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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 GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Hi George, thanks for comments. Yeah, Alexey's tools are really innovative. I think the server sells for around $95 including shipping. It comes from Belarus and takes about 3 weeks to get. I have all of his tools featured on my Tools and Resource page on my Morgan website it also has a link to his website and his contact info. You won't be disappointed with it.
http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com
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texxn5 reacted to GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Nice job serving those lines John! From what I've been reading about this serving machine, it's going to have to be put on my list of things to get.
Cheers
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Thanks everyone for stopping by, I appreciate all the comments. This would not have been possible for me without Alexey's srving machine. It's a great and versatile tool..well worth it for anyone needing to do this type of work. It's been especially challenging, since I've never done this before.
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texxn5 reacted to DBorgens in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
John,
Fine work with the serving machine, these details really bring the ship to life. Your shrouds look great. The rigging I'd coming along very nicely.
Dave B
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texxn5 reacted to Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Very nice rope work John. That serving machine pays off handsomely!
Cheers,
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texxn5 reacted to Piet in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Outstanding work John. Shrouds look great.
Cheers,
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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 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 popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Have 4 installed now
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texxn5 got a reaction from mobbsie 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 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 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 GuntherMT 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 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 popeye the sailor in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Now for the Forestay
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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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