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Thanks Robert. I don't plan on putting her in a case for a while. My family and I will be moving within a couple of years and I will most likely develop a case then. Plus, I still have a bit to do on her anyhow. -
I'm definitely following this build. This is looking promising as I haven't yet seen the six window configuration on the MS kit. I will be starting on my own Connie soon and have been turning over which version of her I'd like to represent.
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JP, maybe Augie is hustling us!
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Augie, I've always wanted to build a wood Connie and the 1/76th scale kit is the largest I know of at this time. One of these days when I have constructed my ultimate "man cave" I've got plans for a 1/48th scale Nimitz section, and a 1/48th scale Yorktown section. I've got some model airplanes that'd I'd like to display in their proper environments. I feel that's it's always a better viewing experience for everyone when you try to keep things in the same scale so they can get a perspective of actual size. I'd also like to eventually try my hands at a scratch build of the USS Ohio, 74 gun ship of the line. We'll see...
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JP, thanks for the kind words. I still have a bit to go though, so there are plenty of chances for me to royally screw things up!
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I'll supply the beverages. Hopefully you drink ales? My next build is going to be the Constitution by Model Shipways. Practically every other day I am opening the box lid and having a look at it. I just don't have the room to start another build while I got one going. The admiral would clap me in irons for sure!
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It's too bad you can't find french curves in a very thin and flexible plastic, huh? It'd be that much easier to find the right curve by just laying the french curve over the existing planking, marking it in pencil on the curve and then using that to draw out the curve to the wood. Maybe it's time to invent one. I think some thin plastic placemats may be the material for the job.
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Sjors, thanks for looking in. One of these days I'm going to step up my game to one of the big Ship's of the Line like you are working on. I'd like to find a manufacturer that offers something that large in 1/64th scale though so I can try to keep ship size in perspective. I'm just not sure I'd have room in my home to display such a beast though.
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Ron, thanks for the incredibly well detailed clinic on spiling. It's a technique I'm going to employ on my next ship. Reporting your entire build log from the old site is going to pay dividends for those of us aspiring to acquire your skill in building.
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Thanks for the encouragement Augie. I suppose you're right with building the perfect model ship. The whole reason I switched to this branch of modeling was that building armor and airplanes was getting monotonous. With plastic kits like those there are only so many directions and methods you can try before it starts to get old. I don't think model ships are going to get tiring though.
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Robert, I've been primarily using a mix of thin and medium CA. It'll be a pain to undo rigging with that glue but I can always use a knife and sandpaper for the wooden bits. I hadn't really considered using anything else until I came across MSW 1.0 some time ago and saw so many different suggestions. If I ever do a refit I'll most likely be ordering better blocks as well. I just chock it all up to learning with experience. My next build, the Constitution, will definitely be incorporating many of the different techniques and materials that I've since learned about.
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Robert, thanks for looking in. Regrettably the topgallants are tilting back a bit much but not because of the backstays. The issue is because they were constructed this way (not on purpose though) and I never really noticed until too late. It's funny how you might never see these things when you are up close and personal with your ship, but as soon as you get everything secured and start taking photos they jump out at you. One day I might get the gumption to take things apart and redo them but until then, I will tell people (that aren't members on MSW) that it's supposed to be like that.
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Niagara by Gyber - Model Shipways
patrickmil replied to Gyber's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
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Gentlemen, thanks as always for looking in. The royal stays took a little longer than expected to get rigged. I also got some more reading material in the mail. Here are some pictures of the whole Niagara minus running rigging. I still have a few items on my standing rigging list as well which include the footropes (that run between the shrouds on the main mast) and the catharpins for the main mast. I still also have to shape the boom and gaff and get them into place. I decided to hold off on these until I had completed the main mast and it's respective rigging. I understand that this will most likely make them a little tougher to get secured but remember when I was building my AL Bluenose 2 they kept getting in the way. I won't be including any sails for my rendition of the Niagara either. The plans for the running rigging will take a little studying to get things right without having the sails. Any thoughts or criticism is always welcome, so please don't hesitate to speak up.
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Sjors, your head rails look great with the paint on them. Keep up the good work my friend.
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Well it's about time you got this back online. It's probably going to be several days for you to get all of it posted I'd imagine as there was quite a bit of content. I'm pretty sure those of us who were following on MSW 1.0 have been waiting for you to get those deadeyes with baited breath.
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That is looking really sweet. What's the old saying? Oh yeah... "Great minds think alike". That will be a nice adornment and looks lightyears better than 'out-of-the-box'.
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Rich, it's good to see your Niagara online. I think the Niagara club is on par with the Victory club in terms of membership. We look forward to your catch-up pictures.
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Ditto to what Mark said and ditto to what Andy said. A really good work boat would definitely have signs of wear and tear. All in all, it's looking great.
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Popeye, the progress is looking great as usual. An idea for your skylight... You could always use a dremel or hot exacto knife and cut the window areas of it out. I would suspect that the frame of that skylight would have been made of metal and the plastic would look good for that bit. A little clear acetate and you'll have a better skylight in no time.
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Larry, the waterways look really good and very clean. Since all of the wood at this point is going to be covered with planking, you might try installing those waterways and then airbrushing them in place. I really do like airbrushed finishes better but since I can only use our living room for this hobby it's not really an option for me.
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That's looking good Popeye. Please keep the updates coming! With as many builds as you have going there is usually something you have done that we can look in on daily.
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JP, I thing your spiling is really going to pay off. Your planking has been so clean already and now the spiling will really keep the planking smooth. That is something I never did with my Niagara but will definitely do on my next build. It's looking really good at this point. Keep up the good work!
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I hope you have been enjoying some barley sodas for this accomplishment! It all looks incredible. Moving on to the tan ropes now, huh? Your Syren really looks fantastic and makes me think that this will be in wish list of builds.
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JP, I will get some more pictures up tomorrow. I'd like to post one of the entire ship with only the standing rigging installed. Augie, I was going to be committed if I had to do any more ratlines. They never look like a big deal until you start tying that first one, and then it comes as close to monotonous as when you are driving across country and your kids won't stop asking you "Are we there yet?"
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