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I loved the detail you put into your description and images of how and why you did what you did. This was not easy by any means, and I admire your skills to pull this off. My hat is off to you!!! Jon- 161 replies
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
JSGerson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Not the easiest component to construct, but you did it well. BTW, don't forget to complete the hawsers on the port side. Just something I noticed in the last photo. Jon -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
JSGerson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I had a simple choice for the bow bumpkin, the actual ship has it, therefore I have on my model. Whether the model is being rigged for sails or not is immaterial for me, it's there now on the real ship, so it's on my model. And, it was not difficult to install. I still haven't added the stern ones yet. Jon -
looks like your image did not upload properly. Give it another try Jon
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Just a quick summary the canopy framework effort
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Finally, all the canopy frames (that I’m going to make) are completed. It only took me about four and a half months from figuring out how to fabricate these structures to actually creating them. They are done, not perfect, but done. The camera reveals all kinds of flaws, but after the rest of the model is done (in the near decade), those imperfections will blend in with everything else and most won’t notice them. The frameworks are only dry fit to the deck. I still need to install the ladders and rope handrails.
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
JSGerson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
The problem is that nothing is straight, parallel, or square. You've got angles, curves, and foreshortening from the cameras. The best I can advice I can give you, is let you eye be your guide. Here are a bunch of images from different angles which might provide some insight. Jon
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
JSGerson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Nice clean work as always. Jon -
That tool looks like it's from a tool set for sculpting clay. Nice job repurposing it. Jon
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That gangway board carving is gorgeous! You mentioned you used a "curved scraping tool." can you show us a picture of what it looks like? Jon
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One more to go!
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The Constitution's seats of ease are some of the hardest images to find. That's because that area is off limits to the general public and is block from direct view by the forward bulwarks. I know this, because I tried to take photos of it 2015. But over the years, I managed to accumulate a few passable but not great images. My photo below is of the port side where the grating is covered, The images of the grating on the starboard side were taken by others. Jon
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Here are a few images of the bumkins (boomkins?) and the 1927 plan of the bow clearly showing them, should elect to install them. I did on mine. Jon
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Yeah, I edit the logs for easy readability, grammar, spellings, etc. like you do as well, Sgt. Joe Friday!😁 Jon
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I write my log in Word first because the way I compose, I have to do a lot of re-writes for it to make sense, check spelling, missing words, grammar, logic, etc. Then I let it sit for a bit to ferment as I call it. I do this a few times. It is amazing how many errors pop up when I read my prose fresh. Then, when I feel somewhat satisfied, I post it. Jon
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I'm with you Peter, how do you download build logs to PDF? I've been copying and pasting to create Word copies of other people build logs, a very laborious process. Of course the upside of the Word copies is that I can word search complete logs with the click of a mouse. Jon
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There are a few questions I have about the storage of those hammocks: Are the bundles identified so each sailor gets his own hammock back or do they get what they get? Don't the hammocks get wet from salt spray and rain? Who wants to use a wet hammock? Do the hammocks get washed or rinsed in the sea? These ships are not what you would call sanitary. Jon
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
JSGerson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
What method are you using to the flatten the brass wire to get a consistent result ...vise, hammer & anvil, ??? Jon -
Unegawahya, that is exactly why I was contemplating adding the hammocks to my model. If the crew was on board ship, the hammocks would be stored there during the day. How I would model them remains open at this point as I have not thought that far ahead, but I've seen a variety of methods to create them. I have plenty of time to work things out. Jon
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Hey, I'm not the holding anybody to a rule book😁! The builder is the captain of the way his ship looks. The present day ship does have the hammock stanchions and netting. What it doesn't have are the the actual hammocks bundles in the netting. I assume, they are not there for practical reasons like cost and upkeep. I am thinking about adding the bundled hammocks to my model when the time comes. My philosophy is I add nothing to my model (that I am aware of) that are for tourists (safety equipment, electric lighting, loud speakers, gun port netting, etc.) and add stuff that would be there if the tourist weren't (e.g., hammocks, gun rigging, etc.). Both you and Peter have beautiful models, just different styles. Jon
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You might want to add all of the eyebolts, blocks, and carvings now, off ship while it's easier to do before, installing the catheads to the hull. Jon
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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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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
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Here are a few more Jon 1910 - NH 54010.tiff
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Thanks for trying Jon
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