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texxn5 reacted to GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks John, but it's been something that;s been building for around 7 or 8 years now. It's not really that big a deal. I've learned how to manage it somewhat without turning myself into an alcoholic or junkie. Found out there's more truth to the adage, "old wounds" than I realized. I got a bunch, but I had a lot of fun when I was young though.
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
After this I might be out for a week!!!! Sorry to hear about the oseteo...who am I to complain...
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texxn5 reacted to GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
As someone with severe osteo in both wrists and various other joints, I know exactly what you mean about "sore" from what otherwise would be a relatively simple operation. Takes me about 3 days to heal when they hurt like that.
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texxn5 reacted to GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I think I'd use pliers for that and just live with sacrificing the end of the dowel with the "teeth-marks" in it.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi George, thanks for looking in. Yes, I saw the adds last night. Hmmm...could be interesting. Just let me know when you're ready for you know what....that little Drawplate really worked well for all of this....but my fingers are killing me...lol too tight a grip required for these old fingers....
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texxn5 reacted to GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Very nice work John. Have you seen the ads for the new "Moby Dick" movie? Looks like it'll be a good one. I just hope they stay true to the historical details of the ships of that period.
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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 sure glad the cutters on my drawplate are sharp, because my sore fingers and hands (from drawing the dowels through the plate - have to keep a tight grip on the dowels) would probably gone in for a mutiny...perhaps if I had more to do they would just quit altogether. I managed to draw enough dowels through the plate to construct all of the oars, masts, booms and gaffs for the 5 whaleboats. I made the Waifs, and Sails for each boat. The sails will be attached to Mast, Boom and Gaff, then furled, tied and stowed on each whaleboat. These all still need to be stained, glued, painted and detailed prior to stowing on the boats. There is still a lot to do to these things yet.....mucho details! But Fun! Construction details are on my website for those intrested...
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texxn5 got a reaction from jablackwell in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello Dave, hope all is well on your end, thanks for dropping in. The oars are long, the Steering Oar is the longest at 101 mm or 21.4' in real life. The shortest is 71 mm or 15' in real life. Each boat carried 6 oars, 5 paddles, a mast, spar and sail, harpoons, lances and a whole bunch of stuff....to me they seem almost over loaded, but they are 30' long, so I guess it all fits...just seems choppy seas or a mad whale could make life a bit hard...
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Made six oars for the Orange Boat. Each has a different purpose and each boat has 6 oars and other things on board. Details on my website for construction.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello Dave, hope all is well on your end, thanks for dropping in. The oars are long, the Steering Oar is the longest at 101 mm or 21.4' in real life. The shortest is 71 mm or 15' in real life. Each boat carried 6 oars, 5 paddles, a mast, spar and sail, harpoons, lances and a whole bunch of stuff....to me they seem almost over loaded, but they are 30' long, so I guess it all fits...just seems choppy seas or a mad whale could make life a bit hard...
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello Dave, hope all is well on your end, thanks for dropping in. The oars are long, the Steering Oar is the longest at 101 mm or 21.4' in real life. The shortest is 71 mm or 15' in real life. Each boat carried 6 oars, 5 paddles, a mast, spar and sail, harpoons, lances and a whole bunch of stuff....to me they seem almost over loaded, but they are 30' long, so I guess it all fits...just seems choppy seas or a mad whale could make life a bit hard...
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello Dave, hope all is well on your end, thanks for dropping in. The oars are long, the Steering Oar is the longest at 101 mm or 21.4' in real life. The shortest is 71 mm or 15' in real life. Each boat carried 6 oars, 5 paddles, a mast, spar and sail, harpoons, lances and a whole bunch of stuff....to me they seem almost over loaded, but they are 30' long, so I guess it all fits...just seems choppy seas or a mad whale could make life a bit hard...
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texxn5 got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Made six oars for the Orange Boat. Each has a different purpose and each boat has 6 oars and other things on board. Details on my website for construction.
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texxn5 got a reaction from jablackwell in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Made six oars for the Orange Boat. Each has a different purpose and each boat has 6 oars and other things on board. Details on my website for construction.
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texxn5 got a reaction from schooner in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Made six oars for the Orange Boat. Each has a different purpose and each boat has 6 oars and other things on board. Details on my website for construction.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Made six oars for the Orange Boat. Each has a different purpose and each boat has 6 oars and other things on board. Details on my website for construction.
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Made six oars for the Orange Boat. Each has a different purpose and each boat has 6 oars and other things on board. Details on my website for construction.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Made six oars for the Orange Boat. Each has a different purpose and each boat has 6 oars and other things on board. Details on my website for construction.
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texxn5 got a reaction from augie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Made six oars for the Orange Boat. Each has a different purpose and each boat has 6 oars and other things on board. Details on my website for construction.
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Michael, yes they are. I have been impressed with the one I'm now stocking in my store. It's Tungsten Carbide and makes all the difference in using it. I have used others before and other than being hard on the fingers (from pulling tightly) this one works better than any I've ever used. That "honeydoopie" is getting old already...just leave home for 6 months and see what happens...it's a very tough diet for an old guy!
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Greg, thanks for dropping by. Looks like we're almost neighbors. I'm kicking various ideas around, but haven't attempted to do anything yet. That's why I'm making oars and harpoons I guess. Thanks for the kudos, she's been very rewarding.
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi guys, I got to work some in the workshop today after some honey do's. I've started making the small dowels for the oars, harpoons and such that require stick handles for the whaleboats. I haven't counted yet but I've got a gazillion of these to make. The Barnes Drawplate proved to be too small starting around 1.3 mm as the largest hole and also it is just steel. I bought a 2.8 mm - 0.26 mm one that is constructed of Tungsten Carbide. I mounted it in my Proxxon Vise with the numbers to the back. Then drew the dowels through the plate. It is still a tedious repetitious undertaking, however, it is very sharp and holds an edge. I'm so pleased with this Drawplate that I'm going to stock them in my "Ship's Store" on my website. It will be a couple of weeks before I have them available. Anyone wanting to reserve one PM me and I'll hold one for you. I have them coming in lots of 5 at a time. I don't like using drawplates, but I know of no other way to successfully recreate very thin uniform dowels. My bamboo sticks are 2.5 mm in diameter and I am taking them down to 1.4 mm. Details are on my website and here is the results:
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Michael, yes they are. I have been impressed with the one I'm now stocking in my store. It's Tungsten Carbide and makes all the difference in using it. I have used others before and other than being hard on the fingers (from pulling tightly) this one works better than any I've ever used. That "honeydoopie" is getting old already...just leave home for 6 months and see what happens...it's a very tough diet for an old guy!
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Michael, yes they are. I have been impressed with the one I'm now stocking in my store. It's Tungsten Carbide and makes all the difference in using it. I have used others before and other than being hard on the fingers (from pulling tightly) this one works better than any I've ever used. That "honeydoopie" is getting old already...just leave home for 6 months and see what happens...it's a very tough diet for an old guy!
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Greg, thanks for dropping by. Looks like we're almost neighbors. I'm kicking various ideas around, but haven't attempted to do anything yet. That's why I'm making oars and harpoons I guess. Thanks for the kudos, she's been very rewarding.
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