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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for some paint and trim out...
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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Just trying out the fit to make sure it's ok
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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
starting to shape up
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texxn5 got a reaction from ScottRC in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
As we progress
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texxn5 got a reaction from riverboat in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Time for a little update, the Tryworks is coming along nicely. I'm now ready to cover up all the brickwork with black wood sides that protect the crewmen from the hot brick oven as they work around it. So the brick colors on the sides and aft side won't hardly be seen at all, but if you look at them you'll know they are there, and some show through the boards, which is the way it is supposed to be. The copper will be darkened with blacken-it once I get some. Next comes the workbench, cooling tank, and scrap bin.....then, yes Piet.....the harpoons.....When painting, one needs to be sure to paint the inside of the oven black before mounting the cauldrons...
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texxn5 reacted to md1400cs in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
John,
Nice super detailing. Looking great. I'm also learning a lot about this ship, its history and the hard work these wailers put up with. I'm enjoying following your build.
Regards,
Michael
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texxn5 reacted to md1400cs in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
John,
Nice super detailing. Looking great. I'm also learning a lot about this ship, its history and the hard work these wailers put up with. I'm enjoying following your build.
Regards,
Michael
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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from Sjors in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for some paint and trim out...
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texxn5 got a reaction from riverboat in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
starting to shape up
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texxn5 reacted to lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
John: It looks like you painted the brass sheet...but IF you blackened it you will need to paint it with dullcoat. The brass is so thin that blackening will eat right through it over time. Just a thought. It looks FANTASTIC.
Now...where do I get a 'draw plate?'
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texxn5 reacted to Sailor1234567890 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
That triworks is VERY cool. I don't know if you've seen it but if you log on to the woodenboat forum at www.woodenboat.com/forum you'll see a thread about the MORGAN and her restoration. There is a gentleman who volunteers at the Seaport museum and brings his camera in. In fact, here's the link to that thread: http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?109593-Charles-W-Morgan-Restoration-A-Volunteer-s-Perspective-1
It's a fairly lengthy thread but absolutely FILLED with detailed photos of her as well as other interesting things at Mystic Seaport Museum. Video of old single lung engines, big slow speeds, lots of cool stuff. The gentleman who took all the pictures I believe took on the restoration of her galley stove to the point of replacing cast feet or something if I recall correctly. I'm sure if you haven't seen it yet, I've just ruined about 4 hours of your Saturday night browsing it. Beautiful job you've got going there. Keep it up.
Cheers,
Daniel
(BTW, my latest build thread is http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?127530-Catspaw-build)
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texxn5 reacted to Beef Wellington in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
John, adding voice to the chorus of "well dones", looks very realistic! What did you make the tubs and flues out of? Looks like you've filled in the gaps between the bricks with something that looks really good, what is it?
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texxn5 reacted to popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
now that is one cool oven......so many thoughts on how you could accomplish this........looks as though you've chosen the correct paths
you've done a really nice job of it. .....no doubt about it.........really sweet!
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texxn5 reacted to gjdale in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
That Tryworks looks fantastic John! You should be very proud of that my friend!
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texxn5 got a reaction from riverboat in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for some paint and trim out...
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texxn5 got a reaction from UdoK in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
starting to shape up
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texxn5 got a reaction from Gerald Spargo in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
sitting on the deck, not glued yet...probably won't attach, until all the other parts are all built....then do it all at once knowing how everything fits. That is the workbench, cooling tank, insulation boards, and rendering bin...
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texxn5 got a reaction from riverboat in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from UdoK in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for some paint and trim out...
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texxn5 got a reaction from Charley54 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
sitting on the deck, not glued yet...probably won't attach, until all the other parts are all built....then do it all at once knowing how everything fits. That is the workbench, cooling tank, insulation boards, and rendering bin...
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texxn5 got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for some paint and trim out...
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texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
starting to shape up
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