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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 GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 14, 2015

Thanks George, yep that's why they call them "Tall Ships"...lol

Thanks for the comments Ron, glad to have you aboard. The lathe is really hard to beat and I use it a lot. Sve your pennies and someday it culd be your's. Glad my site has helped you. When are you going to start a log? At what stage are you?
texxn5 reacted to GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 14, 2015

She's standing tall now John! Spars for her width come next?

Cheers
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 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 lb0190 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

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

Thanks Piet, glad you stoppped by. Chuck's blocks are really very reasonable in price. Depending on size they are either 25 or 50 in a package for $6.75 or so...just need to shop his website for prices depending on what's needed.
texxn5 reacted to popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 13, 2015

looking sweet John!
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 13, 2015

Lester, no problem, thanks for looking in. Thanks Dennis, she's getting there...

Todays progress, again not a lot but it is progress. Rigged the Mizzen Topmast Ratlines and boards. They only go up five "steps" to about the height of the mast cap. Rigged the Mizzen Topgallant Stay, and the backstays which tie off on 1/8" Deadeyes on the Mizzen Channel. Also got a better picture of the Fish Hook Rigging.
texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 13, 2015

Thanks Piet, glad you stoppped by. Chuck's blocks are really very reasonable in price. Depending on size they are either 25 or 50 in a package for $6.75 or so...just need to shop his website for prices depending on what's needed.
texxn5 got a reaction from schooner in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 14, 2015

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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 March 13, 2015

Things are looking nice Piet. Sorry I haven't been around much - I've been a little busy myself. We'll have to have a Leffe or two once you're done!
texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 12, 2015

Lester, no problem, thanks for looking in. Thanks Dennis, she's getting there...

Todays progress, again not a lot but it is progress. Rigged the Mizzen Topmast Ratlines and boards. They only go up five "steps" to about the height of the mast cap. Rigged the Mizzen Topgallant Stay, and the backstays which tie off on 1/8" Deadeyes on the Mizzen Channel. Also got a better picture of the Fish Hook Rigging.
texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 12, 2015

Thanks for the likes and visits. Dave good to see you here, look forward to when you get back to your Conny.

Today - didn't get much done. Got the Mizzen Topmast Backstay done, then moved to the Fish Tackle up Forward. I was waiting until I got the Fore Topmast installed prior to rigging this. I used the last 5/16" Double Blocks from Chuck, painted them white and used blackened brass wire to strop them. Then rigged them to the Fish Hook with a small piece of chain. I hooked it to a small rope loop which is looped around the chock on the cathead. This is all rigged on the starboard side only. The rope is a dark brown rope I got from Chuck. All is tightened up and then tied off on the board above the Windlass.
texxn5 got a reaction from Sjors in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 13, 2015

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texxn5 got a reaction from lb0190 in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 13, 2015

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texxn5 got a reaction from lambsbk in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 13, 2015

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texxn5 got a reaction from GuntherMT in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 12, 2015

Lester, no problem, thanks for looking in. Thanks Dennis, she's getting there...

Todays progress, again not a lot but it is progress. Rigged the Mizzen Topmast Ratlines and boards. They only go up five "steps" to about the height of the mast cap. Rigged the Mizzen Topgallant Stay, and the backstays which tie off on 1/8" Deadeyes on the Mizzen Channel. Also got a better picture of the Fish Hook Rigging.
texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 12, 2015

Lester, no problem, thanks for looking in. Thanks Dennis, she's getting there...

Todays progress, again not a lot but it is progress. Rigged the Mizzen Topmast Ratlines and boards. They only go up five "steps" to about the height of the mast cap. Rigged the Mizzen Topgallant Stay, and the backstays which tie off on 1/8" Deadeyes on the Mizzen Channel. Also got a better picture of the Fish Hook Rigging.
texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 March 12, 2015

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