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JSGerson

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  8. JSGerson
    That's why it's called "fiddly work." 😁 If you want real fiddly work, try working on the canopy frames!😅 Jon
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  12. JSGerson
    The 1/32" eyebolts I have from Model Expo are made from 1/32" brass wire with the eye interior opening of approximate 1/32" diameter. This translates to 2.4" interior eye diameter made from 2.4" diameter rod at full scale. So yes as Mustafa said, the smaller the belter... depending on its application. Jon
  13. JSGerson
    Here are a few more Jon 1910 - NH 54010.tiff
  14. JSGerson
    Thanks for trying Jon
  15. JSGerson
    Seems Mr. Hunt missed it too. Always glad to help Jon
  16. JSGerson
    Kurt, where may I see more pictures of Herb Ebson's and Jerod Matwiy's models?
  17. JSGerson
    Take a look at plan #3. In the center of the plan there are the end views (combined forward and aft) with the title "Hull Planning Layout." It shows clearly the gap in the top gallant bow rail. Clearly, Mr. Hunt made a boo boo here. But I forgive him; he is human after all. I think he was rushing to finish his practicum. Jon
  18. JSGerson
    Only 5 years? I'm into mine 8 years and am now just starting the spar deck. I figure another 3 years for me.😏 Jon
  19. JSGerson
    Peter, I have said many times on other build logs, that Mr. Hunt never fully built his Constitution model, but just enough to show how it should done. He also skipped some details and not others. In the case of the bow top gallant bow, he messed up. As you pointed out on his model, the flair on either side of the top bow gallant rail is missing. And what isn't missing should be, specifically the space above the bowsprit as it passes through the rail. Mind you, I'm not putting down his practicum, it's got a lot of good stuff but it's not the end all reference. Always, always check the actual photos when you can. And if you can't find photos, ask me, I might have what you are looking for. Jon
  20. JSGerson
    OK, now we know that Mustafa is building the 2015 version (no top gallant rail except for the bow), you are building the 1927 version (top gallant rail all around), and I'm building the present day version (no top gallant rail at all) of the USS Constitution. The other two most common versions are 1797 launch and the War of 1812. This is why I have always said you must decide what era you are modeling right at the beginning of your build and stick to it. Note, the MS kit is based on the 1927 restoration and BlueJacket and Revell are based on 1812. I don't know what the others (that I know about) are officially based on (Mamoli, Mantua, Constructo, Billing Boats, and Scientific). Jon
  21. JSGerson
    I've have never molded anything, but I'm sorry, nothing is "fairly easy." There must be a bunch of details that must checked everything must be set just right to obtain the optimum results. You did good. You proved casting the part is an art and the painting of the part's fine details was wonderfully done. You sir, are an artist! How did you do get those painting results? Your brush must of had just one hair😁 Jon
  22. JSGerson
    My fears are allayed, it looks great. Jon
  23. JSGerson
    Now why didn't I think of that. Great solution! Jon
  24. JSGerson
    Beautiful and the rigging securing the boat to the the hatch is nice and clean. Well done! Jon
  25. JSGerson
    Nice save. My only concern is when you stain the wood, the stain may accentuate the break lines. In hindsight, I might have started over and drilled the holes starting with a very small diameter and working my way to the target size with larger and larger drill bits or round files. Small pieces of Basswood are quite fragile, so maybe a harder wood like boxwood might have helped. I realize this advice is a bit late now, but hopefully, may be useful in the future. Jon

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