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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks for the visits and the likes from everyone. Today was a continuation of stepping the rest of the Foremast. These are just dry fitted for now. I turned the Fore Topgallant and Royal mast today on my Proxxon DB 250 Lathe mostly using sandpaper rather than chisels to graduate the diameters of each. I then stained the natural areas, made the Futtock Shrouds for the Topmast Crosstree and served them, then made the Topgallant Crosstree painted and finished it. The Lookout Ring has not been installed yet. She's starting to get tall now and looking like a ship.
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I think I'm going to continue building all the mast parts before moving on to the shrouds, that way as I keep moving up I'll be prepared to continue with the shrouds and not be held up by having to make mast parts. I'm not going to glue them together so that the shrouds will be able to be hung off easier, so I will just dry fit them. I stained the areas that need to be stained so that if I should get glue on anything it won't soak off into the wood and look "crappy" when staining it. So here is the Fore Top Mast. First I set up the mill to cut in the Fid, then moved on to make and stain the center section, then finishing all the trusses and sling band finishing with painting the rest of it.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I think I'm going to continue building all the mast parts before moving on to the shrouds, that way as I keep moving up I'll be prepared to continue with the shrouds and not be held up by having to make mast parts. I'm not going to glue them together so that the shrouds will be able to be hung off easier, so I will just dry fit them. I stained the areas that need to be stained so that if I should get glue on anything it won't soak off into the wood and look "crappy" when staining it. So here is the Fore Top Mast. First I set up the mill to cut in the Fid, then moved on to make and stain the center section, then finishing all the trusses and sling band finishing with painting the rest of it.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by Modeler12 - FINISHED - Model Shipways
jsgerson, I'll check them out today. Thank you for providing these. Sorry Jay, didn't mean to hijack your log, but appreciate the info.
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texxn5 got a reaction from canoe21 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I think I'm going to continue building all the mast parts before moving on to the shrouds, that way as I keep moving up I'll be prepared to continue with the shrouds and not be held up by having to make mast parts. I'm not going to glue them together so that the shrouds will be able to be hung off easier, so I will just dry fit them. I stained the areas that need to be stained so that if I should get glue on anything it won't soak off into the wood and look "crappy" when staining it. So here is the Fore Top Mast. First I set up the mill to cut in the Fid, then moved on to make and stain the center section, then finishing all the trusses and sling band finishing with painting the rest of it.
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texxn5 reacted to JSGerson in USS Constitution by Modeler12 - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Texxn5: Are these what you are looking for?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGu2cIu8lSE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb-FA3P6PBk Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV4WA2vCqD8 Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7V_uJjoJEo Part 3
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texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I think I'm going to continue building all the mast parts before moving on to the shrouds, that way as I keep moving up I'll be prepared to continue with the shrouds and not be held up by having to make mast parts. I'm not going to glue them together so that the shrouds will be able to be hung off easier, so I will just dry fit them. I stained the areas that need to be stained so that if I should get glue on anything it won't soak off into the wood and look "crappy" when staining it. So here is the Fore Top Mast. First I set up the mill to cut in the Fid, then moved on to make and stain the center section, then finishing all the trusses and sling band finishing with painting the rest of it.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I think I'm going to continue building all the mast parts before moving on to the shrouds, that way as I keep moving up I'll be prepared to continue with the shrouds and not be held up by having to make mast parts. I'm not going to glue them together so that the shrouds will be able to be hung off easier, so I will just dry fit them. I stained the areas that need to be stained so that if I should get glue on anything it won't soak off into the wood and look "crappy" when staining it. So here is the Fore Top Mast. First I set up the mill to cut in the Fid, then moved on to make and stain the center section, then finishing all the trusses and sling band finishing with painting the rest of it.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by Modeler12 - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Hi Jay, thanks for finding that utube. I do have that one, but was looking for some more specific details on creating shroud loops and serving to deadeyes, such as how to judge the lengths and means of securing deadeyes properly and uniformly. I have served very little and I have not ever served shrouds.
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texxn5 reacted to lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Rat Boards! I thought ratlines would be hard. Good luck with that one John.
