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

[texxn5]

Here's a couple of more and then it's off to the Starboard side for a repeat.

[texxn5]

Got a long way to go to catch up with Augie.......

[Sjors]

You will be there in no time .

Augie is old and slow…..

He want to prefer fishing beside building 

 

[st george]

She's looking good Tex. This is one ship I'm considering building one day.

[texxn5]

Thank you Sjors, I'm trying.....

[Landlubber Mike]

Hi Tex, this is coming along very nicely.  

 

I've been wanting to build the Morgan too - nice to build something without those fiddly cannons.  I've actually considered building it alongside another kit just as a break, as I've found on my first (and current) build that I'd get burned out on it and then not pick it up for a few months.  Just out of curiosity, how do you find the kit's quality?  Are you using any other resources besides the instruction manual? 

Edited June 8, 2013 by Landlubber Mike

[texxn5]

Thanks David, I've wanted to build this ship since I was a kid. What's cool is that it's real and you can actually visit and go on board if you live or go to the East Coast. I've been on her 3 times when I've traveled to New England. Of course you live in Vegas, but Connecticut is a cool place to visit...

[texxn5]

Hi Mike, thanks for joining my log. Model Shipways Quality is almost impossible to beat. I have built a number of their kits, including ones that have nothing to do with a ship and find them wonderful to build as well as customer service and general overall goodwill to the modeling community. A+++ here in that aspect. As far a references, I do find the instructions leaving a lot for interpretatation. I found a couple of build logs and photos on another site called shipmodeling.net. It is a difficult site to navigate, but there are some good reference photos. The other downfall to the site is that most info is 6-7 years old or older, but nonetheless there are photos. Im trying to document most of that into this log so that the questions that I have had perhaps can be answered easier. This format is very user friendly as well as many good people (yes Sjors, Augie, Andy, JPett, Keith and everyone else here) to help answer questions or guide you. Cudo's to the whole group! This is a good build in that you don't have to mess with the guns! You can devote your time to "whaling tools and many whaleboats" like 7 of them....lol....any way this would be a good choice for your build - in my opinion....not only that but I'd have someone to bounce things off of!!! Speaking of burnout - my last burnout lasted over 3 years...

John

[augie]

OK TEX!   Looking good so far.  She sure has a bluff bow.

 

I'm sure there are a whole bunch of folks following along.  Hasn't been a log on here for as long as I've been around.  Enjoy the repeat on the starboard side.  You'll encounter lots of repeats in shipbuilding!

[texxn5]

Thanks Augie, the bluff bow is tricky....sharp curve, so I got to try my first attempt at bending wood.. realize I don't have the right tools. I used a piece of wood and pins to form the first piece, and now I'm seeing if the second piece will match...lol. Much duplication for sure.

[gjdale]

Nice work John. This will be an interesting build - a little different from the usual suspects. And Augie's right about repetition being part of the territory, but then again practice makes perfect as the saying goes.

[texxn5]

Thanks Grant, that must be why one side always looks better than the other....lol....I hope to make this build of interest. It's unfortunately hard to find build logs on this ship, and I know it's popular in the community....go figure? Speak of repitition she has 7 whale boats......

[popeye the sailor]

quietly following along.......nice job with the frame.  I think the logs of this ship were on the old site.  they are still coming in slowly.....you might get lucky.

[lambsbk]

I agree John. Although I know little about wood ship models (yet) you seem to have a good start.

[texxn5]

Thanks Popeye, it would be nice if some older logs were to show up again.  Would greatly help.  First attempt at wood - so here goes.....

[texxn5]

Thanks lambsk, wood is different...probably less forgiving than plastic, and it doesn't break as easy.

[popeye the sailor]

this is true........but if you make a goof,  you can always make another part.   take your time.....you're doing fine 

[DSiemens]

Thought I'd pop back in and have a look.  Looking great!  

[texxn5]

Thanks Popeye, that is very true

[texxn5]

Hi Dan, thanks for stopping by. Getting a little progress here.

[themadchemist]

your moving along mnicely

looking good Tex

[texxn5]

Got the railings finished, so now all I have to do is clean them up and also finished the aft end rails. Some progress for today so here's some pictures for Augie and You Know Who....

[texxn5]

A couple of more for reference....

[mtaylor]

John,

 

You're making fast and excellent progress with this.  Keep it up and you'll be finished before you can even load into the RV.

[augie]

Nice and symmetrical!

[texxn5]

Thanks Mark, it probably will slow down some now, as I've got other responsibilities that need to get done, so the shipyard might have a break.

[texxn5]

Thanks Augie, your's is looking really great....I see a Sopwith Camel on the horizon

[augie]

Nope. My Sopwith Pup flys just fine. I've got a D-VIII to get to one day.

[texxn5]

That will make a nice build....

[popeye the sailor]

I thought you had that one finished Augie.

 

nice work with the hull frame John.....looks like your almost ready for planking.