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Sweet, John.  That base really sets her off well and brings the diorama together.   

WOW John, what a beautiful piece of art!  Just love the base, the wood grain really makes it pop and then your artistic foresight to in include a wale and the tool that caught it, the little boat.
I'm anxiously awaiting your next endeavor.  It'll be as nice or better then the Morgan, if that's even possible.  Well done my friend!
 
Cheers,

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Wow, thanks to all that commented. It's been quite a ride, and I have to admit, I loved every second of it. Thanks to all that have contributed and supported this project. Kind of a bitter sweet end.....
 
George, many thanks to all the comments and support.
 
Grant, thanks for all the input and accolades, and for being such a good friend!
 
Schooner, thanks for all your comments along the way.
 
Mike, thanks for all your support, as far as I know the scraps were cleaned up and discarded back in 2013 and the final disposition was in 2014. My scrap Base was a discarded piece from the day before I was there and the trash bin had been either auctioned or hauled off prior to that. The guy that provided me with it told me that it was scrap and that it was one of the last pieces to be cut out and he identified where it came from on the ship since he personally threw it in the trash. Trash for ship's but a great base for a model....especially since they are the same.
 
Mobbsie: Hi Tony, thanks for your comments...to answer the question:.....I have no idea!
 
David, thanks for stopping by and your comments. I know what you mean about the whale, I do not support whaling, nor do I like anything about it. The model of course is a Whaler, and to give it proper justice, I thought I would make a semi-diorama for the purpose of recording it's purpose and a reference as to scale. I'm glad that for the most part this practice has ceased. These massive creatures deserve the ocean and for mankind to leave them alone.
 
Thanks to all for your continued support.....
John

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Well, my belt sander came in Friday and I've completed the base, mounted the ship to it, and I have a 3/16" scale Sperm Whale that I sculpted to go alongside the ship along with a fully fitted out whaleboat complete with sails. the whale has been harpooned and lanced and tied alongside. I am now officially finished. The base is a slab of wood cut from the Bowsprit of the real Morgan, obtained from the Dupont Preservation Shipyard, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT., rough finished and Satin Varnished to protect it.
 
I'M DONE!
 
Anyone interested on the steps to accomplish this can find all the details in my website BUILD LOG - PART VI at the bottom of the log as well as a lot of photographs.
 
THANKS GUYS - IT'S BEEN FUN!!!
 
LINK TO WEBSITE: http://charleswmorganmodel.com

Wow, thanks to all that commented. It's been quite a ride, and I have to admit, I loved every second of it. Thanks to all that have contributed and supported this project. Kind of a bitter sweet end.....
 
George, many thanks to all the comments and support.
 
Grant, thanks for all the input and accolades, and for being such a good friend!
 
Schooner, thanks for all your comments along the way.
 
Mike, thanks for all your support, as far as I know the scraps were cleaned up and discarded back in 2013 and the final disposition was in 2014. My scrap Base was a discarded piece from the day before I was there and the trash bin had been either auctioned or hauled off prior to that. The guy that provided me with it told me that it was scrap and that it was one of the last pieces to be cut out and he identified where it came from on the ship since he personally threw it in the trash. Trash for ship's but a great base for a model....especially since they are the same.
 
Mobbsie: Hi Tony, thanks for your comments...to answer the question:.....I have no idea!
 
David, thanks for stopping by and your comments. I know what you mean about the whale, I do not support whaling, nor do I like anything about it. The model of course is a Whaler, and to give it proper justice, I thought I would make a semi-diorama for the purpose of recording it's purpose and a reference as to scale. I'm glad that for the most part this practice has ceased. These massive creatures deserve the ocean and for mankind to leave them alone.
 
Thanks to all for your continued support.....
John

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Well, my belt sander came in Friday and I've completed the base, mounted the ship to it, and I have a 3/16" scale Sperm Whale that I sculpted to go alongside the ship along with a fully fitted out whaleboat complete with sails. the whale has been harpooned and lanced and tied alongside. I am now officially finished. The base is a slab of wood cut from the Bowsprit of the real Morgan, obtained from the Dupont Preservation Shipyard, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT., rough finished and Satin Varnished to protect it.
 
I'M DONE!
 
Anyone interested on the steps to accomplish this can find all the details in my website BUILD LOG - PART VI at the bottom of the log as well as a lot of photographs.
 
THANKS GUYS - IT'S BEEN FUN!!!
 
LINK TO WEBSITE: http://charleswmorganmodel.com

Wow, thanks to all that commented. It's been quite a ride, and I have to admit, I loved every second of it. Thanks to all that have contributed and supported this project. Kind of a bitter sweet end.....
 
George, many thanks to all the comments and support.
 
Grant, thanks for all the input and accolades, and for being such a good friend!
 
Schooner, thanks for all your comments along the way.
 
Mike, thanks for all your support, as far as I know the scraps were cleaned up and discarded back in 2013 and the final disposition was in 2014. My scrap Base was a discarded piece from the day before I was there and the trash bin had been either auctioned or hauled off prior to that. The guy that provided me with it told me that it was scrap and that it was one of the last pieces to be cut out and he identified where it came from on the ship since he personally threw it in the trash. Trash for ship's but a great base for a model....especially since they are the same.
 
Mobbsie: Hi Tony, thanks for your comments...to answer the question:.....I have no idea!
 
David, thanks for stopping by and your comments. I know what you mean about the whale, I do not support whaling, nor do I like anything about it. The model of course is a Whaler, and to give it proper justice, I thought I would make a semi-diorama for the purpose of recording it's purpose and a reference as to scale. I'm glad that for the most part this practice has ceased. These massive creatures deserve the ocean and for mankind to leave them alone.
 
