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thanks Loyd!

Quite impressive so far, Steve.  I can see you are very detail oriented!  This build is a challenge for even the best modelers.  I've been struggling along in my build but you get a real sense of accomplishment when you work through each step.  Best,

Jon 

The white trim pieces were a bit difficult for me because of pst mistakes on the plank sheer but it will have to do.  I'm planning to spray the copper with a patina product to give it a weathered look.  thanks for looking in, comments welcome.  

Jon

a couple of pictures to show where I'm at in the struggle.  Nothing is glued to the deck yet.  The coppering went on, but the white trim pieces to represent the outboard edge of

Nothing is glued yet, I want to make sure I glue things in at the right time.  I still have to make the windlass, anchor deck, catheads and about a hundred other things.  Thanks for looking in.

Just an update on where I'm at on my CWM build.  As noted by other CWM builders, this model is quite difficult and can be overwhelming at times.  here are some pics of the deck furniture I got done.  I may re-do some pieces.  Also, I tried the skylight 3 times without success.  will probably try it again though.

closed up the hull sanded and filled.  I used regular wood filler and it's pretty grainy.  if I seal the lower part of the hull, with lacquer or poly, will the copper plates stick to it?  Thanks.

Hey Cathead,  thanks for the input.  Yes I had to add shims toward the bow, so I need to get better at fairing the bulkheads prior to planking.  The Morgan is single layer planking, so I hope I can sand it smoothly without sanding any plank completely through. Thanks for your encouragement.

Jon

thought I'd post an update on how the planking is going.  Still learning how best to trim and bend planks as I go.  These pics are all pre-sanding.  Comments, tips & hints welcome, thanks!

thanks Eric!

I have completed planking band 'A' on the port side.  Pretty rough I know but it's about the best I can do right now.  I'll add some filler and make it look as best I can.  I'll add a 1/16 strip where the planksheer juts out from the hull.  My wale line is not great but like I said, it's the best I can do.  There is almost no tolerance for error on this build, and like I said, it's somewhat beyond my skill level.  I only use hand tools.

I'm actually pleased at how I was able to get the planks to bend into the transom area at the stern.  Studied several videos regarding how to bend wood; Chuck Passaro's work is especially helpful.

Anyway, comments and advice always welcome.  Thanks!

Jon

Thought I would post again to let you know I haven't given up on this build.  I may be in over my head with the CW Morgan, but I've wanted to build her for a long time.  Regarding the issues with the planksheer in my earlier posts, I basically started over and have posted photos.  Don't judge me too harshly, I know there are some incredibly skilled modelers on this forum, and their build logs have been very helpful for me!  BTW, the parts people at Model Shipways were very gracious in sending me several replacement parts.  I appreciate their customer service.  Anyway, here's where I'm at now. 

JJ, thanks for the good advice and encouragement.  I restarted the whole thing over and have been studying planking videos and practicums.

Cisco,  I agree that soaking and bending works well, and steam works really well.  I lose a lot of wood too!  Keep working at it; once youy figure out what works, it gets much easier.

Jonb

I decided to basically start the build over.  The planking was not going well and instead of trying to fix everything, I ordered new bulkheads, keel and some new wood strips from Model Shipways (they have been great with free replacement parts).  Since I'm not that far into the build I would rather start over than fix all the mistakes I've already made.

Jon

good catch--it does look like the bulkhead needs fairing.  because you are exactly right that the last bend was extra-hard.  I'll look at palnking stealers tutorials too,  thanks!

Jon

great work Tom.  very helpful as you are a bit ahead of me.

Jon

also, I started the planking.  I'm moving slowly, looking t other build logs and trying to follow Chuck Passaro's planking videos re: edge bending.  I'm having a hard time at the stern because the planks not only bend but they twist to meet the counter.  not sure what I'm doing wrong?  comments welcome as always.

I decided to fill the plankshear gap by placing a wider strip along the side, and the shape it:

the plankshear is still wider than it should be but I'll have to live with it.  Looking at the profile view, (pic 3), it's about the best i can do.  I don't have power tools to cut wood, so it's just me, an exacto blade, and sandpaper.

I'll post pictures when I get it figured out.  I think I will end up having a wider plank shear amidship than is proper, and then taper it down to 1/16" square toward both the bow and the stern as the plans indicate.  Hopefully, I'll be able to hide the mistake among all the other items placed on the outer hull, chainplates, rigging etc.

thanks Bill, that's what I'm thinking too.

Jon

to explain a little further, I already filled the gaps with filler and so you can't see the actual bulkheads; however, you can see the gap that was left.

Jon

Hey everyone,

Thought I should start my own build log for my Charles W. Morgan.  However, when I started the build, I hadn't really looked at other build logs and of course by the time I did, I had already made an embarrassing mistake.  The pictures below show the error -- I neglected to make sure the plankshear on both port and starboard sides ran out past the the bulkheads.  You can see the gap formed between the upper planking and the outside of the bulkheads where the plankshear should be covering the bulkheads, especially amidship.

Did I make a fatal mistake and should I start over?  That is, should I tear out the planking, the stanchions, the main rail, and the plankshear, and do it over?  Or if I fill the gap and place an artificial plankshear on the hull using a 1/16 square strip, could I "hide" the gap, or will I run into too many problems as the build progresses?

Thanks,

Jon

Great, thank you--

Hey D,

looks great so far!  I'm building the CWM as well and am at about the same place as you.

Where did you get the building slip?  It looks really versatile!

Jon

hey Tom,

thanks for the quick response.  yours is a good log for me to follow.  Im sure I will have additional questions (if you don't mind)!

Jon