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

[texxn5]

Thanks David

[SkerryAmp]

Very very nice sir, very nice!!!

 

 

-Adam

[texxn5]

Thank you Adam, it's moving on down the road. Now it's time to start the details

[lambsbk]

It all looks VERY nice John. Congratulations.

[texxn5]

Thanks Dave, welcome back to the shipyard.  Hopefully, I'll be on the road heading north by Wednesday or Thursday.  Off to see the Morgan and Constitution.

[trippwj]

Looks sweet, John! Safe travels!

[texxn5]

Thanks Wayne, I'm actually just leaving to go and pick up the RV, so it looks like Wed or Thur for sure now.  I'll be working it on the road, but not to the extent that I have been.  I hope to be ready to start the rigging once I get back.

[trippwj]

Glad to hear the RV is finally ready! Will be hitting the road from Arkansas for Maine (last time I hope) Wednesday. Hope to be back building by September.

[mtaylor]

John,

 

Play a little Willy* as you roll out of town for us.  Have a good trip and we hope to see some pictures.

 

 

*To keep me ouf of trouble... Willy Nelson "On the Road Again".

[edmay]

Hello John, your coppering job is brilliant,thanks for info on testers and the method used,your making a really nice first class effort,well done. :piratebo5:Edwin.

[texxn5]

Thanks Wayne, we're headed to the little town of Poyen, Arkansas to visit an old friend and roommate.  Then on to Indianapolis to see an old Navy buddy and family, then to Columbus for family, and then to Lake George, NY, and on to Bar Harbor Me.  Then down south to Mystic, Connecticut to see the Morgan, Annapolis, Boston and eventually down to Florida to see another old Navy buddy, home sometime in February.  Oh yeah, and Disney World!  Have a good trip we should be leaving either Wed or Thurs.

[texxn5]

Mark, Willie is already playing, On the Road Again, is my theme song!

[texxn5]

Thanks Ed, I hope the info helps you or anyone else having problems. It worked quite well for me, and I have not had any lifting of the tape corners at all.

[popeye the sailor]

I use the Testor's glues extensively...red tube.....green tube and the bottle {a bit more liquid than the tube}.   they have a brown tube that can be used on wood,  but it aimed towards aircraft with gas engines.   nice to know the green tube can be used on those copper plates.

[texxn5]

Thanks Popeye, if I hadn't been advised to use it on my Model Expo Sopwith Camel, I wouldn't have known the green was good for metal and wood. I didn't want to use CA on the whole model, and the tube worked out well. The green worked very well and I have no complaints about it. It did a good job for me, and the copper is "stuck" well to the wood with no lift so far. I'm happy, and this was just a fluke that I tried it with the copper tape. Good stuff I guess.....

[texxn5]

Ok guys, the trip has begun. I am now in Hot Springs, Ark., for a few days to see an old Navy buddy. Known each other since the 5th grade. Then on to Indianappolis to see another Navy buddy that I was on the JFK with and then to Maine and down to Boston to see the Constitution, south to Mystic, Connecticut to see the Morgan and eventually south to Florida. Back in Houston in Jan or Feb. I brought the Morgan with me, but might not be working on it much, so it might be awhile before you see some progress.

[texxn5]

Oh and pictures will follow....yes Sjors, you can see Americana as I travel....lol

[Sjors]

Hi John,

 

It sound to me as a tour around the world 

And everything by car?

Show me those pictures , so I can see a little bit more from the USA !

Safe trip and enjoy !

 

[texxn5]

Well Mates, I am finally in cooler weather.  I am now in Calvert City, Kentucky.  Lot's of rain and things I haven't seen in a while.  Hope everyone is well, the ship yard is currently on strike, and might start up again in a week or two.  Here's campsite #4.  first Texarkana, second Hot Springs, Arkansas, met up with old friend from 9th grade as wsell as Navy buddy, third Missouri, now Kentucky for 4 days.  Here's the site:

[texxn5]

Last picture is my outdoor kitchen! Yummmmm....this one's for you Sjors!

[Sjors]

Thanks John,

 

Very nice and BIG caravan……….

And I see that you have done the dishes for me     

 

[popeye the sailor]

very nice set-up         is that a K.O.A. ?   I remember taking a trip to Tennessee back in my Fla days....married to my first wife.  we stayed at one of these.........at one part of it,  there was a cliff.......looking out,  you could see the entire valley,  so cool!

 

I don't see your ship on the table ..........must not be playtime yet 

[texxn5]

Hello Sjors, yes, the dishes are done.....now serving Medium Rare Ribeyes.....sorry you aren't here to join me...

[texxn5]

Hello Popeye....yes that is a KOA. Staying in many of them as I travel....always can rely on them.

[texxn5]

Well, tonight I am in Erie, Pennsylvania, and found out that the Niagra is ported here. I went down to tour and photograph her and found out she's not here. Will be back here in September 5th for a big Battle of Lake Erie circa 1812-13 show, unfortunately I won't be here then, I'll be in Augusta, Maine. I wanted to photograph her for you guys building the Niagra, but won't be able to. Sorry guys for all of us. This ship yard currently is on strike, with not enough hours to work on my Morgan.

[texxn5]

For anyone interested in the Niagra, I found their website very interesting, and this program is available.  I wish I would be here for this as I would do it in a minute.  It's a training ship teaching sailing in the 19th century.  Here's the link for anyone interested:

 

http://www.flagshipniagara.org/files/sail-training/details-for-2013.pdf

 

What an experience.

[edmay]

 Hello John ,Many thanks for the Niagara info,ex brit soldier,know how it feels to see old friends served with,have a great time.Edwin

[popeye the sailor]

well.....well.....well.........not enough time for the ship, eh ?      it understandable    your on vacation.........a road trip of emense proportion.    way too much to think of.....and do.......to be able to settle down enough for ship building.   your not in any place long enough to feel any sort of normalcy.   It's OK.........don't feel bad......keep us up to date with where you are on your trip.......if you take some cool pictures......we'd love to see them.    remenber.......you can mix business with pleasure......but,  you can't mix pleasure with pleasure

[texxn5]

Hi Popeye, yes, all you say is correct! I will be posting pictures as i go. Glad you enjoyed them. This trip might just be research instead of building. I have chosen my next project after the Morgan.....it will be the Niagra, if I have room for it. I'll keep everyone posted on my ventures.Next stop will be Lake George, New York.

[lambsbk]

Uh..John: Is that project building her or are you signing up for the 4 week cruise to sail her?