Thanks to all for your continued support.....
John

Wow, thanks to all that commented. It's been quite a ride, and I have to admit, I loved every second of it. Thanks to all that have contributed and supported this project. Kind of a bitter sweet end.....
 
George, many thanks to all the comments and support.
 
Grant, thanks for all the input and accolades, and for being such a good friend!
 
Schooner, thanks for all your comments along the way.
 
Mike, thanks for all your support, as far as I know the scraps were cleaned up and discarded back in 2013 and the final disposition was in 2014. My scrap Base was a discarded piece from the day before I was there and the trash bin had been either auctioned or hauled off prior to that. The guy that provided me with it told me that it was scrap and that it was one of the last pieces to be cut out and he identified where it came from on the ship since he personally threw it in the trash. Trash for ship's but a great base for a model....especially since they are the same.
 
Mobbsie: Hi Tony, thanks for your comments...to answer the question:.....I have no idea!
 
David, thanks for stopping by and your comments. I know what you mean about the whale, I do not support whaling, nor do I like anything about it. The model of course is a Whaler, and to give it proper justice, I thought I would make a semi-diorama for the purpose of recording it's purpose and a reference as to scale. I'm glad that for the most part this practice has ceased. These massive creatures deserve the ocean and for mankind to leave them alone.
 
Thanks to all for your continued support.....
John

I agree John. Congratulations. I love the diorama. Dang, I almost feel sorry for the whale. What a beautiful finishing touch.
 
Dave

WOW! is right!!!

Bloody hell John, how on earth do you expect to follow that, the whole diarama / display is truly wonderful.
 
You showed great vision and skill to achieve such a great build, well done my friend.

Wow John! That's a very impressive display. I love the extra details with the whale and whale boat, as well as the background and display board itself. Well done my friend!

Congratulations!    Very nice John!  It makes for an excellent display!   

Wow John, congratulations on a gorgeous model!  I'm a few years from starting my Morgan, but your model is a great inspiration.  I love the base - I'm wondering if I should inquire now about sourcing a piece of the actual Morgan to incorporate in my build somehow...
 
Thanks for sharing the journey with us!  Do you have a next build in mind?

Well, my belt sander came in Friday and I've completed the base, mounted the ship to it, and I have a 3/16" scale Sperm Whale that I sculpted to go alongside the ship along with a fully fitted out whaleboat complete with sails. the whale has been harpooned and lanced and tied alongside. I am now officially finished. The base is a slab of wood cut from the Bowsprit of the real Morgan, obtained from the Dupont Preservation Shipyard, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT., rough finished and Satin Varnished to protect it.
 
I'M DONE!
 
Anyone interested on the steps to accomplish this can find all the details in my website BUILD LOG - PART VI at the bottom of the log as well as a lot of photographs.
 
THANKS GUYS - IT'S BEEN FUN!!!
 
LINK TO WEBSITE: http://charleswmorganmodel.com

Well, my belt sander came in Friday and I've completed the base, mounted the ship to it, and I have a 3/16" scale Sperm Whale that I sculpted to go alongside the ship along with a fully fitted out whaleboat complete with sails. the whale has been harpooned and lanced and tied alongside. I am now officially finished. The base is a slab of wood cut from the Bowsprit of the real Morgan, obtained from the Dupont Preservation Shipyard, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT., rough finished and Satin Varnished to protect it.
 
I'M DONE!
 
Anyone interested on the steps to accomplish this can find all the details in my website BUILD LOG - PART VI at the bottom of the log as well as a lot of photographs.
 
THANKS GUYS - IT'S BEEN FUN!!!
 
LINK TO WEBSITE: http://charleswmorganmodel.com

Well, my belt sander came in Friday and I've completed the base, mounted the ship to it, and I have a 3/16" scale Sperm Whale that I sculpted to go alongside the ship along with a fully fitted out whaleboat complete with sails. the whale has been harpooned and lanced and tied alongside. I am now officially finished. The base is a slab of wood cut from the Bowsprit of the real Morgan, obtained from the Dupont Preservation Shipyard, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT., rough finished and Satin Varnished to protect it.
 
I'M DONE!
 
Anyone interested on the steps to accomplish this can find all the details in my website BUILD LOG - PART VI at the bottom of the log as well as a lot of photographs.
 
THANKS GUYS - IT'S BEEN FUN!!!
 
LINK TO WEBSITE: http://charleswmorganmodel.com

Hi Dennis, welcome back.
Thanks for all the great accolades. I still have a few tricks up my sleeve, unfortunately I can't put her in a case...I just don't have enough room in the house, and we might be going full time in the RV soon. Holidays were great, hope the same for you. I'm glad you like the Morgan.....she's way more than I ever expected possible....come back soon....there's still a little left to go yet...

Well, my belt sander came in Friday and I've completed the base, mounted the ship to it, and I have a 3/16" scale Sperm Whale that I sculpted to go alongside the ship along with a fully fitted out whaleboat complete with sails. the whale has been harpooned and lanced and tied alongside. I am now officially finished. The base is a slab of wood cut from the Bowsprit of the real Morgan, obtained from the Dupont Preservation Shipyard, Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT., rough finished and Satin Varnished to protect it.
 
I'M DONE!
 
Anyone interested on the steps to accomplish this can find all the details in my website BUILD LOG - PART VI at the bottom of the log as well as a lot of photographs.
 
THANKS GUYS - IT'S BEEN FUN!!!
 
LINK TO WEBSITE: http://charleswmorganmodel.com

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