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USF Confederacy by cookster - Model Shipways - 1:64


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This kit is my 50th birthday present to myself.  I don't really need another kit, as I'm deep into my Constitution build and I have the Syren sitting in drydock, all alone....

 

But, I really wanted this kit, Expo had a deal, and it was my birthday after all so here we are...

 

I don't plan to do any major construction until after I finish planking my Conny which will take another month or 2 at least (as slow as I am...)  I do plan on making a new stem in swiss pear and I'll probably work on that on and off over the next few weeks.

 

I do have some unique plans for this build, hopefully they pan out.  I opened the box and took some pics of a few things, didn't see the need to photograph everything as others have already done that.

 

So, a few pics...

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Big Anchor...

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The figure's not that bad, but it does have issues.  Most notably pits from air pockets during the pour and the back "wings" have a lot of flash and are shaped funny.  I'll probably wind up getting Chuck's figurehead.

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Cannons aren't that bad, the cannons for my Conny are MUCH worse.  Don't know yet if I'll keep them or go with Chucks...

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The wood items look pretty good...

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I knew she was big but the size of the deck was surprising!

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Wes Cook

 

Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways)

USF Essex (Scratch build)

MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild)

 

Future Builds: MS Confederacy

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Welcome to the fleet, Wes. 

 

With the Connie on the ways and Syren on your list you have 3 really nice projects in mind.  And from what I've seen of your Connie they are all going to be spectacular.

 

I'm just rolling on Confed and don't plan to break any speed records.  We've got Ben out in front and he's doing some fabulous work.  And Andy once he finishes his Peggy.  So it should be fun. (Not to mention some really fine kit and scratch builds already done).

 

Are you thinking of rigging her or are you going with the Admiralty version?

 

Keep us posted.

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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Wes, we all know that once a kit is opened it cannot be resisted.

 

       Bob R.

San Diego Ship Modelers' Guild
Nautical Research Guild

USS Constitution Ship Modelers Guild


USS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale.

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Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale

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Augie, my plans are to rig her, I hope.  I also hope someone else tries that before me though as I'd hate to be the guinea pig on that!  I guess there are rigging plans available somewhere, but thankfully no need to worry about that for a LONG time...

Wes Cook

 

Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways)

USF Essex (Scratch build)

MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild)

 

Future Builds: MS Confederacy

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She'll be magnificent rigged.  And HUGE !

Augie

 

Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64

 

Previous Builds :

 

US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery)

Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988

Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976

Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956

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With your permission Captain, I'd like to hop aboard! I understand that you have a pretty intense build going on already, but I'll be watching when you start this one as the Confederacy is really picking up steam as the next kit I'd like to purchase.

Thanks,

 

Patrick

 

YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio

Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara

Current: I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54

 

"Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday"

- John Wayne

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  • 1 year later...

it been a year sine we saw any updates- how are you getting on?

Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on
 

All the best

Kevin :omg:


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