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texxn5 got a reaction from Bobstrake in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hey Augie, just found out you're under the weather. Get well Mate, can't keep a good man down -- remember??? Take care Bro' get well...
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texxn5 got a reaction from Kevin in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I have returned home and re-opened the shipyard. So far, all I've been able to do is set up the Morgan on the workbench TV tray and set the whaleboats on the boat bearers to see how they look and take pictures. I'm waiting for a new drawplate that is larger than the Barnes to trim down the small dowels I have to a smaller diameter for the oars and harpoons. It should be in next week, then I'll start making the parts. The Barnes is too small a diameter for what I have. Here are the boats sitting on the boat. They are tilted too far outboard so that they won't fall off. The proper stance is to be attached to the blocks on the Davits and have a natural "hang" and then they are lashed to the Boat Bearers.
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texxn5 reacted to lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Just blame it on Moby Dick and proudly display the damage.
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texxn5 reacted to Beef Wellington in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Sorry to see you mishap. I don't think its possible to un-dent the plates without replacing them, I'd probably try gradually working very small quantities of paint into the scratch and see where that leads, it may just hide it enough. I'm a fan of the Admiralty copper paint. Best of luck.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Sjors, as requested here are some pictures of my 2 hump camel....She's Model Expo's Sopwith Camel.....WWI Biplane....wood and metal and many parts at that....fun project.....she's almost a ship...she's an air ship....and buzzing my Constitution.....
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hey Augie, just found out you're under the weather. Get well Mate, can't keep a good man down -- remember??? Take care Bro' get well...
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Hi Larry, just getting caught up on your log. She's looking great. I really enjoyed going aboard her when I was in Erie this summer. Trying to figure out how I can build it if I'm traveling all the time....dilemma....
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Tony good to see you here. Thanks for stopping by. Fabulous trip really enjoyed it. Dangling a boat on the Davit is definitely an idea. I haven't attempted anything yet, just contemplating ideas. Real dilemma.....thanks for the kudos.
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I have returned home and re-opened the shipyard. So far, all I've been able to do is set up the Morgan on the workbench TV tray and set the whaleboats on the boat bearers to see how they look and take pictures. I'm waiting for a new drawplate that is larger than the Barnes to trim down the small dowels I have to a smaller diameter for the oars and harpoons. It should be in next week, then I'll start making the parts. The Barnes is too small a diameter for what I have. Here are the boats sitting on the boat. They are tilted too far outboard so that they won't fall off. The proper stance is to be attached to the blocks on the Davits and have a natural "hang" and then they are lashed to the Boat Bearers.
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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 all of the experienced members here......If you notice in the first picture above there is 1" scratch in the copper plating. It not only scratched but creased the copper plating. How can I fix this without destroying the finish and the patina of the copper. I accidentally hit the side with the pointed end of my diagonal cutters. Help!!!!
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Tony good to see you here. Thanks for stopping by. Fabulous trip really enjoyed it. Dangling a boat on the Davit is definitely an idea. I haven't attempted anything yet, just contemplating ideas. Real dilemma.....thanks for the kudos.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I have returned home and re-opened the shipyard. So far, all I've been able to do is set up the Morgan on the workbench TV tray and set the whaleboats on the boat bearers to see how they look and take pictures. I'm waiting for a new drawplate that is larger than the Barnes to trim down the small dowels I have to a smaller diameter for the oars and harpoons. It should be in next week, then I'll start making the parts. The Barnes is too small a diameter for what I have. Here are the boats sitting on the boat. They are tilted too far outboard so that they won't fall off. The proper stance is to be attached to the blocks on the Davits and have a natural "hang" and then they are lashed to the Boat Bearers.
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texxn5 reacted to mobbsie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Good to have you back John, hope you had a fabulous trip mate.
Morgan's looking really good with the boats on.
I'm afraid I cant help with the removal of the scratch mate other than remove the damaged ones and replace, that may change the patina though, as a suggestion would it be possible to have the boat above it lowered on it's davits so that the scratch is covered by the boat, just a thought.
Be Good
mobbsie
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texxn5 got a reaction from ScottRC in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Les, thanks for the input. Really sorry I couldn't hook up with you in Connecticut..maybe next time I can plan better. Yeah, I just did this scratch after all this time. I was looking at a tie off spot and reaching for the tool and then hit it....I couldn't believe it. I have a coat of clear satin varnish on it and that is why it's white looking. My concern is the dent or crease that goes along with it. I want to cover it up without it being obvious and shiny. I like your Avatar....looks good as well as fun. As for the oars, I have some small diameter bamboo dowels that are 2 mm in diameter. The largest hole in my Barnes Drawplate is 1.5 mm. I have ordered one that goes from 3.5-.2 mm. It should be here next week so then I can make proper scale sticks for everything. That cradle sounds interesting, please send it to me and I'll post it on my website.
