JSGerson
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JSGerson got a reaction from DARIVS ARCHITECTVS in Rattlesnake by JSGerson - FINISHED - Mamoli - 1:64 - Using Robert Hunt’s practicum
The last pictures will be posted when the case is finalized, the model cradle is tweaked, and the model is inside.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Stevenleehills in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Since you are going to try and recreate the shield, you might as well have the exact shape from the US Navy.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Unegawahya in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Since you are going to try and recreate the shield, you might as well have the exact shape from the US Navy.
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Since you are going to try and recreate the shield, you might as well have the exact shape from the US Navy.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Unegawahya in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
To be honest, I did not pay attention to the asymmetry because I was wasn't really aware of it at the time. The differences are so slight I cannot discern the differences at this small scale with my eyesight. I serious believe that most people wouldn't even recognize the differences even if it were pointed out to them on the model. So, I got away with this small error. I'll probably make a whole lot more before I'm done.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from catopower in USS Constitution by g8rfan99 - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1/98
I looked at all of the museum model images I had, especially the 1812 Hull model. There was no consensus. The Hull model didn't even show the sea steps. And the other models, constructed as early as 1870, showed all the combinations: all black, all white, matched the hull adjacent to the steps. One model even had a Jacob ladder instead of permanent steps. I imagine the coloration may have changed anytime time the hull was painted to the captain-at-the-time's whim. So the choice is yours.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
The following is from the USS Constitution Museum:
As stated above, all but two carronades are inaccurate British guns replicas with the remaining two gun replicas closer to the 1812 pattern. Somewhere I read in the USS Constitution Museum documents that the plan is to replace the inaccurate carronades with the 1812 style at some future date. Therefore, I decided that ALL my model's carronades will be the more accurate 1812 style (screw type elevation mechanism).
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
The following is from the USS Constitution Museum:
As stated above, all but two carronades are inaccurate British guns replicas with the remaining two gun replicas closer to the 1812 pattern. Somewhere I read in the USS Constitution Museum documents that the plan is to replace the inaccurate carronades with the 1812 style at some future date. Therefore, I decided that ALL my model's carronades will be the more accurate 1812 style (screw type elevation mechanism).
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Stevenleehills in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
You might try making a decal from one of these photos. Of course you will have to reduce it down to the proper size.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
You might try making a decal from one of these photos. Of course you will have to reduce it down to the proper size.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
You might try making a decal from one of these photos. Of course you will have to reduce it down to the proper size.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
You might try making a decal from one of these photos. Of course you will have to reduce it down to the proper size.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from g8rfan in USS Constitution by g8rfan99 - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1/98
Thanks for letting me know you had started a build log; I'll following along.
I was not aware of the Archer 3D decals so I did not consider them when figuring out how to make the pseudo bolt heads for the hull. Would I have used them had I known about them, I don't know.
You mentioned that you felt like you were "cheating" when making the nail divots in the copper plates. You didn't. You created a tool to get the job done to your satisfaction. I thought hard about making a stamp for my nail divots but decided that the results of the stamp would have been too out of scale for my tastes. Even at full scale, the indentations are difficult to see. If I didn't make divots, the copper surface would have been smooth and shiny, and that would have been wrong. So, I tried the "sandpaper" technique to suggest to the viewer there was texture to the copper surface. You may have gotten away with the same technique if you had used finer sandpaper due to your smaller scale. In the end, your copper plates will be the envy of many future builders.
Those airports you fabricated are fantastic. Just remember, the port frame lies flush to the hull surface and only the eyebrow protrudes. However, once they are painted black like the hull, they will still "disappear." They even do on my 1:76 model.
I look forward to your future posts
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Unegawahya in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
It looks great! I had a lot of fun installing all the accoutrements the boats required. I still have to make the oars at least and any other goodies I may think of. It's for that reason, I plan on not covering the boats. It would be a shame to hide all of those details.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Unegawahya in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
Placing those window bars on the skylight is tough (at least for me); nice job! Everything is coming together nicely. And that Pinnace looks like a real beauty. Other that the obvious reasons, why did you choose to scratch fabricate the boats instead of using the "bread and butter" build from the kit? How did you make the mold? I'm still dicking around on my canopy frames.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
Blood, sweat, and tears is what it takes! It's looking great!
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Unegawahya in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
Blood, sweat, and tears is what it takes! It's looking great!
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from kmart in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
As long as you are aware that some tweeting (not twerking) may be required, then all is good.🙂
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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
As long as you are aware that some tweeting (not twerking) may be required, then all is good.🙂
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
As long as you are aware that some tweeting (not twerking) may be required, then all is good.🙂
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JSGerson got a reaction from Stevenleehills in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
It looks great! I had a lot of fun installing all the accoutrements the boats required. I still have to make the oars at least and any other goodies I may think of. It's for that reason, I plan on not covering the boats. It would be a shame to hide all of those details.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
I'm being very critical so don't take this wrong. It appears from the photos that your beautifully cut pieces may be a tad too wide/thick (for lack of a better term). Looking at the line drawing and comparing it to the cut pieces, it seems to be the cut pieces are too wide by a width of the line. It's as if you cut the pieces to the outside of the line when it should have been to the inside. This may be an optical illusion, as we are talking thousands of an inch, but these pieces need to fit on the trail board with room for the white edging. The tolerances are very tight. Have you dry fitted these few pieces yet. I would hate to have you realize, that when all the pieces are put together, they won't fit.
I hope I'm wrong
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Those stars look simple enough, but are real easy to screw up. Nice job!
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Well Done!!!
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
This looks very familiar. Now you know why mine looks the way it does. This is NOT easy. You need teeny, tiny clamps, and ultra, ultra, sharp cutting tools, and spider like fingers to hold and cut the fine pieces of wood. Even styrene will break apart at these sizes. What is needed I think, are fine watchmaker skills which I don't have.
Jon
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