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SawdustDave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from tasmanian in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Skylight fixture....
Progress on the skylight fixture is coming along very slowly. The brass railing has not been cleaned up yet, and I haven't added the stanchion footings.
After I finish gluing the brass bars in place, I'll try to find a way to assemble all those little parts.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from BANYAN in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Skylight fixture....
Progress on the skylight fixture is coming along very slowly. The brass railing has not been cleaned up yet, and I haven't added the stanchion footings.
After I finish gluing the brass bars in place, I'll try to find a way to assemble all those little parts.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Skylight fixture....
Progress on the skylight fixture is coming along very slowly. The brass railing has not been cleaned up yet, and I haven't added the stanchion footings.
After I finish gluing the brass bars in place, I'll try to find a way to assemble all those little parts.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
The case gets stronger and more stronger Jon.
With that information, I now feel compelled to provide for the safety of my crew.
I am a real “ People Person” to the core.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
That pretty much solves it for me Mate.
Thank you for all that effort.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Good question about the steps Jon.
The steps are hand cut from basswood. The mistake I made with the first long solid piece, was that I failed to do the layout with the strip positioned at the exact angle of the bowsprit. Everything looked great until it was positioned onto the bowsprit.
Part of the issue was that the angle of my bowsprit is not correct, as noted by the amount of exposure where it passes through the bulwarks of the bow and then through the deck planks. This error is way beyond any possible corrections at this point.
So my only reasonable fix was to re-cut the steps to fit the angle of the bowsprit surface.
I do recommend a jig that will hold your strip of wood at the exact angle when laying it out. I also suggest making the cuts on a wide strip and then ripping to the scale width after cutting, filing, and sanding. Very careful measurement of the flats and risers being the key, I simply used a piece of paper as a spacer to make the measurements from one to the next.
Hope this helps.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Pat, Mark, Paul.... Yes, I saw that one coming. It did occur to me whilst turning those little rings. Actually knocked off production at that point, but was having so much fun making them I guess I was compelled to finish the one I was working on.
So, naturally, I then had to see it on board. It’s just hanging on a cleat with no glue.
At this point, I must admit, I’m a little torn between the obvious historic fact and the optics.
We all have to agree, they’re just “cute as a little button”.
Thoughts?
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from JerseyCity Frankie in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Bow Structure Progress....
I finally corrected an issue that has bothered me for months.... the bowsprit steps. It was brought to my attention by a local modeler who asked me about the angle of the steps.
OK, so the flats of the steps were noticeably pitched at an angle that would not have served well for walking on.
So, I ripped them off and re-cut them.... much better.
I also painted the flats of each step. Also note the gammon irons have been added (a royal pain in the butt). I definitely think they should have been added before installing the heads.
Next, I created the little life ring - and added the three steps to the bulwarks.
Finally, I was able to fill in the opening above the bowsprit....
Think I'll move to the stern and begin detailing the stern bulwarks next.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Tried masking and painting Piet.... What a mess!
Just call me Sneaky Dave.
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SawdustDave reacted to Chuck in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
Looking good....
But to correct Dave, there are actually quite a few fully rigged models of her in existence. Most had followed the Corrothers plans rather than the Hahn plans. Most notable is the Camaratta model hi-lighted in an old issue of model shipwright pictured below.
Chuck
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Rustyj in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
After all this time.... glad you told me this Chuck.
She really is extraordinarily beautiful with rigging.
Still my personal favorite build ever and I will be forever grateful to you for allowing me to work along with you as you designed her.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Bow Structure Progress....
I finally corrected an issue that has bothered me for months.... the bowsprit steps. It was brought to my attention by a local modeler who asked me about the angle of the steps.
OK, so the flats of the steps were noticeably pitched at an angle that would not have served well for walking on.
So, I ripped them off and re-cut them.... much better.
I also painted the flats of each step. Also note the gammon irons have been added (a royal pain in the butt). I definitely think they should have been added before installing the heads.
Next, I created the little life ring - and added the three steps to the bulwarks.
Finally, I was able to fill in the opening above the bowsprit....
