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JSGerson got a reaction from The Bitter End in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
The short answer is yes, you must sign up, but it doesn't cost anything. You can also choose the language you wish to read it in. I did, and have had no problems.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
If you are willing to wait a week, I would tell you the exact US Navy plan for the catheads. I am visiting my sister for the Thanksgiving holiday and am not able to access my computer. I am using hers to communicate.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
The short answer is yes, you must sign up, but it doesn't cost anything. You can also choose the language you wish to read it in. I did, and have had no problems.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
I like Marcus' idea. You may end up with a very unique model. I have not seen any 1804 based models. This is most important. NOW is the time to make these decisions. Trying to make or change your choices after you start building up the ship's frame will become increasingly difficult.
Take a look at the history of the figurehead/billethead here: https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/2017/03/03/bow-decor/
BTW, the missing Hercules figurehead was finally replaced in 1833 with the President Andrew Jackson figurehead, an unpopular President in the Constitution's home port of Boston, Massachusetts. One stormy night in1834, a protesting local captain sawed off the wooden Jackson's head. Since then, there hasn't been a figurehead on the ship, just the billethead decoration.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Marcus.K. in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
I like Marcus' idea. You may end up with a very unique model. I have not seen any 1804 based models. This is most important. NOW is the time to make these decisions. Trying to make or change your choices after you start building up the ship's frame will become increasingly difficult.
Take a look at the history of the figurehead/billethead here: https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/2017/03/03/bow-decor/
BTW, the missing Hercules figurehead was finally replaced in 1833 with the President Andrew Jackson figurehead, an unpopular President in the Constitution's home port of Boston, Massachusetts. One stormy night in1834, a protesting local captain sawed off the wooden Jackson's head. Since then, there hasn't been a figurehead on the ship, just the billethead decoration.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Nearshore in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
I would take the drawing you made in your last post, copy it and copy again in mirror image (port and starboard). Make a template by cutting the whole image as a whole out of the paper and with rubber cement, glue it to the stem on the model. With a sharp blade or using pin points, imprint the "puzzle pieces" into the wood. Then you can peel off the templates and finish embossing the lines into the wood.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
The stem that came with the kit was never meant to be seen without a covering of copper plate and paint so Model Shipways wasn't concerned about the individual pieces that it was comprised of. As such, the silhouette of the stem reflects closely what the ship looks like today so I am not surprised it doesn't match the old plans. You are trying to envision the ship as she was commissioned which nobody really knows what that looked like, other than some historically based educated guesses. Your stem plan looks plausible, but probably not historically accurate. I don't have any drawings of the stem earlier than 1927. Plan 14705 shows what the stem looked like prior to the 1927-31 restoration. So, if you were to try to me be more historically accurate, I would try to make the stem look more like what the 1927 plans show. Here are the plan numbers I have. If you can't find all of them at the museum, let me know. Here is the earliest know photograph of the ship showing her stem during her restoration in Portsmouth, Maine 1858.
1927 - No.: 14705
1927 - No.: 25006
1927 - No.: 25026
1929 - No.: 24779
1972 - No.: 25007
Hope this helps, Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
I would take the drawing you made in your last post, copy it and copy again in mirror image (port and starboard). Make a template by cutting the whole image as a whole out of the paper and with rubber cement, glue it to the stem on the model. With a sharp blade or using pin points, imprint the "puzzle pieces" into the wood. Then you can peel off the templates and finish embossing the lines into the wood.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
I would take the drawing you made in your last post, copy it and copy again in mirror image (port and starboard). Make a template by cutting the whole image as a whole out of the paper and with rubber cement, glue it to the stem on the model. With a sharp blade or using pin points, imprint the "puzzle pieces" into the wood. Then you can peel off the templates and finish embossing the lines into the wood.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
Deck planks were about:
· 20’ (6.4m) long
· 8” and 10” (20 cm and 25 cm) wide
At 1:76.8 scale:
· 3¼” (8.25 cm) long
· 7/64” and 1/8” (2.5 mm and 3 mm) wide
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
If the ship didn't already have a name, I would have suggested you name her Tenacity, because that's what it took to get the model to this stage!
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
Planks are typically no more than 12" (30 cm) wide at midships and with an average length of 40’ (12 m). That means at scale of 1:76.8:
· Max width: 5/32” (4 mm) (This what is provided in the kit)
· Average length: 6” (15 cm)
When approaching the bow or stern, the planks will narrow. Do not narrow more than ½ of the original plank width.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Marcus.K. in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
For anything that requires sharp, precise edges, I use Boxwood. Basswood is too soft and frays at the edges. BTW, here are some US Navy drawings for the columns.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Stevenleehills in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
For anything that requires sharp, precise edges, I use Boxwood. Basswood is too soft and frays at the edges. BTW, here are some US Navy drawings for the columns.
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
Most of the US Navy plans that I have can be found at the USS Constitution Museum which are free to the public to download. I have collected a few more obscure plans from various other sources of the years. Should you need photos, I have accumulated thousands of images of the ship from the present day all the way back to 1857. Earlier than that you will have to rely on contemporary paintings for images.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Geoff Matson in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
I just found your build log today. It looks like you are on an exciting, if not challenging endeavor. I have some additional US Navy plans of the stem that may (or not) help.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Marcus.K. in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
Most of the US Navy plans that I have can be found at the USS Constitution Museum which are free to the public to download. I have collected a few more obscure plans from various other sources of the years. Should you need photos, I have accumulated thousands of images of the ship from the present day all the way back to 1857. Earlier than that you will have to rely on contemporary paintings for images.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Marcus.K. in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
I just found your build log today. It looks like you are on an exciting, if not challenging endeavor. I have some additional US Navy plans of the stem that may (or not) help.
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
I just found your build log today. It looks like you are on an exciting, if not challenging endeavor. I have some additional US Navy plans of the stem that may (or not) help.
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
There is an excellent model of the 1797 configuration of the Frigate Constitution by Mark Antczak that were posted on Usetosail's log starting at post #556. Unfortunately, the original site these images were posted on, American Marine Models no longer exist there. I do have another set of 19 B&W images of a 1797 configuration model from the US Navy should you be interested. Hopefully these model will help you construct your model.
Enjoy the journey
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
For anything that requires sharp, precise edges, I use Boxwood. Basswood is too soft and frays at the edges. BTW, here are some US Navy drawings for the columns.
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
For anything that requires sharp, precise edges, I use Boxwood. Basswood is too soft and frays at the edges. BTW, here are some US Navy drawings for the columns.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Gregory in USS Constitution by The Bitter End - Model Shipways - 1:76
I just found your build log today. It looks like you are on an exciting, if not challenging endeavor. I have some additional US Navy plans of the stem that may (or not) help.
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Just remember, it's a model, not a replica. It can be as detailed or simple as you want it. It is, after all, YOUR model.
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 worth the effort!
BTW, what kind of wood did you use for the molding? It took the the sharp bends very nicely.
Jon
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