texxn5
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texxn5 got a reaction from Sjors in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
I agree, it gets to be fun running all those lines together..very nice my friend, sails can be complicated but give it a real feeling..thanks for the pictures...enquiring minds want to know..
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build
hmmmm, I see lot's of like's going around....but no post...knowing you..me thinks you have a plan...some special occaision ... a sinister plan....yet no posts.....hmmmm I know it's got to be killing you...patience my friend...patience.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Sjors in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build
hmmmm, I see lot's of like's going around....but no post...knowing you..me thinks you have a plan...some special occaision ... a sinister plan....yet no posts.....hmmmm I know it's got to be killing you...patience my friend...patience.
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texxn5 reacted to popeye the sailor in Holiday Harbor by popeye the sailor - 1:20 scale - multi build
that's where I am John........if I'm not at the table for any length of time, the admiral starts asking questions. I'm looking forward to the day, when she would have to pry me away from it again it used to bug the heck out of her.......but I guess I'm seeing the other end of the spectrum.
I don't know about that Ed........I think doing something like that would put me too far over the edge. best to leave my thoughts.......'scaled down'
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texxn5 reacted to Beef Wellington in HMS Snake by Beef Wellington - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 64 - First wooden ship build
Hi John - Jim's right, have been a bit distracted . Just a very busy time of year with family sports activities. Any time that I have had in the shipyard I've been trying to get a head start on the new build (HMS Jason) so I could take advantage of good weather outside for sanding on the hull planking. That plan didn't work too well as I had a few issues with the kit which needed replacement and took longer to figure out what I wanted and how I was going to approach the build. I'll be back to hopefully finish up Snake over the winter.
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texxn5 reacted to lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
John,
Thanks for taking time to do the research. I'll keep it the way it is and see how it looks painted.
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texxn5 reacted to lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Hi John and Augie,
Oooooops, I obviously did not see that error...lol, but its corrected now. That's a good idea on using sandpaper. I'll give it a try. Bulky is a good description for the fashion piece, but it's pretty close to the print, I'll re-measure to make sure. Thanks for looking in and for the advice.
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texxn5 got a reaction from edmay in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from HIPEXEC in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here's the anchors mounted on board.
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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 pictures. Ah, it was 75 here today, so the lathe got moved outside on my other workshop....I'll hang them and secure them tomorrow. Progress....finally!
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from edmay in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here's the anchors mounted on board.
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
A couple of more pictures. Ah, it was 75 here today, so the lathe got moved outside on my other workshop....I'll hang them and secure them tomorrow. Progress....finally!
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, as I mentioned the shipyard has been reopened, however, with my other obligations it took a little longer to just get started. Drives me nuts. I can get all the components out and try to start, and something comes up that needs my attention...like now!, so I did get the anchors re-made. This was where I needed to start. I made the stocks by turning them on my trusty Proxxon DB-250 Wood Lathe. That is probably my favorite tool in the line. Then blackened the anchors, stained to wood and added the blackened brass rings on the stocks. They are now ready to hung on the ship and properly secured. First, of I hope many new updates.
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
These should summarize where I'll be starting from.
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Good Day Mate's. Today I am opening the shipyard again. I got the tools out, dusted her off and documented whre I'm at to get this thing rolling again. First thing I'll takle will be to replace the anchors. The one's I had were black Britttania and they should be wood. So I've dusted off the Proxxon DB 250 Wood Lathe, and tomorrrow will get them turned, stained and hung on the ship. I have the black metal ones there temorarily as seen in the pictures. From here, then it will be to build the Foremast.
First, the pictures of where I'm starting from:
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
oh defifinitely my friend...lol. Yes this is my daytime job....sorta....almost a dinghy..as for the Leffe....I think I'll join ya...proost!!
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texxn5 got a reaction from AON in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Really looking nice Danny. I'm about to start rigging shrouds pretty soon, so I'll be referring to your often for help. Thanks for posting these so close up...shows the details.
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texxn5 got a reaction from augie in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
The breech rings look very good Augie, I'll keep that in mind next time I do cannons. Chuck's cannons would really be hard to beat, what a great upgrade, he does such awesome work.
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
A Jedi indeed. Looking good Mark.
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texxn5 got a reaction from canoe21 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here's the anchors mounted on board.
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texxn5 reacted to CaptainSteve in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Very well said, Keith !!!
... and very well argued !!
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texxn5 reacted to Bill Hime in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
What a gentleman my friend...
And as every well built ship heads to sea, isn't the only guarantee, "we shall see..."
You my friend are not only a gentleman, but you are a JEDI
Sincere Regards,
Bill
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