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

[texxn5]

A couple more

[GLakie]

That's a sweet workshop you've found there John. I see that new little belt-sander is working nicely for doing those hulls. Might have to pick me up one for my build, when I start getting tools again. Last month, and this coming month's allowance has and will be for lumber and supplies, but I'll be done with that by Oct., then later this fall, or hopefully before the snow flies, I'll get with you for that sander. 

[texxn5]

Hi George....glad you approve. This set up works great and I'm really pleased with the results. This tool is very versatle and is great for small pieces. The belt part is variable for about 80 degrees so I can position it to fit "my" circumstances such as using a picnic table for a workbench. Let me know when you're ready....

John

[GLakie]

The mounting to the picnic-table was what I noticed first John. Just happens the work-table I'm building right now has a 1-1/2" top, and perfect for clamping stuff to. 

[mtaylor]

Nice looking whale boats, John. BTW, I've still not played with that sander yet...  <sigh>  But I will be ordering the vise. 

[edmay]

Hello John,Welcome back,sorry to hear of family i'lls,thks for Niagara pics,your a good photographer,would also like to see the Morgan pic's,regards to the Admiral, ps the Canadian $ on the slide down again makes it hard to buy the tools we need and freight ,but,good for American tourists,anyway keep in touch.Edwin.

[texxn5]

Hi Ed, thanks for stopping by. All is well now. Just touring around.

John

[texxn5]

Hi Mark. Thanks for looking in. The tool is working great and it is very easy to use -- even on a picnic table. The vise is what makes it so versatle since you don't have to hold it and you can control it with the workpiece not the tool. I can get all kind of angles with it including 90 degree mounting. It also has holes for screws to mount it more permanently to a workbench if needed. Let me know when you want yours....I have some with me and can ship anytime.

John

 

Here's the link:

 

http://www.proxxontoolsdiscount.com/store/p321/39405_Precision_Vise_FMZ_%26__Micromot_Tool_Clamp.htmlhelink:

[Salty Sea Dog]

Nice job on shaping the outside of the whaleboat! The picnic bench workshop looks like fun too.

[texxn5]

Hi Buck...great fun---working outside on my new workbench dodging rain showers..Thanks for dropping in. I'll be referencing your whaleboats for sure.

[texxn5]

Starting to shape the boats on the belt sander. The first two will not be detailed inside since they will mount to the Shelter Roof upside down. The remaining 5 will be shaped outside first, then carved and sanded on the inside walls. Then detailed to the hilt for fun before hanging on the ship. Got 4 of them rough shaped today.

[texxn5]

Got the 7 whaleboats outside shaped. Started working on the interior shaping. Got the hull shapes for the 2 boats that will be turned upside down and lashed to the Shelter roof finished. Only need to do the exterior details on these 2. I left the bottoms off of the 5 boats to hang from the davits. It is easier for me to shape these like this so I don't gouge the bottom trying to get in the tight spots. Then I glue the bottom on and finish shaping the outsides. I can't believe I'm actually getting to work on them some...fun and games in the old camp ground...

[GLakie]

You're making good progress on those hulls even though you're on vacation John. It looks like we'll be doing some business come November or December, as I've decided finally to fore-go getting a drill-press and just get the MF-70 Micro-Mill. Costs more but I'll be getting more use out of it than the press. I would be interested in your price for it and what shipping will be to Dearborn, MI. Then in December we'll talk about some accessories for it. 

[texxn5]

Hi George, thanks for all the comments. I'll PM you in the morning with a price on the MF 70 Mill.

[texxn5]

Five of the boats should look something like this at this point. The next steps will be adding the details to each of the boats. I will work on one boat at a time to add the rest of the details. Each boat is a model in itself and will get a lot of attention. these are the boats that will be attached to the ship on the boat bearers and davits. I will post pictures as I progress, however, it might be some time inbetween the photos since quite a bit of work will need to be done to accomplish a finished boat. Please be patient. I have been fortunate to be able to work on these as I travel. I estimate about 3 hours per boat to be at this stage of construction. Many more hours are needed for the details. The last picture shows a profile for reference.

[GLakie]

Fine looking hulls you've got done there John. 

