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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 18, 2015

The Topgallants and Royals
texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 18, 2015

Thanks for the likes and comments guys. I'm still moving upwards. Managed to complete the Topmast Ratboards & Ratlines and the Topgallant & Royal masts and shrouds. Only thing left will be the Shrouds and Ratlines for the Topgallants. The Shrouds are siezed to Bullseyes and then tied off with Lanyards at the crosstrees. Then they get more Ratlines. Problem is I am waiting again on Model Shipways to deliver. Should have them Tuesday ore Wednesday. I didn't count correctly or I could have had them on my last order, so - gotta wait.
texxn5 got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 18, 2015

Well, once again after finishing the Topmasts I've been looking at the overall appearance of the ship. I thought I was going to like the brown rope for the Fish Hook - well I don't. I think it's too small and too dark almost looking black unless it gets a bright flash from the camera. So I changed it to a slightly heavier light tan rope - I like it better.
texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 18, 2015

Hi Frankie, good to see you back. Sounds like you're just about where I am --- when do we get pictures???? for the Lookout Rings, I had a small plastic tube that held some very small drill bits. I took my razor saw and cut some 1/8" wide round strips from the tube. It was hard to keep them even but I got 4 good rings from them. I did not like the wire rings I was able to make, and these worked great.
texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 18, 2015

Well, once again after finishing the Topmasts I've been looking at the overall appearance of the ship. I thought I was going to like the brown rope for the Fish Hook - well I don't. I think it's too small and too dark almost looking black unless it gets a bright flash from the camera. So I changed it to a slightly heavier light tan rope - I like it better.
texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 18, 2015

The Topgallants and Royals
texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 18, 2015

Thanks for the likes and comments guys. I'm still moving upwards. Managed to complete the Topmast Ratboards & Ratlines and the Topgallant & Royal masts and shrouds. Only thing left will be the Shrouds and Ratlines for the Topgallants. The Shrouds are siezed to Bullseyes and then tied off with Lanyards at the crosstrees. Then they get more Ratlines. Problem is I am waiting again on Model Shipways to deliver. Should have them Tuesday ore Wednesday. I didn't count correctly or I could have had them on my last order, so - gotta wait.
texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 18, 2015

Well, once again after finishing the Topmasts I've been looking at the overall appearance of the ship. I thought I was going to like the brown rope for the Fish Hook - well I don't. I think it's too small and too dark almost looking black unless it gets a bright flash from the camera. So I changed it to a slightly heavier light tan rope - I like it better.
texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 16, 2015

Previously, there had been discussions of whether the Morgan had rear stern windows and some trim work. Lester found a good picture that answers this. Yes, the Morgan did have windows as well as being painted with false cannon hatches to ward off pirates. Discovered in 1957 and restored for a bit in 1961. The file is too large for this forum but the picture is available on my website under the Historical pictures page for anyone interested.

http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/historical-photosdocs.html
texxn5 got a reaction from edmay in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

Thanks for the likes and comments guys. I'm still moving upwards. Managed to complete the Topmast Ratboards & Ratlines and the Topgallant & Royal masts and shrouds. Only thing left will be the Shrouds and Ratlines for the Topgallants. The Shrouds are siezed to Bullseyes and then tied off with Lanyards at the crosstrees. Then they get more Ratlines. Problem is I am waiting again on Model Shipways to deliver. Should have them Tuesday ore Wednesday. I didn't count correctly or I could have had them on my last order, so - gotta wait.
texxn5 got a reaction from demetri in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 January 13, 2018

Stays and Backstays
texxn5 got a reaction from JerseyCity Frankie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

Hi Frankie, good to see you back. Sounds like you're just about where I am --- when do we get pictures???? for the Lookout Rings, I had a small plastic tube that held some very small drill bits. I took my razor saw and cut some 1/8" wide round strips from the tube. It was hard to keep them even but I got 4 good rings from them. I did not like the wire rings I was able to make, and these worked great.
texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

Hi Frankie, good to see you back. Sounds like you're just about where I am --- when do we get pictures???? for the Lookout Rings, I had a small plastic tube that held some very small drill bits. I took my razor saw and cut some 1/8" wide round strips from the tube. It was hard to keep them even but I got 4 good rings from them. I did not like the wire rings I was able to make, and these worked great.
texxn5 reacted to JerseyCity Frankie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

Thats the part I have to do next on the whaler I am working on, the iron hoops for the guys aloft watching out for whales. Not sure what material will be strong enough to make the hoops out of, all the wire I have is likely to bend.
texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

Previously, there had been discussions of whether the Morgan had rear stern windows and some trim work. Lester found a good picture that answers this. Yes, the Morgan did have windows as well as being painted with false cannon hatches to ward off pirates. Discovered in 1957 and restored for a bit in 1961. The file is too large for this forum but the picture is available on my website under the Historical pictures page for anyone interested.

http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/historical-photosdocs.html
texxn5 got a reaction from edmay in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

Stays and Backstays
texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

Thanks for the likes and comments guys. I'm still moving upwards. Managed to complete the Topmast Ratboards & Ratlines and the Topgallant & Royal masts and shrouds. Only thing left will be the Shrouds and Ratlines for the Topgallants. The Shrouds are siezed to Bullseyes and then tied off with Lanyards at the crosstrees. Then they get more Ratlines. Problem is I am waiting again on Model Shipways to deliver. Should have them Tuesday ore Wednesday. I didn't count correctly or I could have had them on my last order, so - gotta wait.
texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

The Topgallants and Royals
texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

Previously, there had been discussions of whether the Morgan had rear stern windows and some trim work. Lester found a good picture that answers this. Yes, the Morgan did have windows as well as being painted with false cannon hatches to ward off pirates. Discovered in 1957 and restored for a bit in 1961. The file is too large for this forum but the picture is available on my website under the Historical pictures page for anyone interested.

http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/historical-photosdocs.html
texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 16, 2015

Well, once again after finishing the Topmasts I've been looking at the overall appearance of the ship. I thought I was going to like the brown rope for the Fish Hook - well I don't. I think it's too small and too dark almost looking black unless it gets a bright flash from the camera. So I changed it to a slightly heavier light tan rope - I like it better.
texxn5 got a reaction from JerseyCity Frankie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

The Topgallants and Royals
texxn5 reacted to Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

Yeah John, that lighter colored rope on the fish hook looks much better, it matches well with the other lines I see. She's really coming together very nicely.

Cheers,
texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 15, 2015

Well, once again after finishing the Topmasts I've been looking at the overall appearance of the ship. I thought I was going to like the brown rope for the Fish Hook - well I don't. I think it's too small and too dark almost looking black unless it gets a bright flash from the camera. So I changed it to a slightly heavier light tan rope - I like it better.
texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 14, 2015

The Topgallants and Royals
texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 14, 2015

Thanks for the likes and comments guys. I'm still moving upwards. Managed to complete the Topmast Ratboards & Ratlines and the Topgallant & Royal masts and shrouds. Only thing left will be the Shrouds and Ratlines for the Topgallants. The Shrouds are siezed to Bullseyes and then tied off with Lanyards at the crosstrees. Then they get more Ratlines. Problem is I am waiting again on Model Shipways to deliver. Should have them Tuesday ore Wednesday. I didn't count correctly or I could have had them on my last order, so - gotta wait.

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