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Re your question about cannon balls on Catch22's log, I posted this response: "Larry, that's an excellent question. It's possible David, aka Bahama's Diver, may know the answer to that. I will pose that question to him. If we don't get an answer there I can always write to the captain at the Erie, PA museum and ask him as well." I will be looking into this for sure as it's a detail that might look most interesting. -
Larry, that's an excellent question. It's possible David, aka Bahama's Diver, may know the answer to that. I will pose that question to him. If we don't get an answer there I can always write to the captain at the Erie, PA museum and ask him as well.
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Well Larry, if we all followed common sense then we wouldn't be nuts about model ships to begin with.
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Thanks for looking in Popeye!. I was somewhat surprised with how tall they turned out, but it really adds to the wow and size factor. I think the boom and gaff will help to give it more horizontal girth when I get them added. We'll see though....
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That is looking sweet Popeye! The skylight is looking fantastic in it's place. I'd like to see the eagle decal in place and that's not to mention the quick turn-around on getting the replacement.
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The cabin looks great. These are some of the types of details I'd like to incorporate into my Connie when I get started on her. I'm guessing your build is representing Connie's time in around 1803-04? I answered my own question above with some reinvigorated web surfing today. Apparently the Hercules figurehead was never rebuilt and the area was built up as a billethead with similar scroll work as can be seen today until the Andrew Jackson figurehead was installed. Also, sorry to be mentioning things that might add to your work load. That was not my intention. Again, I am mainly looking to see what ideas I might be able to steal from you when my build begins. Your craftsmanship has been excellent and the six window configuration is unexpectedly exciting. With that statement in mind, will you also be following the similar color scheme as seen in Corne's painting?
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I believe that is 140 cannons!!! A force to be reckoned with for sure.
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I'm happy to see this build log being reposted. I was a silent follower prior to the switchover.
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Sjors, the deck furniture looks great. Thanks so much for the pictures.
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Wayne, I've always lived by the motto of "It's easier to ask forgiveness then for permission". I will admit though, that motto has landed me in the doghouse from time to time. Looking forward to following along.
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Sjors, we want pictures of your San Ildefonso! Let's keep our website rate PG please.
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Brian, this is high praise indeed. I do enjoy looking at her and am looking forward to starting on my running rigging. I almost have my boom completely assembled. After that I have to get my gaff shaped and put together and once they are mounted I can begin on stringing up the tan lines. I felt like I had a good rope for my anchor hawsers but am not so sure now. It's just another hurdle to leap over. Funny thing, I was watching a special on the USS Constellation on the History Channel. It was about her role in anti-slavery in the African squadron and toward the end, I do believe I saw the Niagara standing in for some shots of a tall ship. First of all, it was a fantastic show and very factual, and secondly, there was a lot of footage of tall ships in there. I was very impressed by the History Channel's presentation of the subject matter.
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Ron, you could almost fool someone into thinking you are the world's fastest model ship builder. Reliving your build log has been fun. I've already employed your method of making cleats. I didn't have pear to work with, but I used walnut and it worked perfectly. Thanks again for that tip.
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I think you will be in good shape with airbrushing them in place. If you are framing your gunports soon you could even hold off on the airbrushing until after that's done and paint it all in one session. I've always liked an airbrushed finish but my current workshop (aka the living room) wouldn't be the best spot for this painting method. I like how cleanly the planksheers are cut in the kit but what bugged me about them was how the sills lined up to the gunports. The sills never lined up identically to how the other's lined up. I didn't even attempt to correct it because I felt that it would have been a monstrous task. For the most part, I noticed yours lined up pretty well with their respective gunports, so kudos to you sir.
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Sjors, we need more progress pictures please.
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Frank, we need to get a move on those sails. There have been idle threats with cannons loaded with cotton balls. I'm just sayin'....
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I will definitely be interested to see the full gun deck. I am toying around with this idea as well as some lighting to be able to see into it. As far as the 1812 period goes I can't seem to find any definitive evidence on a figurehead for her. Do you have any plans for a figurehead? I know the original Hercules figurehead was lost to the seas by this time, but can't find what it may have been replaced with until Andrew Jackson appeared on her. Also, are you going to be installing the diagonal hanging knees? I'm really not trying to nit-pick; I'd just like to know what we're in store for and what ideas I may be able to steal down the road.
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Brian, fear not on the wood supply. I have enough left over to scratch build a small ship. I admire the fact that Model Shipways provides enough wood for creativity and the occasional 'oops'. I have given thought (and strongly hinted to my wife and kids) about wanting to build MS's Constitution. They gave me the kit for Father's Day last year. I have been opening the box lid every other day since then to look through the contents.
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Frank, thanks for stopping in. In MSW 2.0 I want to have friends that aren't shooting cotton balls. LOL. Thanks for the compliment.
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Larry, I'm happy to see photos up. You're making great progress. The waterways and planksheers look very clean.
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Catch22, I'm happy to see you are posting a build log. The stage of your build is actually close to where mine was when I got started on MSW. Please keep the pictures coming. Our Niagara club is growing.
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Larry, thanks for looking in. It is taller than what I expected as well. Once I get the boom and gaff installed I think it will help 'round out' the overall appearance and she won't look as tall. I've got the boom shaped and am adding all the bits and pieces. The gaff shouldn't take but an hour when I get the time. Thanks for the compliment.
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Anthony, I'm looking forward to following your build log on here. I will be building the Connie as well soon, but it will be the Model Shipways kit. Regardless of what you think about your model and pictures, it's probably not as bad as you think. All of us on here are way more critical of our own work than others. It's just a result of sitting with something for so much time and knowing of your mistakes whereas the casual observer can only look on from a distance. There are many things about my current ship I would change if only I could find the keys to my Delorian time machine, but I have only gotten encouragement from the other members on the forum.
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Sjors, the wire looks pretty good with the arrangement you've got there. Are you going to leave it with the brass finish or do you plan on painting it?
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Popeye, thanks for looking in and thanks for the compliment. I'm figuring on at least several more months on her.
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