Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64

[ChrisLinden]

Wow

[mobbsie]

Hi John,

 

Wow, it's getting busy in there mate, your camera certainly picks up the details really well. I've seen her in a different light and she's beautiful.

 

Your getting a ship you can be really proud of, well done mate.

 

Be Good

 

mobbsie

[chance]

Outstanding work John.  I certainly enjoy the photos showing the detail.     

[texxn5]

Hello Chris, welcome aboard. Thank you for the comment. It's been a long road, but the end is in sight.

[texxn5]

Hello Chance, good to see you back. I try to take as many pictures as possible. As they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words". I don't post them all here, but instead try to show a broader picture of where I'm at and then if someone needs details or is working on a point I've covered they can refer to my website for the details. This way I don't bore people who only wish to see an update and not how I got there.

Thanks and good luck with yours. You should start a log here on MSW.

John

 

http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com

[texxn5]

Hello Tony, thanks for the input. Glad you're enjoying the pictures. Today I made a list of what is left to do so I can check them off as I progress (also so I don't forget something). Looks like 16 lines for Braces, cutting-in stage and lashing the boats down to the Davits and then the base. I'm working on the first set of braces right now so we'll see.

[texxn5]

Started the Braces today. Got the Fore Topgallant Yard Braces and the Fore Upper Topsail Braces finished. Six more sets to go.

[GLakie]

Looks like the "spiders" have been busy up there John. 

[mtaylor]

I'm just playing "catch up", John....   Looking great. I see that the finish line is in sight.

[texxn5]

Hi George and Mark, yep - end's in sight....hard to believe after all this time....2-1/2 years + .....spiders are definitely busy...

[texxn5]

Managed to get the Fore Mast Braces completed, and moved to the Main Mast Braces. Finished the Main Topgallant Yard Braces. This leaves three sets of Main Mast Braces to complete the Running Rigging. This then leaves the Cutting in Stage and rigging the whaleboats to the Davits to finish up. Based on how I've been progressing, the Braces should be finished tomorrow, with the rest in the next few days.

[md1400cs]

John,

 

As I've said many times - Love your boat !!

 

Michael

Edited December 22, 2015 by md1400cs

[GLakie]

The rigging's filling her out nicely, and the pics with the new camera are showing off the detail great. 

 

I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year John, and I'll be looking forward to doing more business next year. 

[lambsbk]

Nice John. She is beautiful.

[texxn5]

Thanks Michael, George and Dave. I appreciate the kudos! Two more steps to go, The Cutting In Stage and mounting the boats. I finished the Braces today which completes all the rigging.

 

thanks for stopping by.

[texxn5]

Here's a port and starboard view of the rigged ship. Details are on my website for those interested.

[Piet]

Well done John, she looks really good.

 

Cheers,

[mobbsie]

Hi John,

 

Wonderful mate, she's every part the whaler, looking forward to seeing the boats on the davits.

 

All the very best for Christmas and 2016 my friend, may the success of this build continue into your next.

 

Be Good

 

mobbsie

[texxn5]

THE MORGAN IS COMPLETED!!

 

today, I finished the Cutting In Stage and got the boats mounted to the ship. I have a couple of touch ups to do, as well as the base, but the model is completed. Tomorrow, hopefully if the weather cooperates I'll take her outside and take some natural light pictures. All details on the whaleboats is on my website, but here are some overall pictures. I can't believe she's finished....April '13 got started. In shock - not real yet! .lol

Edited December 24, 2015 by texxn5

[texxn5]

A couple of more......sorry for all the background junk...doesn't make for good pictures....better ones coming soon!

Edited December 24, 2015 by texxn5

[Piet]

Magnificent John!  Congrats with a beautiful job well done.

 

Cheers,

[GLakie]

Congratulations on a really fine build John. She looks splendid.  A job that well done certainly deserves a dust free environment like a case though. At least worth considering. 

[texxn5]

Thank you Piet...I'll catch up soon, now that I'm finished.....I've been rather involved the last few weeks.

[texxn5]

Thanks George, I wish I could put her in a case, but just don't have room...

[gjdale]

Congratulations on finishing a very fine build John. You can be justifiably proud of your results. Looking forward to following your next project.

[texxn5]

Thanks for all the like buttons and comments. Thanks Grant, she's not The Victory, but I am proud of her. I'm just happy I was able to do a respectable job and getting her completed.

[lesterpalifka]

John... I don't have the words to describe what I am seeing. only some tears in my eyes for a job well done on a ship that is so much a part of me. just an absolutely fantastic job. I look at her and I see the real ship in every way.. thank you for posting all your work as this will be a source of reference when I build mine. again thank you for such a fine interprertation of the Charles W Morgan.......

[texxn5]

Hello Lester, you don't know just how much your comments mean to me. Without your assistance along the way, this journey would have been much more difficult and probably no where near accurate. We've known each other since early in the build and your comments critique and working knowledge have been invaluable. I'm sorry we missed each other in Ct. this summer but we'll be back again in the not to distant future. Thank you again, my friend, I'll have some good pictures shortly for you to give to the Wing's. I'm glad that I was able to be a part of MSW as well as starting my own website to document the process for those who follow.

[lambsbk]

Well deserved congratulations John. I'ld love to see her if I get out Texas way...or...you could pack her in and take her on your next tour and save me a trip (just kidding) Beautiful build John.

 

Dave

[texxn5]

Thanks Dave, would love to see you guys again - come on out. She's a little big to pack up and put in our small trailer. We might wind up getting a 5th wheel trailer and do the Full Time RV lifestyle ... not sure yet - then I might have room...Hope you and Fran and your family had a very Merry Christmas..

John & Diane