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SawdustDave
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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 reacted to paulsutcliffe in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
I'm with mark on that one, weren't invented then I don't think and would be a later addition maybe
Regards
Paul
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SawdustDave reacted to mtaylor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave,
Love the step fix. But, I have question.... would the Constitution have had the life rings? I thought those came about much later.
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SawdustDave reacted to BANYAN in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Nice adjustment Dave; they look good.
cheers
Pat
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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 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 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 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 got a reaction from Geoff Matson 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 usedtosail in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Thanks Tom, Pat, and Piet (and all the visits from friends).
As you would expect, the starboard side went considerably smoother. Here's the single shot taken this morning before I begin working on the unfinished inboard bulwarks in the bow and stern area.
Such a pleasant morning for taking her outside for this shot.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve 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 got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Sorry Bill. I tend to forget to post photo’s explaining most of my techniques on this particular built since there are so many excellent comprehensive build logs for this ship.... Tom and Ken among many others.
However, I will explain the clean trimming for your benefit.
The technique I used for the white trimming of the rails is simply using Titebond wood glue to apply very thin strips of a heavy watercolor paper along the edges.
Actually, I used CA gel to secure the beginning end and then, after 30 minutes set time, was able to glue up the length of each strip a couple of inches at a time.
I would have several strips going at a time, so it actually went pretty quickly.
I used an old fashion office paper cutter to make precise width slices.
I am experimenting with thin watered down CA to give them a seal coating. I will be very careful to come up with a coating that will not yellow the paper stock.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from reklein in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Sorry Bill. I tend to forget to post photo’s explaining most of my techniques on this particular built since there are so many excellent comprehensive build logs for this ship.... Tom and Ken among many others.
However, I will explain the clean trimming for your benefit.
The technique I used for the white trimming of the rails is simply using Titebond wood glue to apply very thin strips of a heavy watercolor paper along the edges.
Actually, I used CA gel to secure the beginning end and then, after 30 minutes set time, was able to glue up the length of each strip a couple of inches at a time.
I would have several strips going at a time, so it actually went pretty quickly.
I used an old fashion office paper cutter to make precise width slices.
I am experimenting with thin watered down CA to give them a seal coating. I will be very careful to come up with a coating that will not yellow the paper stock.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from fnick in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Thanks Tom, Pat, and Piet (and all the visits from friends).
As you would expect, the starboard side went considerably smoother. Here's the single shot taken this morning before I begin working on the unfinished inboard bulwarks in the bow and stern area.
Such a pleasant morning for taking her outside for this shot.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from JesseLee in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Sorry Bill. I tend to forget to post photo’s explaining most of my techniques on this particular built since there are so many excellent comprehensive build logs for this ship.... Tom and Ken among many others.
However, I will explain the clean trimming for your benefit.
The technique I used for the white trimming of the rails is simply using Titebond wood glue to apply very thin strips of a heavy watercolor paper along the edges.
Actually, I used CA gel to secure the beginning end and then, after 30 minutes set time, was able to glue up the length of each strip a couple of inches at a time.
I would have several strips going at a time, so it actually went pretty quickly.
I used an old fashion office paper cutter to make precise width slices.
I am experimenting with thin watered down CA to give them a seal coating. I will be very careful to come up with a coating that will not yellow the paper stock.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from BANYAN in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Sorry Bill. I tend to forget to post photo’s explaining most of my techniques on this particular built since there are so many excellent comprehensive build logs for this ship.... Tom and Ken among many others.
However, I will explain the clean trimming for your benefit.
The technique I used for the white trimming of the rails is simply using Titebond wood glue to apply very thin strips of a heavy watercolor paper along the edges.
Actually, I used CA gel to secure the beginning end and then, after 30 minutes set time, was able to glue up the length of each strip a couple of inches at a time.
I would have several strips going at a time, so it actually went pretty quickly.
I used an old fashion office paper cutter to make precise width slices.
I am experimenting with thin watered down CA to give them a seal coating. I will be very careful to come up with a coating that will not yellow the paper stock.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Canute 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 got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Sorry Bill. I tend to forget to post photo’s explaining most of my techniques on this particular built since there are so many excellent comprehensive build logs for this ship.... Tom and Ken among many others.
However, I will explain the clean trimming for your benefit.
The technique I used for the white trimming of the rails is simply using Titebond wood glue to apply very thin strips of a heavy watercolor paper along the edges.
Actually, I used CA gel to secure the beginning end and then, after 30 minutes set time, was able to glue up the length of each strip a couple of inches at a time.
I would have several strips going at a time, so it actually went pretty quickly.
I used an old fashion office paper cutter to make precise width slices.
I am experimenting with thin watered down CA to give them a seal coating. I will be very careful to come up with a coating that will not yellow the paper stock.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Thanks Tom, Pat, and Piet (and all the visits from friends).
As you would expect, the starboard side went considerably smoother. Here's the single shot taken this morning before I begin working on the unfinished inboard bulwarks in the bow and stern area.
Such a pleasant morning for taking her outside for this shot.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Sorry Bill. I tend to forget to post photo’s explaining most of my techniques on this particular built since there are so many excellent comprehensive build logs for this ship.... Tom and Ken among many others.
However, I will explain the clean trimming for your benefit.
The technique I used for the white trimming of the rails is simply using Titebond wood glue to apply very thin strips of a heavy watercolor paper along the edges.
Actually, I used CA gel to secure the beginning end and then, after 30 minutes set time, was able to glue up the length of each strip a couple of inches at a time.
I would have several strips going at a time, so it actually went pretty quickly.
I used an old fashion office paper cutter to make precise width slices.
I am experimenting with thin watered down CA to give them a seal coating. I will be very careful to come up with a coating that will not yellow the paper stock.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Thanks Tom, Pat, and Piet (and all the visits from friends).
As you would expect, the starboard side went considerably smoother. Here's the single shot taken this morning before I begin working on the unfinished inboard bulwarks in the bow and stern area.
Such a pleasant morning for taking her outside for this shot.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Sorry Bill. I tend to forget to post photo’s explaining most of my techniques on this particular built since there are so many excellent comprehensive build logs for this ship.... Tom and Ken among many others.
However, I will explain the clean trimming for your benefit.
The technique I used for the white trimming of the rails is simply using Titebond wood glue to apply very thin strips of a heavy watercolor paper along the edges.
Actually, I used CA gel to secure the beginning end and then, after 30 minutes set time, was able to glue up the length of each strip a couple of inches at a time.
I would have several strips going at a time, so it actually went pretty quickly.
I used an old fashion office paper cutter to make precise width slices.
I am experimenting with thin watered down CA to give them a seal coating. I will be very careful to come up with a coating that will not yellow the paper stock.
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SawdustDave got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Thanks Tom, Pat, and Piet (and all the visits from friends).
As you would expect, the starboard side went considerably smoother. Here's the single shot taken this morning before I begin working on the unfinished inboard bulwarks in the bow and stern area.
Such a pleasant morning for taking her outside for this shot.
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SawdustDave reacted to reklein in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Very tidy paint job on the headworks. Would you please show us how you did it??
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SawdustDave got a reaction from Geoff Matson in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Thanks Tom, Pat, and Piet (and all the visits from friends).
As you would expect, the starboard side went considerably smoother. Here's the single shot taken this morning before I begin working on the unfinished inboard bulwarks in the bow and stern area.
Such a pleasant morning for taking her outside for this shot.
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