Thanks Piet and George for the comments. It's good to be back after living in a 22' trailer for 6 months...we're thinking about upgrading to a 5th wheel soon.
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texxn5 got a reaction from cristikc in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Managed to make a keel and one rail for one boat. Shaped the keel form from the proper size piece of wood, used the electric heat plank bender to form it, and glued it to a boat and then glued one rail on.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Mirabell61 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I have returned home and re-opened the shipyard. So far, all I've been able to do is set up the Morgan on the workbench TV tray and set the whaleboats on the boat bearers to see how they look and take pictures. I'm waiting for a new drawplate that is larger than the Barnes to trim down the small dowels I have to a smaller diameter for the oars and harpoons. It should be in next week, then I'll start making the parts. The Barnes is too small a diameter for what I have. Here are the boats sitting on the boat. They are tilted too far outboard so that they won't fall off. The proper stance is to be attached to the blocks on the Davits and have a natural "hang" and then they are lashed to the Boat Bearers.
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texxn5 got a reaction from ScottRC in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I have returned home and re-opened the shipyard. So far, all I've been able to do is set up the Morgan on the workbench TV tray and set the whaleboats on the boat bearers to see how they look and take pictures. I'm waiting for a new drawplate that is larger than the Barnes to trim down the small dowels I have to a smaller diameter for the oars and harpoons. It should be in next week, then I'll start making the parts. The Barnes is too small a diameter for what I have. Here are the boats sitting on the boat. They are tilted too far outboard so that they won't fall off. The proper stance is to be attached to the blocks on the Davits and have a natural "hang" and then they are lashed to the Boat Bearers.
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texxn5 reacted to lesterpalifka in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
finally put up an avatar... me sailing the Morgan in 2014
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texxn5 reacted to lesterpalifka in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
wow that sucks.. its really visiable too...when I do mine I will make a protective cover for the copper by putting clear wrap around the hull cut a box down to size so it is just above the copper and then spray in foam sealing .. it will expand and dry that way I have a cradle that will hold the ship up and also protect the hull from that sort of thing till it gets put in the display case... sorry I didn't think of this earlier for you...i'll draw it up and send it to you maybe you can post it for your followers... also when you make the harpoons use twigs of the right scale so they will look authentic. I believe that they used straight sapplings about 2 to 2-1/2 inch in diameter for the shafts...rig them up and you have a really good looking harpoon....
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texxn5 got a reaction from augie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I have returned home and re-opened the shipyard. So far, all I've been able to do is set up the Morgan on the workbench TV tray and set the whaleboats on the boat bearers to see how they look and take pictures. I'm waiting for a new drawplate that is larger than the Barnes to trim down the small dowels I have to a smaller diameter for the oars and harpoons. It should be in next week, then I'll start making the parts. The Barnes is too small a diameter for what I have. Here are the boats sitting on the boat. They are tilted too far outboard so that they won't fall off. The proper stance is to be attached to the blocks on the Davits and have a natural "hang" and then they are lashed to the Boat Bearers.
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texxn5 got a reaction from edmay in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I have returned home and re-opened the shipyard. So far, all I've been able to do is set up the Morgan on the workbench TV tray and set the whaleboats on the boat bearers to see how they look and take pictures. I'm waiting for a new drawplate that is larger than the Barnes to trim down the small dowels I have to a smaller diameter for the oars and harpoons. It should be in next week, then I'll start making the parts. The Barnes is too small a diameter for what I have. Here are the boats sitting on the boat. They are tilted too far outboard so that they won't fall off. The proper stance is to be attached to the blocks on the Davits and have a natural "hang" and then they are lashed to the Boat Bearers.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I have a question for all of the experienced members here......If you notice in the first picture above there is 1" scratch in the copper plating. It not only scratched but creased the copper plating. How can I fix this without destroying the finish and the patina of the copper. I accidentally hit the side with the pointed end of my diagonal cutters. Help!!!!
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texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I have returned home and re-opened the shipyard. So far, all I've been able to do is set up the Morgan on the workbench TV tray and set the whaleboats on the boat bearers to see how they look and take pictures. I'm waiting for a new drawplate that is larger than the Barnes to trim down the small dowels I have to a smaller diameter for the oars and harpoons. It should be in next week, then I'll start making the parts. The Barnes is too small a diameter for what I have. Here are the boats sitting on the boat. They are tilted too far outboard so that they won't fall off. The proper stance is to be attached to the blocks on the Davits and have a natural "hang" and then they are lashed to the Boat Bearers.
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I have a question for all of the experienced members here......If you notice in the first picture above there is 1" scratch in the copper plating. It not only scratched but creased the copper plating. How can I fix this without destroying the finish and the patina of the copper. I accidentally hit the side with the pointed end of my diagonal cutters. Help!!!!
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texxn5 reacted to Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello John and welcome back! Wow, those boats look splendid on the Morgan, love the different colors on them.
Say hi to Diane for me and cheers,
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