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  1. texxn5
    Hi Piet, thanks for the kudos. No, I don't intend to build a case for her - unfortunately I don't have the room for one. I have an actual large piece of rough cut wood from the Bowsprit of the real Morgan that I intend to make into a base for mounting it.
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    Well today I managed to get a few things done. The Fore Lower Yard is completed. I got it rigged, mounted and squared with the lifts. Been a busy day, as any of you that got a drawplate from me as they got shipped out today. Still 2 left. The chain sheet lines are an interesting feature of how this ship was rigged as well as the double topsail sails. Three yards to go. Hard to believe they will be the last physical parts to be installed....The end is really approaching....then what????? Details once again are on my website for anyone interested.
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    For some reason I have procrastinated securing the anchors. I've done everything else, but just bypassed this. Since I'm now working in the bow area it's time to bite the bullet and just do it! After that I pre rigged the Fore Lower Yard, painted it and glued it in place. I did not square it or rig it ....that's tomorrow.
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    Hi Dave, boy do we know about the lists...might not ever reach the end of those... Hello Scott, thanks for dropping in. Yes progress is being made, I'm still under the thought that the progress is going forward...however????
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    Hi Dave, yeah, she's turning out ok...I am very pleased. When do we see you back in the shipyard???
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    The Main Mast is complete except braces and the Fore Lower Yard is partially detailed and dry hung for reference.
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    Finished up the Main Topgallant Yard and hung it off on the mast. Still needs to be squared and rigged -- 6 more lines.
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    Managed to finish the Main Upper Topsail Yard and get it squared, rigged and completed today. Belaying lines is getting to be a challenge....it's getting crowded...lol. Time to put the Magician's Hat on I guess..
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    Hello Michael, yes that does look intriguing.....Moby Dick!
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    Thanks for all the likes guys. Thanks for stopping by Greg I appreciate it. Yeah Piet, she's almost ready for some action. I too am against whaling. I think it's a real shame how we hunted these gentle creatures. I really like this particular ship and have been aboard her many times. I'm building the ship and not the industry if you get my jest...
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    A little more progress as I work my way up the Main Mast. Got the Main Upper Topsail Yard completed and hung off on the parrel tub using a chain halyard tied off to another block and then belayed to the stbd pin rail. Details and pictures on my website. It still needs to be squared and other lines run before moving up to the Top Gallant.
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    Hi Tony, yeah, she's getting real busy and crowded. I'm currently working on the Upper Topsail Yard and wondering how all of this is going to fit inside her...lol. Still pondering the scratch, not sure what I'm going to do yet....still got time to think about it. Thanks for dropping in BE, nice to see you here. She is a working boat for sure, glad you like the effect.
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    Hi George, yes, no sails. I decided that early in the build.
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    Thanks Dave, glad you stopped in. She's gettin' there!
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    OK, today I managed to finish the remaining whaleboats. They are sitting on the boat bearers for photographs only. These little buggers were a lot of work but lots of fun. Repetitious, but each a model in their own. All details are explained and photographed on my website for those following along. This completes BUILD LOG V on the site. Off to finish the running rigging...the end is in sight...wow!
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    Hey Tony, thanks for dropping in. They actually carried a few more kegs, 2 more harpoons and lances, 5 paddles, shovels, hooks, grapples and just a lot of stuff for one of these small boats. Once the Mast and sail goes up, and the oars are out the deck gets a lot of room real fast....imagine though putting 6 people in there with all the rest of this stuff. Hi Grant, yes, lots of details. Hmmm, seems a bit odd that you and Tony got back to back comments and also responded back in the same post....did you sneak back to UK Mate??????
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    Finished another whaleboat. Both are just sitting in position but not lashed yet. won't tie em down until I finish the Running Rigging.
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    Thanks Dave.
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    Thanks Piet, not much more metalwork on this one...hope all is well in Sunny Florida!
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    Hi George, yes very busy and full...I'm sure glad I stopped when I did, anything else and it would have been all covered up. Bad enough as it is. 4 to go!
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    Well, I finished the first whaleboat today. Four to go. Stained, glued, varnished painted and attached all the components for the first boat. Then set it on the ship until I finish the Running Rigging. Details on the website.
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    Hi George, I've been thinking about that same idea for a while now. I'm going to put all of these on the ship, but I'm considering making another one to display all opened out. This would especially be good if I could find 5-6 scale sailors to go in the boat. At 3/16" scale these are hard to find....this is open for suggestion guys?????
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    Today, I managed to make the Harpoons and Lances. Typical boat had 5 harpoons and 3 lances, but I'm only doing 3 harpoons and 1 lance per boat. It's getting crowded and I don't want to overload them. Details are on my website for construction again. Got to do some metalwork today...fun.
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    Lester asked me to post this picture of his grandson showing the proper way to thrust a harpoon as compared to the movie trailer showing someone hurling it like a javelin l
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    Yes He was looking after me for sure...Thanks guys...

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