planking. Everything below to the garboard can be planked with double width planks to help speed up the process a bit. They will be covered with plates so the actual planking pattern is not all that critical as long as it is smooth and follows the right contours. Good thing sandpaper was invented. I left my planking a bit heavy in the thickness to allow for heavy sanding if needed without sanding my way through. 😜
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from JpR62 in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Chugging away at the planking. I have reached the copper line with the planking. Everything below to the garboard can be planked with double width planks to help speed up the process a bit. They will be covered with plates so the actual planking pattern is not all that critical as long as it is smooth and follows the right contours. Good thing sandpaper was invented. I left my planking a bit heavy in the thickness to allow for heavy sanding if needed without sanding my way through. 😜
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Roger Pellett in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Chugging away at the planking. I have reached the copper line with the planking. Everything below to the garboard can be planked with double width planks to help speed up the process a bit. They will be covered with plates so the actual planking pattern is not all that critical as long as it is smooth and follows the right contours. Good thing sandpaper was invented. I left my planking a bit heavy in the thickness to allow for heavy sanding if needed without sanding my way through. 😜
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from John Ruy in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Chugging away at the planking. I have reached the copper line with the planking. Everything below to the garboard can be planked with double width planks to help speed up the process a bit. They will be covered with plates so the actual planking pattern is not all that critical as long as it is smooth and follows the right contours. Good thing sandpaper was invented. I left my planking a bit heavy in the thickness to allow for heavy sanding if needed without sanding my way through. 😜
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from Srodbro in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Chugging away at the planking. I have reached the copper line with the planking. Everything below to the garboard can be planked with double width planks to help speed up the process a bit. They will be covered with plates so the actual planking pattern is not all that critical as long as it is smooth and follows the right contours. Good thing sandpaper was invented. I left my planking a bit heavy in the thickness to allow for heavy sanding if needed without sanding my way through. 😜
Tom
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toms10 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan 1841 by toms10 - FINISHED - 1:96 - POB
Chugging away at the planking. I have reached the copper line with the planking. Everything below to the garboard can be planked with double width planks to help speed up the process a bit. They will be covered with plates so the actual planking pattern is not all that critical as long as it is smooth and follows the right contours. Good thing sandpaper was invented. I left my planking a bit heavy in the thickness to allow for heavy sanding if needed without sanding my way through. 😜
Tom
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