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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Nic, welcome aboard. I'm assuming from your message that you are Bluejacket? I will PM you in the next few days to discuss something for my website on the Morgan. I'm short time today, so don't have much time to discuss anything. Have you been to my websites?
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Gary, that's an interesting era to model. I've been on board the Texas many times. Bluejacket is a very reputable company, but I've never bought anything from them, but can't say I've ever heard any complaints. I served on the USS Havre PCE 877 on Lake Michigan and the USS John F Kennedy CVA 67 and the USS Lexington CVE 19 and always wanted to build models of them - especially the JFK. I've seen models of it in 1:96 scale before and it's like almost 15' long. At one time I almost started doing it and had the room, but divorce took care of that and now I'm too old, to poor and don't have the room for anything like that now...oh well - As for Bluejacket, if they have the ship you want you can always corrupt it or just build it from scratch...eeewwww I said that word...
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texxn5 reacted to MrBlueJacket in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi,
Please call me up and I will be glad to discuss what's in our kit and even take some photos if you like.
Best regards,
Nic
800-448-5567
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texxn5 reacted to GMO2 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
What to do next is something needing some thought. The Morgan is a tough act to follow,and being such an interesting subject with sm many challenges to overcome makes many of the other possible choices sort of ho~hum by comparison. Im mulling over the idea of going in an entirely different direction,and doing something from the pre ww2 Navy. My father served a hitch in the Navy before the war and served on a number of interesting ships including BB35 Texas and an old 4 piper,DD130 Jacob Jones. I wish Iknew something about the Bluejacket outfits 4 stack destroyer kit.Ihate to send off 350 pieces of green paper not knowing whats gonna show up at the ktchen door in return.
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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 GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Yeah Gary, I agree on the perseverence part....this is not a Mickey Mouse Build. If I would have known some of the things I Know now I probably would have looked for another model since I've never built a wood ship before. But now that I'm at this stage I wouldn't trade it for the world...I absolutely love doing this thing. I don't know what I'm going to do when this thing is finished because I don't have room for another one....I guess I'll just give everyone a hard time and be envious...As for Basswood, it has it's purpose in some areas, but hardwood should be used for many others, and this is one of them. It does sux. A problem I encountered is the Hoops that go on the Gaff - the laser didn't cut all the way through the wood - I had to cut them out with a knife. I broke many of them, I needed 10 I got 8 out of 20 and I'm not going through the re-order ordeal with Model Shipways again....too far along with the build and 8 will be just fine. As for finishing it probably won't happen until we return from our RV trip in September.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Gary, I totally understand that part...my hands are steady and my eyesight is going quickly working on these small parts in poor light....I seem to be losing my depth perception using "cheaters" from Walmart....things just don't work like they used to...almost 66. The compound table allowed me to do it without having to reinforce the sides. The CA "paint" should do the trick. Not breaking a bit really amazed me...I'm glad since I only have 2 more of that size bit.
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texxn5 reacted to GMO2 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks for the picture John.Unfortunately my drill press is not precise enough for so delicate an operation. I had to do mine by hand with a pin vise with a magnifier on a stand. After having to cut a couple of new davits from scrap I finaly got the hang of it .Hardening up the basswood with thin CA helped with keeping it from coming apart on me.Dubz,in his syren log summed up my opinion of using basswood for such a purpose. He said~This wood sux imo~.Eloquently put,that. Part of the trouble I have to admit comes from having to try to line up three little tiny holes with these 70 year old eyeballs.Hard to do even with a magnifier. But close enough that it will do. Your Morgan is looking really good,especially in the outdoor shots.Cant wait to see her fullyrigged out.Yours is the first Ive seen get that far. Anybody finishing a Mofgan deserves a medal for perseverance.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi George, yes, that almost finished the broadside. That's really why I chose this point to work on.
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texxn5 reacted to GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Nice! That pretty much completes her broadside profile!
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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 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 reacted to HIPEXEC in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
I finally mounted the jolly boats. This effectively completes the ship.....but ...you know....and I know....I'll be "tweeking" her until I start a new ship. I still have to get or build a case.
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texxn5 reacted to HIPEXEC in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
I'm practicing rigging the jolly boats while I finish designing and building the accessories.
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texxn5 reacted to HIPEXEC in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
I've just finished the rowers seats.
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texxn5 reacted to HIPEXEC in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Yes...they are just hollow aluminum "logs" with some outside detail.
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texxn5 reacted to HIPEXEC in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
I just installed the "VIP" seating on the jolly boats. The rowers are next. Notice my self drawn pencil sketched plans. Constucto doesn't show boats hanging from davits, so I'm on my own. I looked at several books on ship's small boats and came up with this plan.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Piet, thanks for the kudos..greatly appreciated...
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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 GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Piet, thanks for the kudos..greatly appreciated...
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello Henry, thanks for stopping in. Hope you guys dig out soon and don't get caught in a flood once that stuff starts to melt off. Your Soleil Royal is really looking good - I guess you have more time in the shipyard now. I love taking pictures outside - it seems to give these things life..
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi Buck, thanks for stopping by - yes - whaleboats! I'll be referencing your log a lot once I start on these things
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor 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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