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texxn5 got a reaction from gjdale in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Ok, well, now the roof is glued and painted, and after looking at these pictures I see that I still have some touch up painting to do as well as removing some wood fuzzies on the corners and such. The camera sees way more than I do. That conspiracy thing again Augie. I added the skyway hatches, galley stack, and the rear davits. Tomorrow is a ladder and rail, some clean up, and then perhaps start in on the skylight. It's a real task all by itself, and I have to be real careful, as it is tedious as well.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Charley54 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I'm posting lot's of pictures for anyone that has an interest in building this ship. There are vague instructions and tricky plans to read if you aren't used to pulling several drawings together to figure out one part...and no photo's except what's been taken of the real ship...
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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
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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 canoe21 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 reacted to trippwj in Harriet Lane by trippwj - Model Shipways - 1:144 Scale
Not much progress to report, but I think I know how I am going to handle the repair.
As you can see below, the jibboom has broken off cleanly at the mast cap.
As a result, all of the fore stays etc. are now rather slack.
I am going to replace the jibboom and all of the fore stays - a couple were not particularly great anyway. When i do that, I should be able to get a nice uniform tension on them all, and also increase slightly the tension on the back stays (rear most shrouds?)
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texxn5 reacted to Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hey John, it's in the low 80s here and I'm having breakfast outside next to the pond
btw your stern end of the ship looks fab! even with that blue - green lozenge as a life preserver kidding!
Keep up the good works my friend.
Cheers,
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I'm posting lot's of pictures for anyone that has an interest in building this ship. There are vague instructions and tricky plans to read if you aren't used to pulling several drawings together to figure out one part...and no photo's except what's been taken of the real ship...
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Ok, well, now the roof is glued and painted, and after looking at these pictures I see that I still have some touch up painting to do as well as removing some wood fuzzies on the corners and such. The camera sees way more than I do. That conspiracy thing again Augie. I added the skyway hatches, galley stack, and the rear davits. Tomorrow is a ladder and rail, some clean up, and then perhaps start in on the skylight. It's a real task all by itself, and I have to be real careful, as it is tedious as well.
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
now the unattached roof parts
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texxn5 got a reaction from Sjors 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
a couple of more
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texxn5 got a reaction from canoe21 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I'm posting lot's of pictures for anyone that has an interest in building this ship. There are vague instructions and tricky plans to read if you aren't used to pulling several drawings together to figure out one part...and no photo's except what's been taken of the real ship...
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Ok, well, now the roof is glued and painted, and after looking at these pictures I see that I still have some touch up painting to do as well as removing some wood fuzzies on the corners and such. The camera sees way more than I do. That conspiracy thing again Augie. I added the skyway hatches, galley stack, and the rear davits. Tomorrow is a ladder and rail, some clean up, and then perhaps start in on the skylight. It's a real task all by itself, and I have to be real careful, as it is tedious as well.
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texxn5 reacted to popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
belay that last message............it looks AWESOME John.............you did a great job!
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texxn5 reacted to popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
hmmmmmm......so what are you doing.........'Bash Masterson'...........got a little something you wanna add to the structures? in seeing your first set of pictures, I would have cautioned you about making sure that both structures were even with each other......the beams looked a bit off. but, seeing the second set of pictures...I don't see it. just another example of the camera seeing more than the human eye is willing to admit. have you done any sanding, so the roof will sit flush? I would do a real light sanding.........keeping with the arch, so that when the roof is in place, it will sit level to the arch........no gaps. it looks super...........this is really going to make the wheel/tiller assembly, the center point of detail..........but you want to make sure that the roof is going to sit flush and even on the structures. your really moving along..........now that your home...........bet it feels great
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
It seemed like a good place for a life preserver and some lines....next up is the roof. More to follow....
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texxn5 got a reaction from SkerryAmp in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I'm not sure if this is a "real" fixture (as it is not on any plans or photo's) on the ship, but I thought it would add some realism and a point of interest.
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
more as we go
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texxn5 reacted to lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I like those little extra touches John. Good work.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ebomba in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks Scott, yes, moving along....
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texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Yeah Geoff, I did the same thing. I recently finished my Revell Conny, and moved on to the Morgan. I was in Boston in September, and Mystic in October and visited both ships. A member of this forum is a member of the 1812 Marine's and has direct access to the Constitution. We had an after hours (after the ship closes to the public) private tour of the ship. We went to areas the general public does not have access to, and it was quite amazing to have a National Monument completely to ourselves with no one aboard but the watch for as long as we liked. An opportunity of a lifetime. I took quite a few pictures, of both the Consittution and the Morgan so let me know if you need any. There are several outstanding build logs going on at this time in the forum which are great for reference and just enjoying nice ships....enjoy
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texxn5 reacted to Geoff Matson in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Yes John, doing a real ship appeals to me. That why I picked the Constitution. Last summer my son made a trip out East and visited the Conny and took some pictures for me.
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texxn5 reacted to Geoff Matson in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Looking good John. This model is on my want list.
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