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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello Sjors, in this picture you can see a round anchor stock on the port side bow.
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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 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 Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello Sjors, in this picture you can see a round anchor stock on the port side bow.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello Sjors, in this picture you can see a round anchor stock on the port side bow.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Sjors in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello Sjors, good to see you in the yard. The Morgan had round anchor stocks. There is even some old pictures showing them. I think it is common for American ships of that era. I'll see if I can find a picture to post.
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texxn5 reacted to augie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Nice tools, nice anchors and nice weather! It's 22 here this morning!
Those round anchor stocks are interesting, John.
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texxn5 reacted to Sjors in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Nice anchors John.
But one question...I never see round bars at the top of the anchor.
Is this only for the anchors for the Morgan ?
Sjors
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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 popeye the sailor 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 gjdale in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Mobbsie, thanks for wanting to keep an Old Salt around for a bit. Yeah, 85% of the people that have one of those don't make it to the hospital. I'm very blessed to be here for sure.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign 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 reacted to Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Looking nice John. Wow 75 eh? It's been rather chilly here, down into the 50's, brrrr. At least it aint snow!
Cheers,
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texxn5 got a reaction from mobbsie 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 popeye the sailor 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 lb0190 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 lb0190 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 augie 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 augie 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 mtaylor 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 reacted to md1400cs in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
John,
Quite an amazing medical recovery CHEERS certainly part of your amazing "memory book" of life.
Michael
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Mobbsie, thanks for wanting to keep an Old Salt around for a bit. Yeah, 85% of the people that have one of those don't make it to the hospital. I'm very blessed to be here for sure.
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Mike, a good Single Malt Scotch works pretty good. But seriously, in 2008 I had a brain aneurysm and a stroke spent 36 days in ICU and died twice. After my second death, I letterally walked out of the hospital 4 days later and the Dr. couldn't even prescribe an asprin for me. Oddly enough the only repurcussions I had from it was that my dexterity improved tremendously and my hands do not shake at all....great for modeling....sorry long answer for a complex statement...lol. Glad to be here my friend, and thanks for the comments.
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texxn5 got a reaction from md1400cs in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Mobbsie, thanks for wanting to keep an Old Salt around for a bit. Yeah, 85% of the people that have one of those don't make it to the hospital. I'm very blessed to be here for sure.
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texxn5 got a reaction from md1400cs in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Mike, a good Single Malt Scotch works pretty good. But seriously, in 2008 I had a brain aneurysm and a stroke spent 36 days in ICU and died twice. After my second death, I letterally walked out of the hospital 4 days later and the Dr. couldn't even prescribe an asprin for me. Oddly enough the only repurcussions I had from it was that my dexterity improved tremendously and my hands do not shake at all....great for modeling....sorry long answer for a complex statement...lol. Glad to be here my friend, and thanks for the comments.
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