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  1. Tigersteve
    That is looking very good, Peter. Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    I’m in too. Steve
  3. Tigersteve
    I’m in. A good looking vessel. Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    That’s looking really good. Nice moulding profile. Steve
  5. Tigersteve
    Nice repair. Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    Congrats. It looks great. Look forward to following your Charles Morgan. Steve
  7. Tigersteve
    Another fantastic hull. Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    Dave- don’t post your email publicly. You’re inviting spam. Better to PM. Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    Very nice! Steve
  10. Tigersteve
    Sharp work! Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    I think they need to be a lot thinner. Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    It was a pleasure to follow along. Steve
  13. Tigersteve
    Making it look easy! Steve
  14. Tigersteve
    Very nice! Welcome back. Steve
  15. Tigersteve
    Nice progress! Congrats on the finished planking. Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    Yes, Zachary, start a log. Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    Chuck, is this the method you used for the previous planks? Was there any edgebending earlier? Also, is this method better for a hull like your Confederacy? Steve
  18. Tigersteve
    I agree with Mike on this one. Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    And so it begins.. glad to see you’ve begun! I think you need to follow Rodger’s advice and remove all the rigging after you photograph everything. (Save all blocks and dead eyes) Don’t worry too much about cleaning the decks to perfection. Remove as much dust as you can with the swabs or whatever gentle techniques you can think of. Remember, you will do some light sanding with fine sandpaper (320 or finer) before you refinish. There are many wood finishes to consider when you reach that point. Some leave more shine than others. I think many will agree the less shine the better. I would advise against using any stain, as that will alter your grandfathers work too much. Minwax Wipe on Poly (satin finish) is used by many to provide a finish that will give you a polished look without too much shine. More on application later. There are many approaches to each project. You’ll figure out the best methods for yourself. I’m sharing how I would approach this if my grandfather left it to me. Steve
  20. Tigersteve
    Thanks for the compliments and likes. Mike- I like the black base. It is a glossy finish, but that doesn’t distract from the model. I just wish I had increased the dimensions a bit. I’ll have to get used to it. It’s a bit different design and finish than the case for the longboat. Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Beautiful! Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    One of the best designed and crafted display bases I’ve seen. It compliments the model very well. Beautiful work! I thought your other base was great too. Steve
  23. Tigersteve
    Model Expo also has plans available for purchase. Maybe another good resource. http://modelexpo-online.com/charles-morgan-plans Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    The acrylic display box arrived from https://www.casesforcollectibles.com/ I did not order from the previous company because of high shipping costs. The box arrived well packaged and I am pleased with the quality. However, I did not realize the top surfaces along the width would be rounded. This distorts the view from some angles. The case should probably be about an inch taller and perhaps an inch deeper. This was another tricky photographing session. It’s much more clear in person. Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    Very well done. Steve

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