Think I'll move to the stern and begin detailing the stern bulwarks next.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
The case gets stronger and more stronger Jon.
With that information, I now feel compelled to provide for the safety of my crew.
I am a real “ People Person” to the core.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Omega1234 in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Bow Structure Progress....
I finally corrected an issue that has bothered me for months.... the bowsprit steps. It was brought to my attention by a local modeler who asked me about the angle of the steps.
OK, so the flats of the steps were noticeably pitched at an angle that would not have served well for walking on.
So, I ripped them off and re-cut them.... much better.
I also painted the flats of each step. Also note the gammon irons have been added (a royal pain in the butt). I definitely think they should have been added before installing the heads.
Next, I created the little life ring - and added the three steps to the bulwarks.
Finally, I was able to fill in the opening above the bowsprit....
Think I'll move to the stern and begin detailing the stern bulwarks next.
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SawdustDave reacted to Geoff Matson in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Nice recovery on the steps. I found out, if something bothered me and I did not fix it, every time I looked at my model it would be the first thing I would see. Once fixed, I was able to move on. You are making great progress. Nice job.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Farbror Fartyg in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Bow Structure Progress....
I finally corrected an issue that has bothered me for months.... the bowsprit steps. It was brought to my attention by a local modeler who asked me about the angle of the steps.
OK, so the flats of the steps were noticeably pitched at an angle that would not have served well for walking on.
So, I ripped them off and re-cut them.... much better.
I also painted the flats of each step. Also note the gammon irons have been added (a royal pain in the butt). I definitely think they should have been added before installing the heads.
Next, I created the little life ring - and added the three steps to the bulwarks.
Finally, I was able to fill in the opening above the bowsprit....
Think I'll move to the stern and begin detailing the stern bulwarks next.
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SawdustDave reacted to yancovitch in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
thanks dave...i appreciate your support.....and thanks for the visit chuck....very grateful.....
and yes....she sure is one of a kind.......may be the kit i enjoyed making the most....even though i could have done it more justice, but lacked the patience
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SawdustDave got a reaction from EJ_L in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
After all this time.... glad you told me this Chuck.
She really is extraordinarily beautiful with rigging.
Still my personal favorite build ever and I will be forever grateful to you for allowing me to work along with you as you designed her.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from JesseLee in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
The case gets stronger and more stronger Jon.
With that information, I now feel compelled to provide for the safety of my crew.
I am a real “ People Person” to the core.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
The case gets stronger and more stronger Jon.
With that information, I now feel compelled to provide for the safety of my crew.
I am a real “ People Person” to the core.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
That pretty much solves it for me Mate.
Thank you for all that effort.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Good question about the steps Jon.
The steps are hand cut from basswood. The mistake I made with the first long solid piece, was that I failed to do the layout with the strip positioned at the exact angle of the bowsprit. Everything looked great until it was positioned onto the bowsprit.
Part of the issue was that the angle of my bowsprit is not correct, as noted by the amount of exposure where it passes through the bulwarks of the bow and then through the deck planks. This error is way beyond any possible corrections at this point.
So my only reasonable fix was to re-cut the steps to fit the angle of the bowsprit surface.
I do recommend a jig that will hold your strip of wood at the exact angle when laying it out. I also suggest making the cuts on a wide strip and then ripping to the scale width after cutting, filing, and sanding. Very careful measurement of the flats and risers being the key, I simply used a piece of paper as a spacer to make the measurements from one to the next.
Hope this helps.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Pat, Mark, Paul.... Yes, I saw that one coming. It did occur to me whilst turning those little rings. Actually knocked off production at that point, but was having so much fun making them I guess I was compelled to finish the one I was working on.
So, naturally, I then had to see it on board. It’s just hanging on a cleat with no glue.
At this point, I must admit, I’m a little torn between the obvious historic fact and the optics.
We all have to agree, they’re just “cute as a little button”.
Thoughts?
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
The case gets stronger and more stronger Jon.
With that information, I now feel compelled to provide for the safety of my crew.
I am a real “ People Person” to the core.
Dave
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
That pretty much solves it for me Mate.
Thank you for all that effort.
Dave
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