bud1 Posted January 17, 2014 #1 Posted January 17, 2014 I have have a new unused model kit of the Charles W Morgan that was purchased from Marine Models Inc., many years ago. I am aware the company is out of business. My problem is there are no plans in the box, and no direction at all. I am a model rail roader but have no experience with ship building. I would like to tackle this project but don't have a clue as to how or where to start. Is there anyone out there that has the plans for this kit????? Thank Bud1 Quote
rafine Posted January 17, 2014 #2 Posted January 17, 2014 I guess that I'm a pack rat, but this was the second ship that I built around 45 years ago and I still have the plans. However, there are no instructions of the kind found in kits today. I would be happy to send you the plans if you would PM me with the necessary information. A few words of caution, though. The kit then contained a lot of lead castings. If your kit dates from that era, I don't know how they are packed or what their condition may be after all these years. Not only are they a hazard to use, they will deteriorate to the point of disappearance at some point after construction. You needn't ask how I know. Bob mtaylor and augie 2 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat
mischief Posted January 18, 2014 #3 Posted January 18, 2014 I have have a new unused model kit of the Charles W Morgan that was purchased from Marine Models Inc., many years ago. I am aware the company is out of business. My problem is there are no plans in the box, and no direction at all. I am a model rail roader but have no experience with ship building. I would like to tackle this project but don't have a clue as to how or where to start. Is there anyone out there that has the plans for this kit????? Thank Bud1 I also have the same kit that was gifted to me with many others.The C W Morgan is down on my list to construct,however, I will be watching for your construction posts. I was thinking of trying to obtain the construction book from the new versions to help with this model.So if anyone has a construction instruction book available, please contact me. Quote
johnlad Posted August 5, 2014 #4 Posted August 5, 2014 do you have a spare set of photocopies of your plans as ime desperate. Quote
Azzoun Posted August 5, 2014 #5 Posted August 5, 2014 John, I'll take pictures tonight and send... I promise. Quote
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