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texxn5 reacted to augie in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
The main railings, along with the hances, volutes and beaded moldings have been completed:
With the bulwarks (finally) sealed off, it's almost time to start on the planking of the quarterdeck. But first we'll be adding some hatches, coamings and companionways.
Hope everyone is feeling shipshape and being productive!
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texxn5 reacted to augie in USF Confederacy by Augie & Moonbug - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Time for a small update. In preparation for the quarter deck planking, a series of coamings, hatches, gratings and ladder down to the gun deck have been added. Nothing spectacular, but here are a few photos to show where we are:
Need to do a little tweaking before everything is cemented in place.
Have begun working on the waterways and margin planks. These are being cut from Swiss Pear. Need to finalize some decisions as to how much of the quarter deck will be left open to view the interior. I'm favoring Chuck's suggestion to leave the entire port side open but I think I may add the margins and waterways to that side just to look more 'finished'.
No pressure .......
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texxn5 reacted to SawdustDave in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
And heeeeeres Piet.... The handsome gentleman on the right of course.
And, the O 19 was a real hit at the show.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
Enjoy the show, and a belated birthday, I haven't been on MSW in a few days. Be safe....
John & Diane
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
Enjoy the show, and a belated birthday, I haven't been on MSW in a few days. Be safe....
John & Diane
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texxn5 reacted to Omega1234 in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
Hi Piet and Dave
Glad you both are there and that Piet arrived safely.
Hopefully we'll be able to see lots of photos once it's all over.
Cheers
Patrick
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texxn5 reacted to GLakie in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
Glad you made it with no problems Piet! Have a great time.
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texxn5 reacted to SawdustDave in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
Guess who the very first face I see in the parking lot as I begin unloading my ships at the Exhibition this evening.... None other.
I knew him as soon as we made eye contact. What an amazing evening we had....and this was just the set up party.
I can hardly wait for tomorrow. Wish you were all here with us.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Jack12477 in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
Looking mighty fine Mr. Piet. Pappa's smilin' Sorry I haven't been around much - been kinda busy lately. Looks like a Leffe's in order....
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by CaptainSteve - Model Shipways - 1:76.8 scale
very nice build, I am sorry to hear about the thieves....terrible lot and they should be keel hauled....that would cure their thievery....
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Dennis and Nenad, thanks for the comments and likes. Nenad, good to see you checking in. I hope all is well in Serbia these days I am happy you like my Morgan.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks Guys for all the likes and views. Gary, (GMO2), I was able to control the drilling by using a sharp pencil to poke dents into the thin wood in the proper places, then when the bit would come down it would walk around a bit until it found the indention and then settle into it and drill the hole. I also found that if I moved the center holes outboard about 1/32" or less that it was easier to drill without jeopardizing the other holes. The only way I could control this was with the great tight tolerance of the Proxxon TBM Drill Press and the use of the Compound Table & vise which allowed for easy and accurate movement of the workpiece to keep everything uniform and in place. This worked great and really allowed for the repititous drilling of 6 holes in 10 davits. The .02" drill bit made a hole that was big enough to handle the .010" rope used to rig the block to the davit. You can click on this picture and it will blow up the picture to where you can probably see the holes I drilled into one of the davits. Hope this helps.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
and a couple more
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
a couple more
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Today has a beautiful bright blue sky and 80 degree temperatures so I thought I would take some outdoor pictures of the Morgan.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
a few more
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Well, I did sneak into the shipyard for a little bit and built the Spanker Gaff and Boom. Every little bit is a little progress. Still have much to do out of the shipyard to get ready to leave in May, but I'll sneak some time in here and there....
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Off and on this week I've been working on the Mizzen Mast, Crossjack, and Main lower yard and rigging. Details are on my website, and the following photos show a little progress. Had to use my Proxxon DB 250 Lathe and the 4-jaw chuck to turn the yard, then added all the goodies to the yard prior to paintting and mounting the yard.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Another couple of hours in the yard - threatening rain today, so todays progress is I hung the first Spar - the Mizzen Crossjack, with the lifts and braces. This yard is permanent and doesn't have a sail, so the lifts don't move and the braces are tied.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Got an hour in today so the progress is the Vangs. I guess a line a day will get the ship built or something like that.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Snuck in a couple of hours today so I managed to rig the Boom Topping Gaff and Boom Sheet. Aft end is shaping up, more to go maybe I'll catch a couple of hours tomorrow.
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texxn5 got a reaction from mobbsie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hung the yard, then added the lifts and the leech and bunt lines. Then finished all the rigging for it except the braces and clew lines which will be added as we go later in the rigging.
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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hung the yard, then added the lifts and the leech and bunt lines. Then finished all the rigging for it except the braces and clew lines which will be added as we go later in the rigging.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Dennis and Nenad, thanks for the comments and likes. Nenad, good to see you checking in. I hope all is well in Serbia these days I am happy you like my Morgan.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks Lester, I'm glad you've been keeping up. I was hoping to meet up to your standards on the yards - the pictures sure help. Hardest thing is following the lines on the plans to figure out the 3 dimensional aspect of how and where the lines run. Also, there are inconsistencies with the nomenclature on the plans....but I guess I'm doing ok with it so far. Thanks again and I'm happy that you are pleased with the appearance.
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