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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
1/32” x 3/32” basswood was used as the planking material in lieu of the plan called 1/64” x 3/32” stock because that was not supplied in the kit as noted in the practicum. I believe that the 1/16” was a typo in the plans. Each plank had to be custom sized and shaped before installation. I painted the top and bottom planks black before installing them to make painting near the rails easier later on. Bothe sides of the planking were painted black.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Stevenleehills in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Yeah, I edit the logs for easy readability, grammar, spellings, etc. like you do as well, Sgt. Joe Friday!😁
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Yeah, I edit the logs for easy readability, grammar, spellings, etc. like you do as well, Sgt. Joe Friday!😁
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Yeah, I edit the logs for easy readability, grammar, spellings, etc. like you do as well, Sgt. Joe Friday!😁
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Unegawahya in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from Stevenleehills in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
Beautiful and the rigging securing the boat to the the hatch is nice and clean. Well done!
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
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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JSGerson got a reaction from Unegawahya in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
What method are you using to the flatten the brass wire to get a consistent result ...vise, hammer & anvil, ???
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Unegawahya in USS Constitution by bthoe – Model Shipways – Scale 1:76.8 – 1812 era
You made great progress especially on the windows openings. The window frames provided by the kit are not true to shape as they are distorted based on the foreshortened view from the side of the ship. This is why most of us had a problem using them and resorting to trying to fabricating them. I had so-so results. Looking forward to your future posts.
One minor note, I appears your port holes are a little proud of the hull. They should be flush to the hull with only their "eyebrows" protruding. But I'm a detail nitpicker and unless one is aware of this fact nobody will notice or care.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Unegawahya in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from Stevenleehills in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from eatcrow2 in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from Unegawahya in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from Nearshore in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
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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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by Unegawahya - Model Shipways - scale 1:76
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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