[Piet]

Nice progress John.  Glad that you can take some time on your build while traveling, it's double the fun 

 

Cheers,

[lesterpalifka]

John..... they are looking really good.. tough scale to work in huh.....the seaport  has a new display over by the Morgan on whaling it is in the brick two story building.. was there last friday and it was awesome...... cant wait to see your whale boats as they progress.....wont get back to my whale boat till the fall or winter too much going on now with work and home projects.....I will send some more pics of it when I get the time to post on the whale boat model page.. enjoy the build...

[texxn5]

Thanks George.

 

Hi Piet, good to hear from you. Hope all is good on your end. Hope you don't get Erika up your way. We're heading back inland from here so we won't be coming down the east coast this year as well as it looks like the Atlantic might be getting geared up for storms. Tell Gwen hi for us..take care

John

[texxn5]

Hi Lester, thanks for the kudos. This scale is tight for these kind of details. We saw the display you mention, it was great to see it. Also, the whaleboat shack next to the Morgan had good info also...was glad to see it since that's what I'm working on now. I figured you were busy at work or home since I hadn't seen updates on your whaleboat in a while. The day we were there I asked different people if you were around, and only one of them knew you and she was a staff member and kind of snotty. She was working on the Morgan that day. She acted like she didn't know you, then turned around to walk away from me and said "oh, I know who you're talking about no way he rigged this ship" then continued walking off. I thought she was rude and unprofessional. I told her that I didn't say you rigged the ship, but that you worked on the rigging and the Roann. Didn't phase her she just kept going. I don't remember her name, she had short brown hair and looked to be in her late 40's.

[popeye the sailor]

nice work on the whale boats........very interesting how they were assembled.   nice set up you got there........make all that sawdust,  with a light breeze to blow it all away!     they look great so far. 

[texxn5]

Thanks Dennis, glad you like them, it's getting fun again....

[texxn5]

Managed to make a keel and one rail for one boat. Shaped the keel form from the proper size piece of wood, used the electric heat plank bender to form it, and glued it to a boat and then glued one rail on.

[texxn5]

Managed to get the first boat finished today (6 more to go). It is one that will mount upside down on the Shelter Roof, so not much details other than on the exterior. this one has a blue stripe on the side. Each boat had a unique color so they could be easily identified and monitored from the ship as they were either catching or chasing a whale.

[Piet]

Coming along real nicely John.  They'll look great on the ship.

 

Cheers, and say hi to Diane,

[Blue Ensign]

Nice work on the Whaleboats John, great technique.

 

ps; enjoyed looking at your Niagara photo's

 

B.E.

[texxn5]

Hello BE, thanks for stopping by. Greatly appreciate the comments. The Niagra was fun to visit especially since it will probably be my next build. I got some good photos (about 400)of the Morgan a couple of weeks ago, but internet restrictions have prevented me from uploading them to my website yet. The whaleboat technique luckily worked out good. Hopefully will be detailing them now that the hulls are completed.

[texxn5]

The first of the five remaining whaleboats is shown with the following interior details installed. The Cieling Planks were installed first, then the 5 Thwarts (seats), the Stern Sheets (lower decking or Boat Steers Sole) the Bow Sheets (lower decking or Harpooners Sole), the Mast Step, the Center Board Case, the Ribs above the Ceiling Plank, and the Cutty Boards (Aft Top Deck). All of the parts were made from 1/64" x 1/64" strips and also 1/32" thick strips measured and cut from the 1/64" and 1/32" x 3" sheets since these size strips are not supplied in the kit. The Thwarts are 1/32" thick material. This boat will be completly fitted out before completing the remaining 4 boats which will only be duplicating this boat. All five boats will be completed and then the tools, harpoons, tubs, sail and mast, etc. will be added to each completed boat.

[GLakie]

That's a fine looking whaleboat John. Are you planning to leave them "bright" with just stain, and/or varnish, or painting the interior? 

 

Side note: made the decision to commit and start saving for that mill. I'll have it by the first week in Nov. Proxxon doesn't make a tilt-table for their divider do they? Might have to make one. 

[Piet]

Mighty fine looking whaleboat John.  They'll look great on the Morgan.

 

Cheers,