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texxn5 got a reaction from GuntherMT in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I have learned to tie the lashings tighter and closer together to create less of a footprint as well as that the shrouds from the Mizzen tear out seem to cause the lashings to be irregular in how they tie to the ratboards. I do think they are looking better, and that is also why I started on the Port side Mizzen which will be my least noticable area.
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texxn5 reacted to GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Heard that myself earlier. Liked that franchise back in the day! Bummer!
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texxn5 got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Live Long and Prosper Mr. Spock.....Leonard Nemoy dies at 83 today....
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
resulting 1/32" strips
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I am short 1/32"x1/32" strips to complete making the ratboards. So I set up my trusty Proxxon FMZ Vice and then used my Balsa Stripper and cut several 1/32" strips from a 1/32" x 3" sheet and it worked perfectly..handy tools and it saved an order to Model Shipways which would have taken weeks. Several problems with the kit, is that there were not enough 1/32" strips provided to use for the ratboards and not providing a proper sized line to lash the ratboards...sorry, just another agravation. Anyhow, I have enough now to complete this part.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks for stopping by Ed, and Dennis. Yes, the Morgan seems to have a number of unique features and I guess running lights aft is one of them. Most I've seen have been forward...
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texxn5 got a reaction from IgorSky in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
OK, here's the redo. I think this is going to have to be it...I'm not sure the shrouds or me could survive another rip out. It is still a little bit large, but I think it might be acceptable. One option could be to paint the bottom rope wraps black so they are not visible against the black shrouds. The bottom iron served Ratboard has the lashes painted black. Open for opinions...
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texxn5 got a reaction from GuntherMT in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Closeup on my Morgan. Stbd running light
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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
While waiting for the order from Syrene Ship Model Co., I had enough .008 line for a few more Ratboards, so I moved to the Mizzen Starboard side, served the bottom iron bar and installed enough ratboards to add the green Starboard Running Light. The order from Syrene should be here tomorrow and the port side main and fore masts will be completed.
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texxn5 got a reaction from mobbsie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I have learned to tie the lashings tighter and closer together to create less of a footprint as well as that the shrouds from the Mizzen tear out seem to cause the lashings to be irregular in how they tie to the ratboards. I do think they are looking better, and that is also why I started on the Port side Mizzen which will be my least noticable area.
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texxn5 reacted to popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I find this very interesting.......I've never seen them on the mizzen shrouds........only on the fore mast shrouds. looking very nice John!
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texxn5 reacted to edmay in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hello John " you light up my life' upssss. nice light,sent some Canadian snow down,lasts longer ,nice to share.Edwin.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Closeup on my Morgan. Stbd running light
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texxn5 got a reaction from mobbsie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
While waiting for the order from Syrene Ship Model Co., I had enough .008 line for a few more Ratboards, so I moved to the Mizzen Starboard side, served the bottom iron bar and installed enough ratboards to add the green Starboard Running Light. The order from Syrene should be here tomorrow and the port side main and fore masts will be completed.
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texxn5 got a reaction from IgorSky in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I have learned to tie the lashings tighter and closer together to create less of a footprint as well as that the shrouds from the Mizzen tear out seem to cause the lashings to be irregular in how they tie to the ratboards. I do think they are looking better, and that is also why I started on the Port side Mizzen which will be my least noticable area.
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
OK, here's the redo. I think this is going to have to be it...I'm not sure the shrouds or me could survive another rip out. It is still a little bit large, but I think it might be acceptable. One option could be to paint the bottom rope wraps black so they are not visible against the black shrouds. The bottom iron served Ratboard has the lashes painted black. Open for opinions...
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hey Dennis, if it wasn't for us crazies there wouldn't be a forum....
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texxn5 got a reaction from mobbsie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Closeup on my Morgan. Stbd running light
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texxn5 got a reaction from IgorSky in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
While waiting for the order from Syrene Ship Model Co., I had enough .008 line for a few more Ratboards, so I moved to the Mizzen Starboard side, served the bottom iron bar and installed enough ratboards to add the green Starboard Running Light. The order from Syrene should be here tomorrow and the port side main and fore masts will be completed.
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
While waiting for the order from Syrene Ship Model Co., I had enough .008 line for a few more Ratboards, so I moved to the Mizzen Starboard side, served the bottom iron bar and installed enough ratboards to add the green Starboard Running Light. The order from Syrene should be here tomorrow and the port side main and fore masts will be completed.
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I have learned to tie the lashings tighter and closer together to create less of a footprint as well as that the shrouds from the Mizzen tear out seem to cause the lashings to be irregular in how they tie to the ratboards. I do think they are looking better, and that is also why I started on the Port side Mizzen which will be my least noticable area.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
While waiting for the order from Syrene Ship Model Co., I had enough .008 line for a few more Ratboards, so I moved to the Mizzen Starboard side, served the bottom iron bar and installed enough ratboards to add the green Starboard Running Light. The order from Syrene should be here tomorrow and the port side main and fore masts will be completed.
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texxn5 got a reaction from IgorSky in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Closeup on my Morgan. Stbd running light
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texxn5 got a reaction from GuntherMT in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks Les, I thought I had posted one, but it turned out that I posted it on website, and not on this log. so here it is. These are the lights on the real ship.
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texxn5 got a reaction from schooner in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
While waiting for the order from Syrene Ship Model Co., I had enough .008 line for a few more Ratboards, so I moved to the Mizzen Starboard side, served the bottom iron bar and installed enough ratboards to add the green Starboard Running Light. The order from Syrene should be here tomorrow and the port side main and fore masts will be completed.
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