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The main and mizzen tops can be seen here. I'm not crazy about the understructure, but I'm sure that much of it will be hidden by the ratlines and other rigging.
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The ships boats are complete with oars, boathooks, and sails. I opted to leave the gratings off so the gundeck can be seen, since I put so much work into thoses mods.
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March is here. Pandemic is STILL here. I work half an hour to an hour on my Constitution most days, but somehow I never find time to update this build log. The hull and decks are finished. The ships boats are built and installed, except for the 2 that will hang from davits. The masts are constructed, painted, and installed. The tops and cross-trees are in. Now the rigging begins! To those hardy folks who have followed my build, here a couple of pictures. I brought her up to the dining room to let the Admiral see that I really am making some use of the time I spend down in the basement. She gave me a flat-screen TV to install in the workroom, so it's easy to pass time down there.....
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Still at it, finding a little time to work on her most days. I've finished the head area, added the ships wheel, took a stab at fabricating some rudimentary binnacles, installed the capstan (I wish hadn't painted it, but there ya are). Following Tom's sequence, which I've found to be eminently logical, I'm now looking at installing the dead-eyes, chain plate, etc. I spent a bit of time poring over pictures on build logs and google, and I think I've figured out how the process will work. It's long and will take a lot of time, but with some patience I know I'll get there. Once I get a few in place I'll snap some photos. Also will try and get a decent shot of the wheel and the capstan. Allons-y!
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If it's anything like your Connie, it will be a work of art!
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PS It was nice to see that free issue of the Nautical Research Journal. I especially enjoyed the article on the Canadian Navy's Corvettes. My dad served as a radio officer on Corvettes throughout WW2, and has guided me around the HMCS Sackville in Halifax.
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Basically finished the head rail area, except for the "seats of ease" as Tom named them. They are built, but not painted and installed yet. The gratings in the bow area look kind of patch-worky (yes, that's a word) right now, but I am sure that will be less so when the furniture is installed and all the staining and painting is done. The dowel that is in the bowsprit position is simply a placeholder, nothing to do with the final part. It's good to be back making progress. Rigging and installing all those cannons seemed to take forever! I am not sure why there pictures are so huge. I've used the same resolution as in previous posts. I must investigate....
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It's coming up on a year and a half since I've posted any pictures! I'm determined to correct that situation, since my Connie project is still very much alive. I've moved my shipyard to a new room in my basement which gives a permanent home for all the paraphernalia that goes along with this hobby. The Admiral also gave me a nice flat-screen, which I've mounted on the wall and I have a laptop on my worktable dedicated to this project. Well, mostly it's dedicated to usedtosail's build log, which has become my go-to source for ideas and information. I've finished the hull and the decks, and (long project) all the cannons are installed and rigged. I was very unhappy with the stern gallery and its port and starboard projections, so I ripped them down and redid them. I'm happier now. I am now working on the bow, specifically the head-rails and the outboard gratings that go with them. Here a couple of not very good images. I'll try and post some more in the coming days. The main thing is, the USS Constitution is still alive and well in Missouri!
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I can't believe that it's been almost a year since I posted anything in this log. I've had some health issues, and we had a minor flood in the basement that shut down my workshop for a while, but my USS Constitution project is still very much alive and progressing. I've finished the hull, and the spar deck is planked. I was very unhappy with my first attempt at the stern gallery windows, so I ripped them and redid them. I'm currently working on fife rails, pin rails, cannonades, and all the other deck furniture that needs to be done before the masts go in and rigging begins. I'll try and get a few photos over the next day or so, and get them posted. I know a few folks were following my build, so, rest assured, it's not one of those abandoned builds. I'm still kicking!
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Congratulations, Tom. I have been impressed with your modelling skills throughout. Perhaps even more to the point, for me, is my appreciation for your excellent work in constructing and maintaining this Build Log. I am working away on my Connie, and this log is my go-to resource when I get lost or confused. My Constitution does not hold a candle to yours, but she is infinitely better than she would have otherwise been. I do hope the Administrators leave this log available as I anticipate another 2 years of work at least (I am currently planking the spar deck and building fife rails). Thank you so much, Tom, and Congrats again. Maturin (Mike McMullon, St. Louis, MO - late of Halifax, NS)
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I did the same thing that Tom did, and could not find the cannons as a set. I called Model Expo in Florida, however, and they sold me the needed number of cannons at the old set price. Sadly, I don't remember what that price was. Yes, Tom, I'm still around and still working on my Connie, following very much in your footsteps. I've just finished building the various hatches and will soon begin planking the deck. I've had a couple of surgeries recently which have slowed me down, but I am still at it. I'll update my log soon. I'm glad your move when well and that you're back to work in your new workshop.
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As I mentioned, despite not posting on a timely basis, I have been continuing work in my model. I've found painting the hull (on coat #3 now) and coppering to be incredibly time consuming procedures, but progress is being made. Here are a couple of photo of her set up (temporarily) on her stand, as the Admiral was interested in my progress.
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I have been very bad about posting to this log. I have, fortunately been much better about continuing to work on my Connie. I have not taken any pictures recently, but I've been working on her most days. The current state of the build does not make for interesting photos since all I'm doing is painting and coppering the hull. I will try and get a picture or two posted in a day or so.
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As can be seen in the shots above, I've decided to go with the basic 5-window stern. I really want to build a ship with a balcony at the stern. I think my next build may well be HMS Surprise.
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