Nice progress.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
A couple of more
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Some of those might be duplicates.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, this turned out easier than I thought. Good catch Lester, it wasn't bad to retro the serving lines to the fixed mast tops. Fortunately they weren't glued to the hull, so all I had to do was put them in my Proxxon Vice and roll them by hand on the bench. I was able to complete that in one day so I'm very happy.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
On the ship - trouble with the flash so they're kinda dark - sorry
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks to all who hit the like button. I thought I was finished with the masts, however, I have learned that I was not. Thanks to my good friend Lester, who actually worked rigging the Morgan, I learned that the plans are incorrect and that the Futtock Shrouds are to be served. Had I known that prior to the installation they probably would have been easier to do on the Serving Machine rather than by hand. I wasn't sure I could retro them on to the model, however, to my surprise I could. So I began the laborious task of hand serving them. The Mainmast is done, and now for the Fore and Mizzen. I'm still waiting for paint - finally shipped today, so why not - actually I'm glad I did it as I really like how it looks. Thank you Lester.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by Modeler12 - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Thanks Jay, for some reason I thought it might have been one of your videos. good comment on serving...lol. I'll see what I can find, I knew that if you had one it would conatain all the details and be very thorough - a one stop shop kind of thing. Thanks for the input once again,
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by Modeler12 - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Hello Jay, good to see you back. Your model is looking fantastic....as if we would expect anything less from you. I have a question concerning serving. I'm sure that somewhere in your archive of information that you've covered this before, but I'm at a loss as to where it might be. Would you mind providing a link for this. I'm beginning to start the shrouds for my Morgan, and could always use instructions. I will be using Alexey Domanoff's serving machine. Thanks for all your posts and help that you educate us with, they are greatly appreciated.
John
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texxn5 reacted to lesterpalifka in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I'd finish up the futtock shrouds and then do your shrouds and add your tension thru the chain plate dead eyes... remember that the morgan had ratboards on the mast shrouds.....not ratlines...have a great day going out soon to dig out we have about 20 inches on the ground right now
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texxn5 reacted to popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
masts are looking awesome John.......the added detail is very nice!
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, this turned out easier than I thought. Good catch Lester, it wasn't bad to retro the serving lines to the fixed mast tops. Fortunately they weren't glued to the hull, so all I had to do was put them in my Proxxon Vice and roll them by hand on the bench. I was able to complete that in one day so I'm very happy.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
On the ship - trouble with the flash so they're kinda dark - sorry
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks to all who hit the like button. I thought I was finished with the masts, however, I have learned that I was not. Thanks to my good friend Lester, who actually worked rigging the Morgan, I learned that the plans are incorrect and that the Futtock Shrouds are to be served. Had I known that prior to the installation they probably would have been easier to do on the Serving Machine rather than by hand. I wasn't sure I could retro them on to the model, however, to my surprise I could. So I began the laborious task of hand serving them. The Mainmast is done, and now for the Fore and Mizzen. I'm still waiting for paint - finally shipped today, so why not - actually I'm glad I did it as I really like how it looks. Thank you Lester.
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texxn5 got a reaction from edmay in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
A couple of more
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks for all the likes and kudo's guys, greatly appreciated. Welcome to the newcomers here - welcome aboard. Today is an absolutely gorgeous day here. The temp is 74 degrees, clear and sunny. Big debate to either go outside and enjoy it or stay inside and work on the ship --- The Morgan won, so I got the Mainmast done. Just checked on my paint order, and Model Shipways hasn't even shipped it yet....baaaah! One criticism I have about them is it takes 2-3 days for them to process an order. Must remember to plan ahead. So the masts are done with the exception of the finishing yellow ochre paint scheme hopefully this week, but not so sure. I'll be working on figuring out how to serve the Shrouds, so any advice is welcome as I've never done it before. I have Alexey's Server but need to figure out how to make the right sizes and especially the lengths since they will have a Deadeye on one end...hmm
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks for the likes from all that pushed the like button, much appreciated. Hi Tony, haven't seen you in a while, hope all is well with you.
Yesterday and this morning I constructed the Mizzen Mast to break up the monotony of repeating most steps from the Foremast to the Mainmast. I'll do that later today and tomorrow.
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