texxn5
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texxn5 reacted to Moonbug in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64
Nice work Sjors,
Except you all are making it very difficult for me to decide what my next build is going to be. :-/
-Bug
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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
Stopping by for a look at today's progress.....I see it's not posted yet, oh well....I'm bendin an elbow of Leffe Blond to ya.....good stuff.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Beef Wellington in HMS Snake by Beef Wellington - FINISHED - Caldercraft - Scale 1: 64 - First wooden ship build
Nicely done, I like the serving....your pictures show us how it's supposed to look. Thanks..
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texxn5 got a reaction from ScottRC in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I have a question for anyone that can help. My kit only came with a very small (2') length of .20" black wire for use on the chainplates. I am almost out, and haven't even finished with the portside foremast. I have brass wire though. The question is if I make and install the chainplates in brass, can I go back and "paint" them with Micro-Mark's "Blacken It" and not damage the wood deadeyes and will the metal take the finish? I have some Blacken-It on order but it won't be here until next Friday...I have no experience with blackening metal...I'd like to be working on them while I wait.....or should I wait and apply the metal finish to the wire prior to using for chainplates.....thanks for any advice......
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texxn5 reacted to mobbsie in HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - FINISHED - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1:64
Hi Mate,
I still think you should mirror either side of the King Plank, just as we spoke about last night, and just try a few treenails right up forward where they wont be seen, just a trial.
What you have done looks very good and you should be pleased.
Be Good
mobbsie
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texxn5 reacted to popeye2sea in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
John,
You should think about coming up to Boston again in July. The Morgan will be sailing in. I'm on the coordinating committee so I'll keep you posted.
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texxn5 reacted to j21896 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Outstanding John! And I envy your ability to make such rapid progress.
Robert
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Licorne by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - POF - TERMINATED LOG
Ebony is beautiful, but very difficult to work with....good luck with it Mark...
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
and a bowshot of the anchors
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texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
and a bowshot of the anchors
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texxn5 reacted to popeye2sea in USS Constitution by Force9 - Revell - PLASTIC - Revisiting the classic 1/96 kit
Nope. Too cold for me.
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texxn5 got a reaction from md1400cs in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
and a bowshot of the anchors
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here is today's ......limited....progress. Not much but once again it is progress. My time in the shipyard has been torn between life and yard.....Strange, we went from 17 F day before yesterday, and last afternoon I was grilling on the deck. Today in the 60's....go figure.....So anyways, here are pictures of what got done today. A little more work on the masts, and I got the anchors hung. These anchors will be changed soon. When I bought my kit, the one thing the guy did was to glue and paint the anchors, and glue and paint the cauldrons for the Tryworks. No idea why....so, I have ordered more anchors from MS, however they are out of stock. So I went ahead and hung them off and all I will need to do is undo 1 brass ring to replace them. I want to have the anchor in Brittania, and the anchor stocks in wood. So once recieved I'll be changing these out......
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texxn5 got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
and a bowshot of the anchors
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texxn5 got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here is today's ......limited....progress. Not much but once again it is progress. My time in the shipyard has been torn between life and yard.....Strange, we went from 17 F day before yesterday, and last afternoon I was grilling on the deck. Today in the 60's....go figure.....So anyways, here are pictures of what got done today. A little more work on the masts, and I got the anchors hung. These anchors will be changed soon. When I bought my kit, the one thing the guy did was to glue and paint the anchors, and glue and paint the cauldrons for the Tryworks. No idea why....so, I have ordered more anchors from MS, however they are out of stock. So I went ahead and hung them off and all I will need to do is undo 1 brass ring to replace them. I want to have the anchor in Brittania, and the anchor stocks in wood. So once recieved I'll be changing these out......
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texxn5 got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
and a bowshot of the anchors
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texxn5 reacted to Chuck in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Looking Good Augie...
Of course those scrapers work!!! Sometimes the etching goes too long and the point is a little dull. But for soft woods it works a treat. I have to deepen the grooves for harder woods. You will notice many extra profiles on the sheet. You wont need then for the kit,...I just thought I would throw in several extras. They come in real handy. SHH!!! Dont tell EXPO
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texxn5 reacted to gjdale in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Little by little we creep inexorably closer. Not long now John until string is in the air.
Great job my friend.
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texxn5 reacted to Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi John, LOVE that bow shot!!!!!
Cheers,
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texxn5 reacted to rowand in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi John, I'm constantly amazed at the level of detail and high quality work that I see on MSW forums and your model just reinforces those points. Lovely work, Mate. You'd have to be happy with the way it's progressing.
Have a great day,
Cheers,
Rowan D.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here is today's ......limited....progress. Not much but once again it is progress. My time in the shipyard has been torn between life and yard.....Strange, we went from 17 F day before yesterday, and last afternoon I was grilling on the deck. Today in the 60's....go figure.....So anyways, here are pictures of what got done today. A little more work on the masts, and I got the anchors hung. These anchors will be changed soon. When I bought my kit, the one thing the guy did was to glue and paint the anchors, and glue and paint the cauldrons for the Tryworks. No idea why....so, I have ordered more anchors from MS, however they are out of stock. So I went ahead and hung them off and all I will need to do is undo 1 brass ring to replace them. I want to have the anchor in Brittania, and the anchor stocks in wood. So once recieved I'll be changing these out......
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
and a bowshot of the anchors
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texxn5 got a reaction from Charley54 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
and a bowshot of the anchors
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texxn5 got a reaction from Charley54 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here is today's ......limited....progress. Not much but once again it is progress. My time in the shipyard has been torn between life and yard.....Strange, we went from 17 F day before yesterday, and last afternoon I was grilling on the deck. Today in the 60's....go figure.....So anyways, here are pictures of what got done today. A little more work on the masts, and I got the anchors hung. These anchors will be changed soon. When I bought my kit, the one thing the guy did was to glue and paint the anchors, and glue and paint the cauldrons for the Tryworks. No idea why....so, I have ordered more anchors from MS, however they are out of stock. So I went ahead and hung them off and all I will need to do is undo 1 brass ring to replace them. I want to have the anchor in Brittania, and the anchor stocks in wood. So once recieved I'll be changing these out......
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here is today's ......limited....progress. Not much but once again it is progress. My time in the shipyard has been torn between life and yard.....Strange, we went from 17 F day before yesterday, and last afternoon I was grilling on the deck. Today in the 60's....go figure.....So anyways, here are pictures of what got done today. A little more work on the masts, and I got the anchors hung. These anchors will be changed soon. When I bought my kit, the one thing the guy did was to glue and paint the anchors, and glue and paint the cauldrons for the Tryworks. No idea why....so, I have ordered more anchors from MS, however they are out of stock. So I went ahead and hung them off and all I will need to do is undo 1 brass ring to replace them. I want to have the anchor in Brittania, and the anchor stocks in wood. So once recieved I'll be changing these out......
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