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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for the Forestay
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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Serving the splice
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks for all the likes and kudos guys. Next up was to complete the 5th deadeye and shroud, which is a single line with a spliced loop to go over the mast and down to the port side to complete the shrouds for the Foremast. Then the Forestay was made and attached over the top of the shroud loops and down to the Bowsprit and then siezed in 2 places one at the top and one at the bottom. It is attached at the top using 2 Bullseyes and lashed using a Lanyard. The flexibility of the serving machine really came in handy making the splice and then serving it into the line. Would really be hard to do this without it, and it has many adjustments.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Have 4 installed now
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I've been continuing with making shrouds and deadeyes so far, hope to get more today as time permits. Got Port side first shroud on and tightened things up now on to the rest for the foremast.
By the way, I ordered blocks and some line from Chuck. I now understand the fuss everyone has been making about his products. I have replaced all of the blocks that came with the kit with Chuck's....outstanding. I really didn't understand just how much of an improvement could be made by replacing the lines with Chuck's until I physically could see them. As funds permit I intend to completely replace the lines that came with the kit and only use Chuck's. Well worth the investment guys. I'm going to be posting all of these on my website shortly as well as letting my followers and customers know how to contact Chuck to purchase their own.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
tightening up Lanyards
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Today, I finished the first shroud, made the eye and added it to the stbd. foremast. Was real busy with the business today, so didn't get much done, but at least a little progress. The Lanyards are taught, but not finished, just tightened up for spacing. Now for Port.
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Finally got the courage to start serving the shrouds today. Got setup and working on the first one....still working on it.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Blue Ensign in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Not much done today, had things to do other than ship work. I cleaned up the lines, tightened the Lanyards properly and tied off the ends. The Lower Foremast is now finished. Time to move on to the Mainmast Shrouds.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Not much done today, had things to do other than ship work. I cleaned up the lines, tightened the Lanyards properly and tied off the ends. The Lower Foremast is now finished. Time to move on to the Mainmast Shrouds.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Not much done today, had things to do other than ship work. I cleaned up the lines, tightened the Lanyards properly and tied off the ends. The Lower Foremast is now finished. Time to move on to the Mainmast Shrouds.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Forestay
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Serving the splice
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks for all the likes and kudos guys. Next up was to complete the 5th deadeye and shroud, which is a single line with a spliced loop to go over the mast and down to the port side to complete the shrouds for the Foremast. Then the Forestay was made and attached over the top of the shroud loops and down to the Bowsprit and then siezed in 2 places one at the top and one at the bottom. It is attached at the top using 2 Bullseyes and lashed using a Lanyard. The flexibility of the serving machine really came in handy making the splice and then serving it into the line. Would really be hard to do this without it, and it has many adjustments.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Not much done today, had things to do other than ship work. I cleaned up the lines, tightened the Lanyards properly and tied off the ends. The Lower Foremast is now finished. Time to move on to the Mainmast Shrouds.
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texxn5 got a reaction from edmay in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Not much done today, had things to do other than ship work. I cleaned up the lines, tightened the Lanyards properly and tied off the ends. The Lower Foremast is now finished. Time to move on to the Mainmast Shrouds.
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Not much done today, had things to do other than ship work. I cleaned up the lines, tightened the Lanyards properly and tied off the ends. The Lower Foremast is now finished. Time to move on to the Mainmast Shrouds.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
Hi Guys, I am currently using Alexey's Serving machine. It does squeak a little, but not sure I would grease it as it could get messy while you're changing things around. I have shown a number of pictures in my build log on my website, as well as have it featured on th Tools & Resources page on the site. I highly recommend it. I would not be able to serve my lines without. Check it out for more information. It takes about 3 weeks average to get things from him and his prices include shipping.
Thanks,
John
http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com
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texxn5 reacted to Don Quixote in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64
I have it. Seriously solid build. I haven't used it yet, but I've read from many that it's fantastic. Took about a week to get it here to the states.
The only thing I saw a complaint about was the the holes the threaded rods go through should be greased with a heavy weight grease.
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
tightening up Lanyards
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Forestay
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texxn5 got a reaction from Ol' Pine Tar in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for the Forestay
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Serving the splice
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texxn5 got a reaction from GuntherMT in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Forestay
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texxn5 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for the Forestay
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