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Markku, I'm glad I found you build log. I'll follow along with you if you don't mind. Great work so far!!! -
CaptainSteve, very nice quarterdeck! Thou hast quite the talent for this hobby.
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Michael, LOL, the small picture looked like Niagara at first glance. I've got a list of things I'd like to build as well. Al, you're absolutely right, there are worse things we could be doing with our time and money. As far as reference material for gun port lids, I haven't actually read anything credible yet that actually mentions they weren't there, but all of the Corne paintings of show no lids at all. It has been deducted by many folks out there that during her very early years she had lids that were strapped, bolted or latched into place in heavy seas but these were removed and stowed when getting ready for action. I'm toying with the idea of modeling one of the cannons and battle stations in a larger scale once I get this framework completed. The framework feels like it's taking forever because every time it's nice out I end out in the garage with my large honey-do list.
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Rich, I have to agree with you on the eagle. I think the closest thing to that scale would be the one from the MS kit. It looks as though it's 1" x 3/8" and isn't that highly detailed either, but it is three dimensional and includes the shield. You may be able to obtain one from Model Expo.
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Michael, I just noticed where you live and your awesome avatar. Do you plan on putting Niagara together one day?
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Say what you might about your fingers, but the steps look great. Very evenly spaced and all in a nice line.
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Michael, I will keep that in mind when I start a PoF build down the road. I may try to find one of these Halifax kits out there if they still exist.
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Michael, thanks for dropping by. Since you've already started this kit maybe you can help point out any mistakes on my part before they happen.
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An accompanying diorama???? Pretty sweet idea if you were to ask me. I'm very anxious to see you get the decking in. The plastic models are always great on detail but I feel that the simulated wood grain never quite does the trick all the way. I've seen some very convincing painting for wood grain but you still don't get the total feel of wood planking.
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Very nice little gun port boxes Nigel. This is a method I may steal for use in my endeavors. Great idea!
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New toys and rigging! It looks like you're celebrating King's Day in good fashion. Nice work on the stays.
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That's a fantastic looking bow on your Halifax. I've a question for you though... I'm not completely familiar with frames for fully framed ships so what are the little squared off pieces of wood on each frame by the keel? Will these get sanded away eventually?
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Bob, the second round of cannons looks great. Always a pleasure to see your work.
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CaptainSteve, that is in fact what I am going to attempt. As I'm completely new at carving in such small detail, we can all count on this being a pretty long build. That is also my favorite stern as well. One, it looks so completely different than any other configuration out there, and two, it's not as plain as the others and is completely beautiful.
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Popeye, I chose to go this way because I haven't seen it yet. Tim, the stern ornamentation is redrawn nicely in AOTS. I also got a nice picture from Russ who messaged me fairly quickly after I expressed interest in this direction. I've been reading Cmdr Martin's book and his descriptions match up nicely with the pictures I've got. I have found that he is an impeccable wealth of information. My stern will have eight tall rectangular windows, one on each quarter gallery.
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Those floor planks are very nice! This is starting to look more like an actual boat than a model. Very nice work!
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Hey Rich, the channels and stern trim look fantastic! It looks like you've got a great system in making those steps too.
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Tim, Ben and Rich, thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm almost done with evening up these bulkheads. I'm hoping pictures will be up tonight. Before I even think about putting on the keel and fairing these bulkheads I'm going to have to put some framing into the bulwark area as those darn pieces keep snapping off on me every time my clumsy hands pick this hull up. I will say this... I've made my decision to go with what Humphrey originally intended her to look like; a very ornamented warship with no gun port lids, a yellow gunport stripe that is filleted at the bow, an open waist and a full 60 gun compliment. I've gotten through most of my research and am going with Tyrone Martin's conclusion that Constitution may have had up to eight ship's boats as well. At this point, I think this is nearing scratch build more than kit.
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Rich, it's good to hear from you again. We're all anxious to see some pictures of your new shop and get the regular updates on your Niagara!
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Nigel, what an excellent discovery! I have been using pencil, marker and black paper and all have their pros and cons, This looks like it is the best method. I will have to search for some black tissue paper as well. Great work on your ship so far.
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Tom, nice work on the dummy gun ports. Good idea with the construction paper too.
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